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Guide to Manila Airport: NAIA Terminal 1, Centennial Terminal, NAIA Terminal 3

Ninoy Aquino International Airport, formerly called Manila International Airport, serves as the official gateway to the Philippines. For information on first-time visitors to the Philippines and also for newbie flyers who're looking for information on how to get to the airport for your flight, Tutubi wrote down this guide based on his own personal knowledge.

WARNING:
Don't even think of cracking a bomb joke at the airport. Filipinos may have a sense of humor but bomb jokes can make you miss your flight and get you in serious trouble with the police and airport security people.

NAIA Terminal 1
Carriers: All International flights of Foreign Carriers

How to commute to NAIA Terminal 1:

Option 1: There are jeepneys going to the terminal in Baclaran (you may take the LRT and get off at Baclaran terminal).

Option 2: On EDSA, wait for buses with signboards MIA (as in Manila International Airport) that pass by the terminal (you need to walk though).

Option 3: Take a taxi all the way to the airport. From Quezon City Munoz, taxi fare at night is just P220 (trip takes about 40 minutes on lean hours), from Makati CBD is just around P110 (travel time around 20 minutes) while from Ermita and Malate districts of Manila it's about P150. Taxi fare goes up in heavy traffic though.

Driving Directions NAIA Terminal 1:

From EDSA, drive towards Makati, past Magallanes interchange and take the left-turn ramp/flyover to Aurora Boulevard. Turn right at the end (Andrews Avenue) then left at the next intersection [Domestic Road, landmarks: Petron and Caltex] then another left on NAIA Road (formerly MIA Road) [landmark: Caltex gas station] then finally a right on Ninoy Aquino Avenue [landmarks: NAIA park on your right, Caltex to your left]. Head straight until you see the terminal ramps. There are direction signs along the way so you won't get lost.

From NAIA Terminal 1 to your destination on deplaning:

Airport Taxis are available at the exit gates (expensive and charge a fixed rate based on destination)

Metered taxis (yellow cabs) available right of exit gates charge more expensive than regular metered taxis (flagdown rate is P70.00).

In order to flag a metered taxi, upon exit look for the escalators going up to the departure area and hire a taxi that had just offloaded passengers.

NAIA Terminal 2 (Centennial Terminal)
Used exclusively by Philippine Airlines (PAL) for International and Domestic flights

How to commute to NAIA Terminal 2:

Option 1: There are jeepneys going to the terminal in Baclaran (you may take the LRT and get off at Baclaran terminal).

Option 2: On EDSA, wait for buses with signboards MIA (as in Manila International Airport) that pass by the terminal (you need to walk though)

Option 3: Take a taxi all the way to the airport. From Quezon City Munoz, taxi fare at night is just P220 (trip takes about 40 minutes on lean hours), Makati CBD is just around P110 (travel time around 20 minutes) while from Ermita and Malate districts of Manila it's about P150. Taxi fare goes up in heavy traffic though.

Driving Directions NAIA Terminal 2:

From EDSA, drive towards Makati, past Magallanes interchange and take the ramp/flyover going to Aurora Boulevard. Turn right at the end (Andrews Avenue) then left at the next intersection (Domestic Road) [landmarks: Petron and Caltex] left on MIA Road (NAIA Road) [you'll see Nayong Pilipino on your left] until you see the terminal ramps. There are direction signs along the way so you won't get lost.

Overnight Parking at NAIA Terminal 2: PhP50.00/night (it's safe due to presence of security guards)

From Terminal 2 to your destination on deplaning:

Airport Taxis (Coupon taxi) are available at the exit gates (expensive and charge a fixed rate based on destination e.g. P450.00 to Makati CBD)
Metered taxis (yellow cabs) available right of exit gates charge slightly more expensive than regular metered taxis (P70 flag down rate).
In order to flag a metered, upon exit look for the escalators going up to the departure area and hire a taxi that had just
offloaded passengers. (You may need to haggle here since some drivers may ask for additional fares on top of the meter or simply
ask for a fixed fare. Go for the next taxi if that's the case. This is especially true for foreigners)

NAIA Terminal 3
(Opened July 2008 and currently used by Cebu Pacific, PAL Express and Air Philippines)

Gates 131-134 of NAIA Terminal 3 are used for domestic flights of Cebu Pacific, PAL Express and Air Philippines

How to get to NAIA Terminal 3

Driving Directions to NAIA Terminal 3:

From Laguna and Batangas via SLEX, take the exit ramp in Nichols right after the SLEX toll gates, turn left towards Villamor Airbase then go around the rotonda infront of NAIA Terminal 3.

From the north via C5, drive towards Fort Bonifacio towards 5th Avenue where you drive all the way to Villamor Airbase (Nichols) until you see the rotonda and the entrance of terminal 3.

