Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits roughly 7 kilometres south of central Manila, in the Pasay and Parañaque areas of Metro Manila, Philippines. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and busiest air hub, handling the vast majority of the Philippines' overseas traffic. The airport is named after senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. and has operated on its current site since the 1940s.
About Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits roughly 7 kilometres south of central Manila, in the Pasay and Parañaque areas of Metro Manila, Philippines. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and busiest air hub, handling the vast majority of the Philippines' overseas traffic. The airport is named after senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. and has operated on its current site since the 1940s.
The airport has four terminals: Terminal 1 handles most foreign carriers, Terminal 2 is dedicated to Philippine Airlines, Terminal 3 serves Cebu Pacific and select international flights, and Terminal 4 handles smaller domestic operations. Two parallel runways run roughly northwest–southeast. The airport operates around the clock, though noise ordinances restrict certain overnight movements. Infrastructure upgrades and congestion-relief projects have been ongoing for years.
Overview
Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits roughly 7 kilometres south of central Manila, in the Pasay and Parañaque areas of Metro Manila, Philippines. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and busiest air hub, handling the vast majority of the Philippines' overseas traffic. The airport is named after senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. and has operated on its current site since the 1940s.
Airlines
Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific are the primary hub carriers, with AirAsia Philippines also maintaining a significant presence. Major international carriers from Asia, the Middle East, North America, and Europe operate here, connecting Manila to most major global cities.
Airlines
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Routes
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FAQ
Ninoy Aquino International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport is located in Manila, Philippines (Asia), at coordinates 14.510°, 121.010°.
- Its IATA code is MNL and its ICAO code is RPLL.
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport serves Manila, Philippines. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport operates on Asia/Manila local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits at latitude 14.510° and longitude 121.010°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from MNL include Jetstar Asia, Cebu Pacific, Garuda Indonesia, Philippine Airlines and Singapore Airlines.
- Tracked destinations from MNL include Singapore.
- Its address is Sales Road, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, the official website is http://www.paf.mil.ph/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Philippines. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.