Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

Ninoy Aquino International Airport operates four terminals requiring shuttle bus transfers for connections, each serving different airlines and routes. Terminal 1 primarily handles international flights for non-Philippine Airlines carriers, featuring older architecture with basic check-in facilities, traditional security screening, immigration processing with separate counters for Filipino citizens and foreigners, limited duty-free shopping, modest dining options, and minimal lounge facilities. Terminal 2 serves as Philippine Airlines' domestic hub with compact gates, streamlined domestic security procedures, and basic amenities focused on quick turnarounds for domestic flights. Terminal 3, the newest and most modern facility, serves as Philippine Airlines' primary international hub and handles most long-haul international flights, featuring spacious check-in halls with modern counters and self-service kiosks, advanced security screening with multiple lanes, comprehensive immigration facilities with e-gates and dedicated fast-track processing, extensive retail areas including duty-free shops and Filipino souvenir stores, diverse dining options from fast food to sit-down restaurants featuring local and international cuisine, multiple premium lounges including Philippine Airlines' Mabuhay Lounge and shared facilities, and enhanced passenger services including medical facilities, children's areas, and sleeping zones for extended layovers. Terminal 4 handles budget carriers and charter flights with simplified processing designed for cost-effective operations and basic passenger amenities.