Alternately, from EDSA, take the flyover to airport road, turn right on Andrews Avenue (landmark: Caltex gas station), make a U-turn at the rotonda, then drive until you see the terminal in front of another roundabout.

Overnight Parking Fee at NAIA Terminal 3 Carpark: PhP50.00/night (it's safe due to presence of security guards)

There are no tubes used at Terminal 3 on deplaning for domestic travel. Passengers are required to board shuttle buses to and from the boarding gates.

How to commute to NAIA Terminal 3:

Option 1: Jeepneys plying the Nichols to SM Mall of Asia via Macapagal Avenue and Tramo route pass by Andrews Avenue in front of the terminal.

Option 2: On EDSA, wait for buses with signboards MIA (as in Manila International Airport), alight on Airport Road then transfer to Nichols-bound jeeps.

Option 3: At EDSA Taft Rotonda (from MRT EDSA Station or LRT Taft Avenue station), board jeepneys with Nichols/Terminal 3 on the signboard.

Option 3: There's a direct bus to Terminal 3 via C5 from Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City via Fort Bonifacio going to Newport City in front of Terminal 3, operated by Citylink Coach Services (Citylink Business Class is emblazoned on the side of the bus, the same company providing The Fort bus service).

Option 4: The best yet most expensive, take a cab all the way to the airport terminal. From Quezon City Munoz, taxi fare at night is just P220 (trip takes about 40 minutes on lean hours) and from Makati CBD is just around P110 (travel time around 20 minutes). Taxi fare goes up in heavy traffic though.

From Terminal 3 to your destination on deplaning:

Shuttle bus for PhP20.00 to take you to Baclaran, MRT EDSA Station and LRT Taft Avenue Station.

Airport Taxis are available at the exit gates (expensive and charge a fixed rate based on destination)

Metered taxis (yellow cabs) available right of exit gates charge P70 for the first 500 meters and P4 for the every succeeding 300 meters and P4 for every two minutes of waiting time.

Metered taxi from MGE and EMP are available at the far right end.

In order to flag a metered, upon exit head straight towards Andrews avenue where metered taxis are queued up. Note that taxi drivers here always try to negotiate a rate and not use the meter.

You can also ride the jeepney going to Mall of Asia via Tramo and Macapagal Avenue or drop off at Aurora Boulevard then transfer to an EDSA-bound bus to your destination.

Manila Domestic Airport (alternately Manila Domestic Terminal (MDT))
Carriers: all domestic flights Seair (South East Asian Airlines, usually misspelled as Sea air), ZestAir (formerly Asian Spirit)

How to commute to Manila Domestic Terminal:

Of all airport terminals in Manila, this is the most commuter-friendly where public transportation is readily available. You can immediately board a bus to EDSA or a jeep to Baclaran just a few steps outside the terminal.

Option 1: There are jeepneys going to the terminal in Baclaran (you may take the LRT and get off at Baclaran terminal).

Option 2: On EDSA, wait for buses with signboards MIA (as in Manila International Airport) that pass by the terminal (you need to walk though)

Option 3: Take a taxi all the way to the airport. From Quezon City Munoz, taxi fare at night is just P220 (trip takes about 40 minutes on lean hours) and from Makati CBD is just around P110 (travel time around 20 minutes). Taxi fare goes up in heavy traffic though.

Driving Directions to Manila Domestic Airport:

From Quezon City via EDSA, drive towards Makati, past Magallanes and take the left-turning ramp/flyover to Aurora Boulevard. Turn right at the end (Edwards Avenue) then left at the next intersection (Domestic Road) [landmarks: Petron and Caltex gas stations]. Continue until you see the Domestic Airport on your left.

Free Shuttle bus transfers to the various Manila airport terminals:

Unlike other large airports (e.g. Hong Kong), where terminals are linked by dedicated rails, Manila's 4 terminals are now serviced by free shuttle service should you need to transfer to another terminal to catch a connecting flight.

On arrival terminal 1, turn right on leaving the arrivals hall and the shuttle stop is about fifty meters in front of you.

At Terminal 2 (PAL terminal), exit arrival hall and the stop is about one hundred meters and a little to the right.
A large blue and white sign makes it impossible to miss. The driver said the circuit takes about thirty minutes.

At Terminal 3 arrival exit, the shuttle queue is just a little to the right, about 20 meters from the door exits.

Airport Terminal Fees, Tourist Traps and other Information:

NAIA Terminal Fee: P750.00 for international flights
NAIA Terminal Fee: P200 for domestic flights

(Terminal Fee is synonymous to airport tax)

ATMs are available at Terminals 1 and 2, none yet at Terminal 3

Money changers are present in all terminals but usually sell Pesos at higher rates than those outside.

