Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) has four terminals. The international flights are processed at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, Terminal 2 is domestic only, and Terminal 4 is the one for the small turboprop planes. Check the terminal on your ticket before you go, because the airport authority moves airlines between terminals.
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Updated 21 October 2026
The terminals at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport has four terminals:
- Terminal 1 is an international terminal, and it is where Philippine Airlines flies its international schedule from.
- Terminal 2 is domestic only, with Philippine Airlines, AirAsia and Royal Air.
- Terminal 3 handles international flights and the domestic flights of Cebu Pacific.
- Terminal 4 is the small terminal for the turboprop planes.
The airport authority moved the airlines between the terminals with its program of terminal reassignments, and it has said that further changes can follow, so check the terminal on your ticket before you travel.
Getting to and from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
The airport is in Pasay, between the cities of Manila and Pasay, and the buses and the taxis of the area serve it. The airport authority publishes the contact details of each terminal, and the taxis that work there are the accredited ones, so it is worth asking for the price before you get in.
What happens when you arrive at MNL
Keep your passport and any form you filled in on the plane with you the whole way, from the aircraft door to the exit, and check the terminal on your ticket before you travel.
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport with children
The terminals are far apart, so a change of terminal is a real journey and not a walk. Leave time for it with the children, keep a snack and water within reach, and check with the airline whether your bags are checked through to the final terminal.
Plan your stop at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Terminals, airlines and arrival procedures change, so check with the airline and the airport's own site before you travel. And check with the embassy or consulate about the documents your family needs for the entry rules of every country on your route.
Sources
- Official press release of MIAA, the Manila International Airport Authority, on the STAR program: the international flights are processed at Terminals 1 and 3, Terminal 2 is domestic only for Philippine Airlines, AirAsia and Royal Air, and Terminal 4 is the turboprop terminal. — miaa.gov.ph (checked 21 October 2026)
- Official directory page of the same authority with the contact details of Terminals 1, 2 and 4 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport. — miaa.gov.ph (checked 21 October 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many terminals does Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport have?
Four: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3 and Terminal 4.
Which terminal at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport handles international flights?
Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. The airport authority states that the international flights are processed at those two.
Which terminal at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is domestic only?
Terminal 2, where Philippine Airlines, AirAsia and Royal Air fly.
What do I do first when I land at MNL?
Keep your passport and any form you filled in on the plane with you the whole way, from the aircraft door to the exit, and check the terminal on your ticket before you travel.
Can the airlines change terminals at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport?
Yes. The airport authority moved airlines between the terminals with its program of terminal reassignments and has said that further changes can follow, so check the terminal on your ticket before you travel.