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Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Important Information

View the latest carry on baggage restrictions.

A Passenger Terminal Fee (Airport Tax) is payable on departure for all passengers aged 2 years and over travelling with a ticket issued outside of the Philippines. Effective 1 February 2007, the fee increased from PHP550 to PHP750.

Airport Location

  • 12km (7 miles) from Makati City.

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Qantas Flights

There are two terminals at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

  • Qantas flights QF1-QF399 operate from Terminal 1.
  • oneworld carrier Cathay Pacific also operates from this terminal.

Departure Information

Ticket Counter

Located on Level 4.
Limited ticketing facilities are available.
Open from 10am to 9.30pm.

Contact the local Qantas office for assistance.

Check-in

Check-in is located on the Departures level.

Opens 3 hours before departure.

Passengers are advised to check-in at least 90 minutes before departure for Economy class and 60 minutes before departure for Business class.

Check at the Information Desk in the departure lobby or follow the Qantas signs to the check-in counters.

Check-in for Business, Chairmans Lounge, Qantas Club and oneworld Emerald passengers is available at a dedicated counter.

Online Check-in is available for Qantas international flights (QF1-199), and other eligible connecting flights operated by oneworld, partner and codeshare airlines. Online Check-in opens 24 hours before your flight departure and closes 2 hours before international flight departures.

Note: For Qantas codeshare flights, customers may need to check in with the operating carrier rather than with Qantas. Ask airport staff for more detail.

Arrival Information

Baggage carousels are located in the Arrivals Hall (level 2).

Information monitors display flight carousel numbers.

Baggage Services is handled by MIASCOR Ground Handling.

The counter is located on Level 4, room 421.

Transfer between terminals

All Philippine Airlines flights operate from Terminal 2.

On arrival, transferring passengers must clear customs and immigration in Terminal 1 and transfer to Terminal 2.

Taxis operate between the terminals and travel time is 20-30 minutes. Fare is approximately PHP100.

Qantas Club Information

  • Located in the Departures lounge on Level 3 near Gate 2.
  • Qantas Club is operated by Pagstop and is open from 3 hours before departure.

Transport Information

TransportDetails
CarThe airport is approximately a 45-60 minute drive from Makati City and 30-45 minute drive from Manila.

Parking rates start at PHP20 per hour.

TaxisFares start at PHP375 to Makati City and PHP345 to Manila.
BusesOperate to Makati City and Manila. The bus stop is located outside the Terminal on the Arrivals level.

Fares start at PHP10 per person one way.

TrainMRT (Metro Rail Transit) and LRT (Light Rail Transit) trains operate from Baclaran to the city. Baclaran is located approximately 5km (3 miles) from the airport terminal.

Services operate from 5am to 10pm and depart regularly.

Fares start at PHP10 per person one way.

Car rentalsVisit our cars section to make a booking.
LimousineThere is a Limousine Service Counter in the Arrivals Hall after Customs.
Prices start at PHP2,200 to Makati City and Manila.

Airport Services & Facilities

FacilityDetails
ToiletsLocated throughout the airport.
Disabled toilet facilities are also available.
ShowersLocated in the Club Manila and Sampaguita Lounge, Level 4, in the transit area. Cost starts at US$5.
Baby change roomsLocated in the toilets.
Post OfficeLocated in the West Wing of the Arrivals Hall.

Open 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 4pm Saturday.

InternetLocated in the Club Manila and Sampaguita Lounge, Level 4, in the transit area. Cost starts at US$4 for 1 hour wi-fi card with username and password.
Currency exchangeLocated in the Arrivals Hall and Departure Hall.
Public telephonesLocated throughout the airport.
ATMsLocated in the Arrivals Hall and Departure Hall.
Tourism informationInformation counters are located in the Arrivals Hall.
Open from 6am to midnight daily.
Baggage TrolleysLocated in the Arrivals Hall and Departure Hall.

Free of charge.

Meet and AssistPassengers requiring assistance should go to the counter located near the entry door of the Departure Hall, Level 3.
Information is correct as of 11 March 2010.
Times and prices quoted are a guide only.