For taxis, you may need to haggle with some drivers who ask for additional fares on top of the meter or simply ask for a fixed fare (kontrata). Proceed to the next taxi if that's the case. This specially true to foreigners.

Regular Taxi fares in Manila comes with a P30 flagdown rate (plus P10 mandated in addition to the flagdown to offset rising fuel costs) the first 500 meters plus P2.50 for every 300 meters and P2.50 for every two minutes waiting time (or idle time in heavy traffic).

If you intend to drive your own car to catch your flight, you may opt to park your car at Park n Fly where a shuttle service can take and fetch you at the airport. Rates are P10/hour with minimum of 24 hours.

There are also available parking space in front of NAIA Terminal 2 recommended by Tutubi's friend but has yet to be verified.

Free Wireless Internet (Wifi) at the waiting area of NAIA Terminal 2

If you can't figure out the directions given, you may refer to this map of Ninoy Aquino International Airport and immediate vicinity.

Important Telephone Numbers:

Manila International Aiport Authority (MIAA)
+63.2.877.1109 Connecting all Departments
+63.2.877.1111 Emergency/Complaints Assistance Center
+63.2.877.1120 NAIA Terminal 1 Flight Information
+63.2.877.1130 NAIA Terminal 2 Flight Information
+63.2.832.3566 Manila Domestic Airport (Old Domestic Terminal)

SMS: +63.2.917.839.6242 (TextNAIA)
Airport Police +63.2.877.1101 local 3939

Via SMS/Text Message: send your text message to TEXNAIA (0917-8395242)

Hotels near Manila Airport (as well as Inns, Pension Houses, Lodges)

Manila Airport Hotel (within NAIA near Terminal 1)
Philippine Village Hotel
Marriot Hotel (in front of Terminal 3)
Kabayan Hotel
Hotels in Makati and Taguig (The Fort) are generally near the airport, about P120 taxi fare (metered) to various hotels e.g. Mandarin Oriental, Hotel Intercontinental, Makati Shangri-la Hotel, New World Hotel, The Peninsula Manila, Dusit Hotel, Sommerset, Best Western Astor, City Garden Hotel, et al

Should you know of other ways to commute to the airport terminals, please leave a comment for Tutubi to update the information contained herein.
Reference Exchange Rate: US$1=P46.00 and 1 Euro = P68 (Philippine Peso) )
Tags: NAIA Terminal Fee

Related Posts:
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UPDATED: April 25, 2009

