The SPOT.ph Guide to Airport Lounges at NAIA
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(SPOT.ph) Vacations don’t always have to start as you step foot in your destination. For those traveling by air, airport lounges can serve as a "pre-vacation vacation" where you can distance yourself from the airport chaos. Most, if not all, of these airport lounges have comfortable seats, well-maintained restrooms and shower rooms, stable and high-speed WiFi, and free-flowing food and drinks.
If you’re interested in knowing the different airport lounges at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Metro Manila, here is a quick guide to help you plan out your pre-vacation vacation.
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Here are the different airport lounges you can find at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA):
Marhaba Lounge
Location: Terminal 1 (near West Satellite Bay 9) and 4/F Terminal 3 (above Gate 115)
Operating hours: Open daily from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Entrance: Free for selected credit cards
Marhaba Lounge, previously Sky Lounge, is one of the most popular airport lounges at NAIA. Guests have access to an international cuisine buffet of food and free-flowing drinks, free reading materials, television, shower facilities, meeting rooms, prayer rooms, and WiFi.
List of credit cards honored at Marhaba Lounge:
- BPI: Platinum Rewards Mastercard
- BDO: Diamond Rewards and Titanium Mastercard
- UnionBank: Platinum Mastercard Credit, Gold Visa Credit, Platinum Visa Credit, Miles+ Platinum Visa Credit, Cebu Pacific Platinum Visa Credit, Go Rewards Platinum Visa Credit, Corporate Visa Credit, Platinum Visa Debit
- Citibank: Emirates-Citibank Ultima Mastercard, Emirates-Citibank Ultimate, Emirates-Citibank World, Citi Prestige Credit Card, Citi PremierMiles Titanium, Citi Life World Elite
- RCBC: Platinum and Titanium RCBC Bankard, Black Card Platinum Mastercard, Diamond Card Platinum Mastercard, ZALORA Credit Card, JCB Platinum, UnionPay Diamond, World Mastercard, Visa Infinite, Visa Platinum
- Security Bank: Platinum and World Mastercard
- AUB: Platinum Mastercard
- Eastwest: Priority Visa Infinite
PAGSS Premium Lounge
Location: Terminal 1 (near Gate 7) and 4/F Terminal 3
Operating hours: PAGSS Terminal 1 operates daily from 2 a.m. to 12 a.m., while PAGSS Terminal 3 operates 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Entrance: Free for selected credit cards
Another famous airport lounge passengers can find at NAIA is PAGSS (Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions, Inc.) Premium Lounge. This airport lounge has a food buffet and unlimited drinks, a window bar table with a view of the airport runway, cushioned seats, charging ports, and shower rooms. They also have a luggage area where you can leave your items as you relax and dine inside the lounge.
List of credit cards honored at Marhaba Lounge:
- BPI: Visa Signature
- Citibank: Citi PremierMiles, Citi Platinum
- UnionBank: Gold Visa, Miles+ Platinum Visa, Cebu Pacific Platinum, Go Rewards Platinum
- RCBC: Visa Infinite, Mastercard Platinum (Black and Diamond), Visa Platinum, JCB Platinum, Hexagon Club, UnionPay Diamond, ZALORA Credit Card
- Security Bank: Platinum Mastercard, World Mastercard
- Metrobank: Travel Platinum Visa
- AUB: Platinum Mastercard
- China Bank: World and Wealth Mastercard
Philippine Airlines' Mabuhay Lounge
Location: Terminal 2 (near Gate 7)
Operating hours: Open daily from 12 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Entrance: Free for Philippine Airlines' Business Class passengers; as well as Mabuhay Miles Million Miler, Mabuhay Miles Premier Elite, and Mabuhay Miles Elite members
Philippines Airlines is the only local airline with its own airport lounge. If you're a Mabuhay Miles Program cardholder, you have access to Mabuhay Lounge's self-service buffet—including, of course, the famous arroz caldo. The lounge also has cushioned chairs with charging ports, a shower room, a rack of reading materials, a television with flight updates, and a view of the airport runway.
Japan Airlines' Sakura Lounge
Location: Terminal 1 (between Gate 14 and 15)
Operating hours: Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Entrance: Free for Japan Airlines Mileage Bank Diamond, Premier, Sapphire, Global Club members; as well as First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class (Flex Y Fare) passengers
The Sakura Lounge is the airport lounge by Japan Airlines (JAL). If you've booked a premium seat via JAL, you have access to Sakura Lounge's number of amenities, such as the buffet with the in-house beef curry, smoking rooms, restrooms, and free WiFi.
Cathay Pacific
Location: 4/F Terminal 3 (near Gate 114)
Operating hours: Open daily from 5 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Entrance: Cathay Pacific First Class, oneworld carrier First Class, Cathay Pacific Business Class, oneworld carrier Business Class, and Lounge Pass Cathay Diamond, Gold, and Silver members. For Cathay Pacific passengers who have regular seats, a lounge pass can be purchased at a flat rate of U.S. $75.
Arguably the most elegant airport lounge at NAIA is Cathay Pacific's Business Class. Located at Terminal 3, the airline's Business and First Class passengers are treated to unlimited food and drinks, WiFi, well-maintained washrooms, access to a business center, and PWD-accessible amenities.
Singapore Airlines' SilverKris Lounge
Location: 4/F Terminal 3
Operating hours: Open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Entrance: Singapore Airlines passengers in First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy, or Economy Class holding KisFlyer Elite Gold, PPS, or PPS Solitaire status, and Premium Economy or Economy Class holding Star Alliance Gold status
The fourth SilverKris Lounge in the world was built at NAIA Terminal 3. After you've gone through immigration, selected Singapore Airlines and Star Alliance passengers are treated to a selection of warm food and light snacks, plush chairs with charging ports, productivity pods who want more privacy, free WiFi, television, and PWD-friendly restrooms.
A Lounge
Location: Terminal 1 (near Gate 2) and 4/F Terminal 3
Operating hours: Open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Entrance: U.S. $25.00
A Lounge is a pay-per-use airport lounge with PWD-friendly access, shower rooms, food and beverages (alcohol and non-alcoholic), stable and high-speed WiFi, and a television where you can see flight information and updates.
Wings Transit Lounge
Location: 4/F Terminal 3
Operating hours: Open 24/7
Entrance: Rates start at P700 for the Lounge Seats
For those with reaaally early flights who can't be bothered to travel or commute to the airport during ungodly hours, you can catch up on your z's at Wings Transit Lounge. This airport lounge is the best for all your relaxation needs as they have rooms, lounge chairs, massages, and foot spas.
Lounge Seats are at P700 for seven hours, which is inclusive of an unlimited finger food buffet, unlimited hot and cold drinks, a luggage storage area, and WiFi. Stay at the Capsule costs P1,000, the Twin Room for P1,800, and the Family Room for P3,200. Massage rates range from P450 (30 minutes) to P675 (one hour) with a choice of body massage or head-neck-shoulder massage or foot massage. Foot spa starts at P300.
Dusit Thani Manila
Location: Terminal 1
Operating hours: Open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Entrance: Open to arriving Dusit Thani Manila guests
For arriving passengers who have booked a stay at Dusit Thani Manila, you can access their airport lounge at Terminal 1. This lounge has cushioned couches, free-flowing coffee and tea, plus a food buffet.
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