PSA: You Can Transfer Between NAIA Terminals Using This 24/7 Shuttle Service
Yes, this shuttle service is free of charge.
Published on Aug 20, 2026
(SPOT.ph) Frequent travelers with connecting flights know the hassle of terminal transfers, especially at airports like the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), where terminals are not connected by walkways, bridges, or trains. Knowing which terminal serves which airline is only half the task; the other is actually getting there on time. Traveling to the airport can already be costly; transferring to another terminal adds another layer of expense and hassle to the travel experience—which, let's face it, we don't really need.
ICYDK, there’s a free NAIA Inter-Terminal Shuttle that makes it easier to get to other terminals. Here’s what you need to know to take advantage of this service.
How the NAIA Inter-Terminal Shuttle service works
How the NAIA Inter-Terminal Shuttle service works
The NAIA Inter-Terminal Shuttle transfers passengers between NAIA Terminals 1, 2, and 3 and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are 12 shuttle coasters that arrive at each terminal every 15 minutes from 3 a.m. to 12 a.m., and every 30 minutes from 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. The best part? There's no need to shell out extra cash just to get to the right terminal, as this service is completely free.
The shuttle service prioritizes passengers with same-day connecting flights, and those dropped off at the wrong terminal. Next-day connecting passengers, airport employees traveling between terminals, and meeters and greeters, or individuals with valid business at any terminal, may also use the shuttle but are subject to availability.
To use the shuttle service, travelers only need to present their boarding pass or confirmed booking if they’re flying. For airport employees and eligible non-passengers, just present a valid ID.
Pro Tip: Shuttle dispatch intervals may vary with passenger demand, so it's best to account for possible waiting time, especially when you’ll be transferring during peak hours.
Here’s the route of the free NAIA Inter-Terminal Shuttle service
Flying out of NAIA soon and planning to use the free shuttle service? The coasters loop through the three terminals, with an extra stop at Terminal 2 on the way back. Here are the pick-up and drop-off points at each terminal:
Terminal 1
Pick-up only: Arrival Curbside
Drop-off only: Departure Curbside
Terminal 2
Pick-up and Drop-off: Arrival Curbside across Bay 11
Terminal 3
Pick-up and Drop-off: Arrival Curbside at Bay 12 and Bay 13
Visit NAIA’s Facebook page for more information.
Also read:
Heads Up: A Lounge in NAIA Terminal 3 Is Now Open 24/7
LOOK: There's Now a 24/7 Transit Hotel and Spa in NAIA
Joy is a writer, film photographer, caffeine junkie, and part-time traveler. When not any of these, she’s either lost in a book, beating a game, or making a zine. Cat-mom to Noodle, Nori, and Mocha.