Labels: Airports, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Pasay City

posted by backpacking philippines @ 8:44 PM,

107 Comments:

At Oct 8, 2008 3:16:00 PM, Dins said...: thanks for posting this! really helpful!
At Oct 14, 2008 9:10:00 PM, tutubi said...: dins, hope you get there without the hassle :P
At Oct 16, 2008 11:15:00 AM, dee said...: thanks for the post! this info. is really good!
At Dec 19, 2008 9:44:00 AM, Anonymous said...: nice informative blog! just wanna now if there's restaurants or fast food chains inside NAIA terminal 3
At Dec 19, 2008 9:45:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: Anonymous, when iwas there, there was only Gonuts Donuts, another pastry shop and some sort of a snack bar. only three or four shops but no fastfood yet
At Jan 14, 2009 4:36:00 PM, Amiel Q. Herrera said...: Thanks for the post, its really a big help for me. God bless!
At Jan 21, 2009 11:47:00 PM, Anonymous said...: What are the airlines flying in and out of NAIA 1 (Internatiional Flights)?
At Jan 22, 2009 9:51:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, as mentioned above, all international flights except those of PAL (Terminal 2) and Cebu Pacific (Terminal 3). information also indicated on the ticket
At Feb 6, 2009 3:36:00 PM, Alvan said...: Great stuff! and very detailed too. This will be useful as we go to T3 today.
At Feb 6, 2009 9:54:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: Alvan, glad to be of help always :P
At Feb 21, 2009 10:57:00 AM, titojohn said...: Is there free wireless internet in the international waiting area of NAIA 2?
At Feb 22, 2009 8:50:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: titojohn, as stated above, there's wifi at terminal 2
At Mar 14, 2009 9:19:00 PM, Anonymous said...: Hi! Is it safe to take a bus going to NAIA 1,especially when you take a walk going to the arrival area after you drop off to the bus?
At Mar 15, 2009 7:36:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, it's ok. there are many guards there around the facility for it's a secure area...
At Mar 21, 2009 8:40:00 PM, Anonymous said...: hay salamat. at least i will know how much will i be spending before i finally reach to the aircraft.sana mag post ulit kayo ng detailed chart of fees at the terminal para ang mga first timers like us will not be surprised .thanx
At Mar 23, 2009 9:44:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, i have a separate post about airport terminal fees for major airports in the Philippines if that's what's your looking for
At Apr 2, 2009 7:09:00 PM, Anonymous said...: do they have overnight parking at naia terminal 2?
At Apr 2, 2009 9:25:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, an officemate of mine parked his car overnight at Terminal 2 a couple of times with no problems
At Apr 12, 2009 2:04:00 PM, Anonymous said...: thank you very much! my questions are answered.
At Apr 13, 2009 1:25:00 PM, Anonymous said...: Do you know how long it takes to get from Terminal 3 to 2 via the free shuttle buses? Also do you know if there are flights to Davao at Terminal 3?
At Apr 13, 2009 1:28:00 PM, moodysf said...: Do you know how long it takes to get to Terminal 2 from Terminal 3 via the free shuttle buses? Also, are there domestic flights to Davao at Terminal 3?
At Apr 13, 2009 1:48:00 PM, moodysf said...: Do you know how long it takes to get to Terminal 2 from Terminal 3 via the shuttle buses? Also, are there flights to Davao at Terminal 3?
At Apr 13, 2009 1:53:00 PM, moodysf said...: Do you know how long it takes to get to Terminal 2 from Terminal 3 via the shuttle buses? Also, are there flights to Davao at Terminal 3?
At Apr 13, 2009 2:07:00 PM, Anonymous said...: Do you know how long it takes to get to Terminal 2 from Terminal 3 via the shuttle buses? Also, are there flights to Davao at Terminal 3?
At Apr 13, 2009 9:15:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, travel time between terminals is just about 15 minutes. i've heard the shuttle makes a round trip every 30 minutes between all terminals but I've yet to try it first hand since i don't have a need for it. Cebu Pacific and PAL Express operates at NAIA Terminal 3 ad they have daily flights to davao
At Apr 13, 2009 9:51:00 PM, Anonymous said...: Thank you for the info... it helps me to get in Lucena City. I'm from Davao and it's my first time to travel going Lucena. What will be the best and safe ride for me to get in the BUS TERMINAL going Lucena from the Airport?
At Apr 14, 2009 6:05:00 AM, moodysf said...: Thanks for all the info and sorry about the multiple posts. The message telling me to wait until the post was verified popped up in a foreign language hence the multiple posts.
At Apr 14, 2009 9:55:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: moodysf, from the airport, taxis can take you to Buendia corner Taft avenue to at JAM Transit terminal. taxi fare is around PhP80 and not to exceed P100. If you're passing NAIA Terminal 3 and feeling adventurous, take the shuttle at the exits going to MRT/LRT (fare=P20) drop off after crossing Taft avenue (where the LRT is), then walk back towards Taft avenue then board jeepneys going to Quiapo/Divisoria then request the driver to drop you off at the bus terminal of JAM on Buendia.
At Apr 22, 2009 5:07:00 AM, Anonymous said...: aiport coupon taxi cost 450pesos.
Is this for both car or van prices??
We need a van for lots of luggages.
thanks...........................
At Apr 22, 2009 9:24:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, the P450 i quoted is a big car, much like a toyota avanza or revo, with lots of luggage space at the back. it's also fr Makati CBD too and fare increases as you go farther.
At Apr 23, 2009 3:50:00 AM, Anonymous said...: thank u much for the quick reply.
we are going to Malate area so P450++
isnt bad enough with the luggages.
this is the only site ive found with
complete information.
At Apr 23, 2009 9:30:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, how many are you? the coupon taxis have specific fares to certain designated areas. i've never actually rode them, I just asked them once just to know. at least they're safe. no meter since it's a contract price. available at the airport exits, get the coupon from the counter, pay then ride.
At Apr 28, 2009 9:30:00 AM, Anonymous said...: Hello ,

just wanna ask if the marriott hotel front of the terminal 3 is open now or still close? what is the closest hotel in terminal 3?
At Apr 28, 2009 9:31:00 AM, Anonymous said...: Hello,

