Guide: Here Are the Updated Terminal Assignments in NAIA

(SPOT.ph) As the main airport serving the Philippine capital, Ninoy Aquino International Airport can get incredibly busy. With multiple airlines flying in and out of Manila daily—and their flights assigned to different terminals—it’s easy for travelers to end up at the wrong terminal. And the fact that these terminals aren’t exactly connected just means that if you find yourself at the wrong stop, prepare for an extra journey just to get to the right terminal. Save yourself from the stress of figuring out which terminal you should head to.

Here's an updated guide on the Airline Terminal Assignments at NAIA.

Most flights out of NAIA Terminal 1 are international flights operated by foreign flag carriers and full-service airlines. If you've got a long-haul flight with an international flag carrier, it's most probably flying out of this terminal.

• AirAsia Berhad

• AirAsia Philippines

• Air Niugini

• Asiana Airlines

• Air India

• China Airlines

• EVA Air

• Korean Air

• Kuwait Airways

• Malaysia Airlines

• Oman Air

• PAL Express (2P)

• Philippine Airlines

• Saudia Airlines

• VietJet Air

• Xiamen Air

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NAIA Terminal 2 is one of the smaller terminals in the system, but despite this, it is home to most of Philippine Airlines' and AirAsia Philippines domestic flights.

• Air Asia Philippines

• PAL Express

• Philippine Airlines

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NAIA Terminal 3 is the largest terminal in NAIA's arsenal. It's home to a mix of budget and full-service airlines and caters to both international and domestic flights.

• Air Canada

• Air China

• All Nippon Airways (ANA)

• Cathay Pacific

• Cebu Pacific

• China Eastern

• China Southern

• Emirates

• Ethiopian Air

• Etihad Airways

• Greater Bay Airlines

• Gulf Air

• Hong Kong Express (HK Express)

• Japan Airlines (JAL)

• Jeju Air

• Jetstar Australia

• Jetstar Japan

• KLM Royal Dutch

• Qantas

• Qatar Airways

• Royal Brunei

• Scoot

• Shenzhen Airlines

• Singapore Airlines

• Starlux

• Thai Airways

• Turkish Airlines

• United Airlines

• Vietnam Airlines

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Airline terminal assignments often change, so when in doubt, always check your flight itinerary or boarding pass. This article is based on terminal assignments as of May 2026. This article will be updated as needed for any changes.

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