Distance from city centre

8 km (5 miles) south of the centre of Manila.

Airport parking

There are car parks at all four terminals. Two VIP parks are found at Terminal 2 and long-term parking is at the junction of Domestic and MIA Roads, from where a free shuttle runs to the terminals every 10 minutes.

Specific airport features

Allow plenty of time when checking in for flights; security is tight and passengers face at least five checks before getting airside. Due to the stringent security, people meeting flights are not allowed inside the Arrivals Hall. They are required to wait outside in holding areas that are arranged alphabetically. There is an airport tax of P750 per person on international departure, and P250 on domestic flights, which must be paid in cash.

Terminals

KLM operates out of Terminal 1, with flights bound for Dutch destinations. Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol to connect with pan-European flights there.

These are useful guidelines only – always check in advance to find out which terminal your flight departs from. 

Transport between terminals

A free airport shuttle bus runs between all four terminals from 3.30am-1.30am. Expect long delays during peak times (especially before the Easter and Christmas breaks, when the airport becomes very over-crowded). The terminals are a 15-minute journey apart.

Terminal 1

International flights operate from Terminal 1.

Terminal 2

National and international flights by Filipino carriers operate from Terminal 2. This terminal has two wings: the South Wing operates all domestic flights, while the North Wing is the home of all international and long-haul flights.

Terminal 3

Terminal 3 handles international flights from Filipino and Japanese carriers.

Terminal 4

Terminal 4 is the base of internal flights by various Filipino carriers.

Number of terminals

Four