is it marriott hotel infront of terminal 3 is open or still close? what is the nearest hotel in terminal 3?
At Apr 30, 2009 10:39:00 AM, backpacking philippines said...: anonynous, marriott as far as i know is not yet open. i don't know the exact opening date. you still can't book online at their official website...if you like posh hotels, just try heritage hotel or sofitel philippine plaza. even shangri-la makati or dusit thani is fine since you won't get trapped in makati's infamous traffic
At Jun 2, 2009 1:54:00 PM, Anonymous said...: hello i just wanna ask from laguna how to commute to NAIA terminal 1
At Jun 2, 2009 2:44:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, where in Laguna? you just have to board a bus to Cubao and alight on EDSA, probably Magallanes/mantrade, cross EDSA then ride a bus with signboard MIA. just request the conductor to drop you off at the terminal
At Aug 21, 2009 7:59:00 PM, Anonymous said...: Hi! We don't want to take a cab anymore. Do they have overnight or long-term parking at NAIA (Centennial) Terminal 2? How much is the fee?
At Aug 21, 2009 8:12:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, please see above. you did not read the post and just asked the question :(
At Oct 13, 2009 3:36:00 PM, corkescrews said...: Great site! I know this is in your Airport Fees post, but just to reiterate: the Travel Tax (P1,620.00) for international flights may or may not be tucked into your ticket price. If you buy your ticket via a travel agent, make sure the price is tucked in. If you buy online (eg CebuPac, PAL, Jetstar), you'll have to pay the Travel Tax at the airport, aside from the P750 Terminal Fee (for international flights). Just to keep in mind so you're not short of cash at the airport.

And every time I fly out of the Philippines, I keep pesos for cab fare for my return to Manila, and I tell the yellow cab drivers up front that I have only enough for my usual fare. The metred yellow cabs are sometimes dodgy and the drivers then just choose to turn off the metre and accept what you give, because they'll end up paying their company whatever is in excess of what you choose to pay if you dispute the fare. It usually costs only P180-P200 to get to my flat from T1 so I have only P200, but a couple of times the metre already got as high as P300 using the same route and without traffic. Caveat emptor, etc.
At Oct 15, 2009 11:23:00 AM, backpacking philippines said...: corkscrews, thanks for the reminders
At Oct 26, 2009 1:35:00 AM, An said...: From NAIA, how can i get to divisoria? What are hotels situated near divi? Forgive me. I planned to visit Manila, and this would me my first. Hope you could help me. Thank you & God bless!
At Oct 26, 2009 9:04:00 AM, backpacking philippines said...: An, which NAIA terminal? From manila airport terminal 3, you can ride the shuttle bus to EDSA LRT taft then ride a Divisoria-bound jeepney there. from Domestic airport, terminals 1 and 2, you can ride the jeepneys bound for Baclaran, then transfer to Divisoria-bound jeepneys. These days, it's hard to flag a metered taxi at the airport much more going to Divisoria.
At Nov 21, 2009 8:28:00 PM, Anonymous said...: so glad to see this site, very informative..pwedi po malaman kong pano mag commute papunta calamba laguna from NAIA po.
At Nov 21, 2009 10:50:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, from which naia terminal? anyway, to get to calamba from the airport, you need to get to ridethe shuttle to LRT/Taft at NAIA terminal 3, or the jeepney from terminal 1 & 3 to LRT/Taft. transfer to a jeepney bound for quiapo/divisoria/sta cruz and request the driver to drop you off at Greenstar terminal (JAM) near the corner of Buendi and taft ave (you can also take the LRT and get off at Gil Puyat station). GreenStar buses will take you to Calamba (are you going to Pansol hot spring resort?)
At Dec 7, 2009 6:21:00 PM, Anonymous said...: 1. I would like to know how much we are going to pay for 4 days parking at NAIA Terminal?

2. To where should we drop off for Cebu Pacific International flight?

Thank you
At Dec 8, 2009 9:05:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, i've yet to try it but i have conflicting reports on this. some say P120/day or lower but cheaper ovenight parking there against park n fly.

