MNL Airport Live Departures
Checking in at Manila Airport
To start your journey through Manila Airport, you need to find your airline’s check-in desk. For that, we recommend checking the latest information either on the screens at the entrance of the airport or on our live Manila Airport departures board above.
This step is important because Manila Airport has four terminals. Terminals 1 and 3 are for international departures. Whereas Terminals 2 and 4 are for domestic departures. If you’re at the wrong terminal for your airline, you can take the free shuttle bus from outside the terminal building.
Once you know what check-in desk to go to, head there to drop off your luggage and collect your boarding pass.
Manila Airport Departures Terminal 1 – Located on the first floor.
Manila Airport Departures Terminal 2 – Located on the first floor.
Manila Airport Departures Terminal 3 – Located on the first floor.
Manila Airport Departures Terminal 4 – Located on the ground floor.
When to arrive at Manila Airport?
Manila Airport recommends international travellers arrive at least 3 hours before their flights. If you’re flying domestically, 2 hours should be enough.
What’s next?
After dropping your bags and checking in, you can head towards the security checkpoint.
Security lines can be lengthy, especially in the Manila Airport departures in the international terminals. To save on time, prepare your items correctly for screening:
- Manila Airport recommends that you place all of your liquids into checked luggage for a smoother passage through security.
- If you need to carry liquids, aerosols or gels in your hand luggage, you’ll need to pack them into individual 100 ml vessels and place these containers into a 1-litre clear plastic bag.
- Remove your outerwear, including hats, coats, scarves, and so on.
- Place your belongings as well as your hand luggage into the trays on the security conveyor belt.
- When prompted, walk under the metal detectors.
- Collect your belongings on the other side.
Caution: Manila Airport has had reports of thefts in recent years, so keep a close eye on your belongings at all times.
After going through security, you can head to the Manila Airport departures gates.
What to do in Departures at Manila Airport?
Departures at Manila Airport are slightly different from terminal to terminal. However, all four offer basic facilities such as toilets, charging points, free WiFi, water fountains, ATMs, currency exchange, and seating.
Let’s start with Terminal 1. This international terminal has a duty-free, two prayer spaces, a children’s play area and a nursing room. Furthermore, five of the airport’s lounges are located on the upper floors of T1.
Terminal 2 is the largest domestic departures lounge. There are some shops for snacks, books, newspapers and electronics.
Manila Airport departures at Terminal 3 is similar to Terminal 1, except it also has a shoe shining service and a larger selection of shops. For example, MAC Cosmetics and Jo Malone are available alongside the duty-free.
Finally, Terminal 4 is the smallest terminal with a limited number of cafés and shops.
The options for Manila Airport departures food vary too. Terminal 1 and 3 has a selection of cafés, and local and international restaurants. Terminals 2 and 4 are smaller and therefore have fewer options. Check out our full guide to learn more about the Manila Airport departures restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What flights are in NAIA Terminal 1?
Terminal 1 at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport handles international flights. The main airlines include Air China, Air Niugini, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Kuwait Airways, Malaysia Airlines, and Philippine Airlines.