IATA: MNL · Manila, Philippines

Ninoy Aquino International Airport Guide

CapitalManila
Population114,123,600
CurrencyPHP โ‚ฑ Philippine peso
LanguageFilipino
Time ZoneUTC+08:00 PST
AirportMNL
Distance
Flight Time
Visitors/yr~6,783,574

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (IATA: MNL) is a key aviation hub serving Manila and the wider Philippines region. The airport operates 1 passenger terminal, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Manila from MNL

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Ninoy Aquino International Airport has 1 terminal with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at MNL

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Top Activities in Manila

Immerse in Culture: Villa Escudero Coconut Plantation Experience
5.0/5 from 63 reviews · 8h
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Customize Private Morocco Tours
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Banaue-Hapao Rice Terraces (Car Rental W/ Manila Tourist Driver)
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Intramuros Walking Tour by Don't Skip Manila | Shore Excursion
5.0/5 from 17 reviews · 4h · free cancellation
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Private Half-Day Shore Excursion in Manila
5.0/5 from 9 reviews · 4h
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Private Combo Tour to Pagsanjan Falls and Taal Volcano
5.0/5 from 8 reviews · 10h · free cancellation
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2 Days Private Bataan Tour with Corregidor
5.0/5 from 6 reviews · 48h
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Majestic Pagsanjan Falls & Lake Yambo or Scenic Taal Volcano 2in1
5.0/5 from 5 reviews · 5h
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Manila, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Manila

Oyster Plaza Hotel
3-star · 8.1/10 from 10,875 reviews
€16 / night
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Pacific Bay Grand Suites
3-star · 8.2/10 from 2,009 reviews
€18 / night
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Makati Palace Hotel
3-star · 7.4/10 from 8,885 reviews
€28 / night
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The Mini Suites at Eton Tower Makati
3-star · 8.4/10 from 30,064 reviews
€32 / night
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Bayview Park Hotel
3-star · 8.5/10 from 16,965 reviews
€32 / night
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Kingsford Hotel Manila Bay
4-star · 8.6/10 from 32,142 reviews
€35 / night
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Golden Phoenix Hotel Manila
4-star · 8.4/10 from 26,931 reviews
€37 / night
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Venice Canal View w/ Balcony near BGC, Airport 10c
4-star · 8.8/10 from 52 reviews
€39 / night
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Nightly rates in Manila for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
MNL / RPLL
Serves
Manila
Country
Philippines
Local time now
14:04 (PST)
Time zone
Asia/Manila
Currency
PHP (โ‚ฑ)
Capital
Manila
Coordinates
14.5086, 121.0200

Cheapest fares found from MNL right now

Updated 30 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
Kalibo (KLO)AirAsia PhilippinesDirect24 Sep€47
Malay (MPH)AirAsia PhilippinesDirect7 Nov€51
Bacolod City (BCD)AirAsia PhilippinesDirect21 Sep€51
Lapu-Lapu City (CEB)AirAsia PhilippinesDirect3 Nov€53
Puerto Princesa City (PPS)Cebu PacificDirect25 Oct€60
Panglao (TAG)Cebu PacificDirect14 Sep€69
Dumaguete City (DGT)Cebu PacificDirect26 Sep€69
Tacloban City (TAC)AirAsia PhilippinesDirect3 Sep€74
Davao City (DVO)Cebu PacificDirect24 Sep€75
Del Carmen (IAO)Cebu Pacific1 stop6 Nov€114
Hong Kong (HKG)HK ExpressDirect24 Oct€116
Beijing (BJS)China Southern1 stop8 Sep€144
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.