for cebu pacific, it's NAIA terminal 3, and also indicated on your e-ticket
At Jan 9, 2010 9:02:00 PM, kaye said...: gudeve...ask lng kami kc 1st tym nmn mg palne to manila,kac naga ferry lng kmi...pag land bh ng plane,pag labas nmn malayo pba lakarin nmn????pra makaabt kmi sa arrival????my magsundo sa amin,were siya pwede maghinty sa amin????/tnx
At Jan 9, 2010 10:20:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: kaye, please don't use text speak here, you're already using a qwerty keyboard. the arrival is quite far from the plane itself...there's a designated arrival wiating area
At Jan 9, 2010 10:23:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: kaye, please don't use text speak here, you're already using a qwerty keyboard. the arrival is quite far from the plane itself...there's a designated arrival wiating area
At Jan 11, 2010 12:25:00 PM, Anonymous said...: What are the fast food inside terminal3?
At Jan 11, 2010 5:22:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, no jollibee nor macdonalds there. Just GoNuts donuts, a chinese shop, delifrance and others...perhaps I'll list them all next time besides the Dutyfree shop nearby
At Jan 18, 2010 7:44:00 AM, Anonymous said...: hello i just wanna ask from las pinas viraville town homes classic how to commute to NAIA terminal 3..hope you could help me. Thank you & God bless!
At Jan 18, 2010 2:31:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, i don't know here viraville is but if you know how to get to MOA (SM mall of asia), baclaran or pasay rotonda (taft corner EDSA MRT LRT) you can ride the jeepneys going to NAIA Terminal 3 from those places
At Jan 21, 2010 8:23:00 AM, Chyng said...: I tried riding the shuttle from T3 to EDSA MRT yesterday.
Question: Can I also ride that shuttle when going to T3? What is the ealiest time I can catch that shuttle?
At Jan 21, 2010 11:42:00 AM, backpacking philippines said...: chyng, yes, you can catch the shuttle to NAIA Terminal 3 from Pasay Rotonda. It's at the terminal behind Sogo Hotel, the same terminal where you can catch jeepneys going there. Read also this NAIA Terminal 3 shuttle bus post. I remember asking the conductor about the trip going to Terminal, it's around 5am in the morning first trip and 9pm in the evening last trip. I don't have an upcoming trip but if you're going there, might as well ask and please leave a comment for me to update this. thanks
At Jan 24, 2010 10:24:00 AM, Anonymous said...: hello, im from cebu and im going to manila to pick up my hubby from U.S, i would like to know is Naia 3(domestic) far from Naia 2 (internationa PAL)? Is it safe there bec. honestly im not familiar in Manila especially in the airport. I hope you can guide me. thanks
At Jan 24, 2010 10:25:00 AM, Anonymous said...: are there cheaper pensionne hotels in the nearby airport?
At Jan 24, 2010 9:43:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, as mentioned above, there are free shuttle service between the terminals (about 30 minutes travel time)...you don't need to flag a taxi

anonymous, i only know of pension houses "near" the airport in makati or malate
At Jan 25, 2010 11:53:00 PM, Anonymous said...: Hi,we'll be arriving from an international flight late around 11pm.Is it easy or safe to just take a taxi outside the airport?Which taxi could you suggest is reliable?

Infos very much appreciated

Thanks,
Xanne
At Jan 26, 2010 9:48:00 AM, backpacking philippines said...: Xanne, where are you going? the best still are those coupon taxis with fixed rates but expensive. the yellow airport taxis are also ok. you'll be given a stub with the taxi plate number and hotline to call in case of problems with the cab or cab driver
At Jan 27, 2010 12:30:00 AM, Anonymous said...: Ow,thanks for the reply.
We'll be going then to a hotel in Ermita.

I tried to ask the hotel if they can pick us up at the airport,they asked 1,500 php for one-way,I guess it's too much compared to coupon taxis.I'll try what U said.

Thank you backpacking,
Xanne
At Feb 21, 2010 1:49:00 PM, Anonymous said...: dang,, whoever made this,, I salute you..!
youre so patient answering even the silliest questions,,
If they had read the post,, they can get the answers themselves..
At Feb 27, 2010 2:58:00 PM, Anonymous said...: Just want to ask about the Free Airport Shuttles do they operate 24 Hours? I'm arriving 11PM NAIA 1 and leaving NAIA2 6AM...Thanks!!!
At Feb 27, 2010 3:43:00 PM, libertyports said...: The free airport shuttle from and to NAIA 1 and 2 is it 24 Hours? and are there any 24 Houre stores in the airports?
At Mar 9, 2010 2:00:00 AM, Anonymous said...: I am landing at terminal 1 and need to get to terminal 3 for a connecting flight and only have 2 hours to get to terminal 3. can i make the flight? how far is it from terminal 1 to 3? A taxi is probably my best bet if i am to make my flight on time right?
At Mar 9, 2010 10:37:00 AM, backpacking philippines said...: libertyports/anonymous, the airport shuttles are always there to ferry passengers to various airport terminals. if you can wait and there are waiting cabs, just hail them. travel time to/from various terminals is just about 15 minutes or less, it's the waiting time that can really delay you
At Apr 2, 2010 2:47:00 PM, Anonymous said...: How safe is park n fly? Have you tried availing of its services before? We'll be going to Bohol from April 5-8 and intend to leave our care there. Will appreciate to hear from you ASAP. Thanks.
At Apr 2, 2010 2:47:00 PM, Anonymous said...: How safe is park n fly? Have you tried availing of its services before? We'll be going to Bohol from April 5-8 and intend to leave our care there. Will appreciate to hear from you ASAP. Thanks.
At Apr 3, 2010 11:18:00 AM, backpacking philippines said...: Anonymous, i've yet to try park n fly but my officemates do with no problems so far after n timesof availing of their services. quite expensive though so i just hitch a ride with my officemate then take a cab in makati. saves me gas and overnight parking fee at NAIA :P
At Apr 11, 2010 6:38:00 PM, Anonymous said...: magkano po ang bus fare from Eastwood to NAIA 3? alam po ba niyo ang sked?
At Apr 12, 2010 11:42:00 AM, backpacking philippines said...: Anonymous, fare from Eastwood City Libis to NAIA terminal 3 via Citylink Bus is P38.00. No idea about the schedule but i'll ask a friend who now regularly take the trip there when i mentioned to her about the Libis to Newport City shuttle service of Megaworld/Empire East Land :P
At Apr 18, 2010 1:32:00 PM, Anonymous said...: Hi! We will be arriving at NAIA 1 at 12:00 midnight and will be transferring to NAIA 3 for the first flight of Cebu Pacific (4:45 AM) to our province. What's the safest taxi will you recommend and how much would it cost. Is NAIA 3 operating on a 24-hour basis?
At Apr 18, 2010 2:32:00 PM, Anonymous said...: Thank you tutubi for letting us know kung magkano citylink busfare. Laking matipidmo nito kung mag-isa ka lang na magbyahe
At Apr 19, 2010 12:15:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, 24 hours alright. there's free shuttle service to take you from NAIA terminal 1 to terminal 3, taxi fare in case you take them is just around P50 to P70
At Apr 20, 2010 1:58:00 PM, Anonymous said...: Hi! Pwede ba na after magallanes direcho ako hanggang dun sa parang skyway na pa left turn na airport road? madadaanan tramo bridge, and then ang dulo nun ay yung shell. tapos andrews avenue na yun.
At Apr 24, 2010 2:16:00 PM, Ia said...: Hi I'm from Paranaque. I leave near the airport road, but I don't know how to commute to Naia Terminal 2 from my place (aside from taking a cab). Is that really the easiest way? Iikot pa ako ng EDSA or Baclaran just to take a bus or jeep, when I'm already near Naia? Hope you could help. Thanks!
At Apr 24, 2010 2:22:00 PM, Ia said...: Hi I'm from Paranaque. I leave near the airport road, but I don't know how to commute to Naia Terminal 2 (aside from taking a cab). Is that really the easiest way? Iikot pa ako ng EDSA or Baclaran just to take a bus or jeep, when I'm already near Naia? Hope you could help. Thanks!!
At Apr 24, 2010 7:27:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: Ia, there's the bus to NAIA terminal 2 but I don't exactly know where you're from so I can't give a better answer. If I were you I'll explore the route and make adjustments, somewhere in the bus or jeepney route is a nice transfer point
At Apr 24, 2010 11:49:00 PM, Ia said...: I live in Better Living, somewhere in between SM Bicutan and Multinational Village (which is near the new C5 extension to Las Pinas, behind Duty Free). Would you at least know if there are any jeepneys or FXs along Ninoy Aquino Ave. that drive through Terminal 2? Thanks a lot :)
At Apr 28, 2010 7:12:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: Ia, sorry but I'm not too familiar with the area. Most of my posts assume you're from Makati (where I am). If I were you, I'll go out and explore, you might discover something new. all i know is that the buses on EDSA with MIA signboard pass by T1 and T2, there are also jeeps from baclaran going there, plus the jeepneys that pass by NAIA terminal 3. those jeepneys meet at a common point, it's one of the places worth to check out first
At May 18, 2010 11:03:00 AM, Anonymous said...: hi tutubi! im from cebu and i have a scheduled exam Trident Tower makati next month. please give me directions on how to get from naia to Trident Tower? thanx!
At May 18, 2010 11:59:00 AM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, if it's your first time in manila, suggest you just take the metered taxi from the airport to makati. it's just around P100 never beyond P150 unless it's heavy traffic, around P200 if you take the yellow airport taxi and about P420 for the coupon taxis with receipt). I used to work in Trident tower on Buendia (Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue) beside the old site of Shell Maya. The building is a green color and shaped like a tuning fork, there are only two prongs but it's called Trident :P if you want to commute there, it's not easy for first timers.
At May 24, 2010 11:03:00 PM, Anonymous said...: hi, just want to ask how much is the airport metered taxi fare from the airport to sm north edsa? tnx...
At May 24, 2010 11:09:00 PM, anonymous said...: hi tutubi, i am coming back to the philippines next week, just want to ask how much is the airport metered taxi fare from airport to sm north edsa? thank you.
At May 26, 2010 10:24:00 AM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, metered taxi from NAIA terminal 3 to SM North EDSA is about P200 at off-peak hours. I live near SM North and Trinoma that's why i know and i prefer to travel early morning flights for faster travel time. At around 7am to 8pm, your taxi fare might shoot up to P250 due to heavy traffic.
At May 26, 2010 1:46:00 PM, Anonymous said...: HELLO PO.. MARAMING SALAMAT SA VERY INFORMATIVE SITE.. NAKAKUHA PO KAMI NG HOTEL WHERE WE WANT IT.. THIS SITE SHOULD BE RECOMMENDED..
At Jun 7, 2010 1:15:00 AM, Anonymous said...: Hi, could I ask whether it is safe for me to stay at the terminal 3 to wait for my connecting flight? Coz I will arrive there about 4am n my next flight is 12noon. Tnx.
At Jun 7, 2010 7:13:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, of course it's safe to stay there but it can get pretty boring to wait 7 hours inside. better have entertainment with you or a companion to talk with :P
At Jun 8, 2010 12:07:00 AM, Anonymous said...: Thanks alot for your prompt reply. Is there any mall or any tourist attraction around/near the airport? And those areas are not usually open early in the morning, right?
At Jun 8, 2010 9:41:00 AM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, SM Mall of Asia is quite near but opens at 10am. NAIA Terminal 3 is in front of Resorts World Manila (resort casino) or also the PAF Museum where you can see the airplanes of the Philippine Air Force (great if you have kids with you)
At Jun 9, 2010 12:48:00 PM, signup said...: hi, i'm from kuala lumpur, just want to ask, i'll go to traders hotel in roxas boulevard from terminal 3, approximately, how much airport taxi fare should be paid from terminal 3 to there? is there any other transportation for alternative? and how long time it takes to reach there? thanks you.
At Jun 9, 2010 1:16:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: signup, traders hotel is just near the airport. metered taxi fare is about P80, about P150 for the yellow metered airport taxis. an alternative is the terminal 3 shuttle to LRT/MRT for only P20.00. this is good if you don't have lots of luggage
At Jun 15, 2010 2:42:00 PM, Anonymous said...: if im from pasay(victory bus terminal),what modes of transportation will be available goin to naia 3 and the route that i will take to get there in a short time safely.thanks...
At Jun 15, 2010 4:30:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, commute to NAIA terminal 3 from victory liner bus terminal is described above with EDSA as reference point.
At Jun 18, 2010 12:00:00 AM, Anonymous said...: How to go to ITI hangar at Andrew Avenue from Terminal 3?
Is it possible to walk there or does the Loop bus passes by?
Also what time does the Loop bus service starts. Probably would arrive at Terminal 3 at 0500hrs. Thanks...
At Jun 18, 2010 2:36:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, i don't know where's ITI hangar but if it's on andrew's avenue, it's just a taxi ride away or a jeepney ride avay via the Nichols to SM Mall of Asia jeepneys. the loop bus, as i was informed by the conductor, frist trip at around 430am
At Jun 20, 2010 11:31:00 AM, Anonymous said...: cancelled po ba ang mga flights sa NAIA ngaun?
At Jun 28, 2010 11:35:00 AM, Anonymous said...: hi, im going to manila on august. Do you have idea on cheap pension house near RCBC plaza makati?
At Jun 28, 2010 11:37:00 AM, Anonymous said...: hi there tutubi,

Thanks for your informative site.....
If from NAIA 3, i will go to RCBC Plaza - Makati, how can i get there via bus or jeepney?
At Jun 28, 2010 11:53:00 AM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, i have no idea of your definition of cheap pension houses but there are several inns and pension houses on Pasong Tamo st. will try to look them up or just google their official websites or contact numbers
At Jul 12, 2010 5:43:00 PM, Anonymous said...: thanks to :-)
At Jul 16, 2010 8:48:00 PM, Anonymous said...: i have an exam in trident tower in september, I was wondering where I could find a place that is near trident tower and that is affordable...i hope you can help me......thanks!
At Jul 18, 2010 9:43:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, what do you mean place? hotel near trident tower or a room for rent/bed space? what do you also mean by affordable as it's a very subjective word for me :(
At Aug 3, 2010 3:28:00 PM, Anonymous said...: Hello there.. I'm Filipina and am returning home on Saturday after a month's visit in Malaysia.. I'm on a tight budget. I would like to stay in a hotel or transient house that charges between 500-700 a night or cheaper and within wifi zone.. air conditioned rooms are also a must.. Otherwise, my mom or brother would be staying with me.. I'm planning to stay in Manila for a week, as I have some business to do there.. I'll appreciate it if you could suggest a place that meets my requirements.. thank you..
At Aug 3, 2010 3:50:00 PM, backpacking philippines said...: anonymous, not much first-hand info in manila but try Go Hotels (www.gohotels.ph) for budget accommodations hear the airport
At Aug 4, 2010 8:35:00 AM, Anonymous said...: very logical and easy-to-read presentation of info...thanks