I made my first trip to the Manila on the 8th of March. The 14 and a half hour flight was tiring after working a full 8hour day but definitely got sleep on the plane. Arriving in Terminal 1 was pretty stressful free for me as I prepared ahead of time by watching videos. Wasn't sure what immigration and customs was going to be like after watching the videos but it went pretty quick as there was only 5 people ahead of me. When I left Manila going back to the states I was not really sure where I needed to go so me being the outgoing person that I am always asked security for directions without any hesitation and everything went smooth. They are friendly so be afraid to ask questions. They won't bite. They are human and want you to be relaxed anyways so just get out of the American uptight ass shells we all live in and be friendly. I had heard that you need to prepare for long wait times at immigration and security screening so after my hotel checkout time I did some last minute running around with my girlfriend before she left to go home and then I booked a grab 8 hours before my flight departure time. Getting there early was stress free, lines were short, and screening was easy. What I didn't like was after I got to the gate and been there for 4 hours already, everyone around the gates had to go back through screening and get a pat down. I know what to expect for next year and I am already prepared so if you are flying here into or out of terminal 1 just do some quick online research to make it easier and be friendly don't be afraid to start conversations read more

Oh boy--we did it! From LAX to Manila's NAIA Terminal 1, then racing to Terminal 2 for our Coron connection with just enough time to wonder, "Is this how travel-induced ulcers are made?" The international flight arrived early (hallelujah!), but the wait for our luggage? Pure psychological warfare! Absolute torture! I was pacing like a contestant on "The Amazing Race: Airport Edition" while silently saying goodbye to my fingernails. Meanwhile, my sister dubbed me full-on kray-kray for attempting this tight a connection in the Philippines of all places--and honestly? She had a point. As if the ticking clock wasn't enough, the PAL app decided to stress me out even more with hourly "your flight is boarding soon" push notifications. Calm down, PAL. Let me breathe. Then came the classic NAIA twist: flying with PAL? Logically, you head to the PAL entrance to check-in. Makes sense right? BUT NO, a very chill security guard casually points--with his lips, of course--toward the AirAsia building. "Check in ober der ser." HUH?! Is this a crossover episode? A budget travel influencer collab? What is happening? After our brief scavenger hunt, plus a weigh-in battle at the luggage scale (nothing says family bonding like accusing each other of being "suspiciously dense"), we finally made it to our gate. The biggest surprise - Terminal 2! It's not bad at all! Spacious, clean, and bright. It even has that "recently renovated and not haunted" vibe, A far cry from the haunted-Jurassic vibes of NAIA T1 (bless its aging soul). The PAL crew? Absolutely wonderful. Friendly, efficient, and clearly trained in crisis management for stressed travelers like yours truly LOL. Moral of the story: be nice, people. Always remember the Golden Rule. Kindness might be your boarding pass to sanity. So here we are--connection secured, spirits high, and officially on vacation mode. From panic to paradise, all before lunch. Final Verdict: Solid 4 out of 5 lost brain cells. Would definitely run this airport obstacle course again... in cross-trainers next time. read more

Why is Terminal 2 the best overall terminal at NAIA? It's so clean and organized both inside and out. The pickup area looks like a true modern-day airport. They need to renovate the other terminals, especially the international one. It's so small and crowded there and always a hassle to find the person you're looking for. read more

I like Terminal 2, in comparison to Terminal 1. Terminal 1 is taxing, tiring and worrisome. Terminal 2, on the other hand, is Clean, designed by SOM (Skidmore, Owings and Merrill), less chaotic, has better pick up and drop off areas, seemingly has much shorter lines and the carousel area is always clear and orderly. It's always a pleasure to land or depart from here. Now the food/coffee offerings could be better and the seating area needs to be enhanced. It's always way too busy at the gates. Surprisingly, I haven't had to use the restrooms here, that's a big Terminal 1 complaint for me. With more than 7,000 Philippine islands, if your flying domestically or using PAL for international flights to HK/Singapore/etc., you'll find yourself using Terminal 2. read more

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(MNL) Manila International Airport aka "NAIA" consists of 4 Terminals, with NAIA2 serving most of PAL's International and domestic flights, with a few overflow Int'l flights out of NAIA1. This International Airport is medium in size that it consists of 3 other separate terminals. It's been notoriously known for being one of the worst and least desirable airports of all Asia. If not, the whole world. Being that it's a gateway to The Philippines and other ASEAN countries, international carriers come from all across Asia, Europe, Africa, a few major US Cities, and all around the Pacific to connect you to other destinations. There are a few boutique luxury stores, Duty Free Shops, a small Food Hall, coffee shops, you can also get a massage at a spa before your flight. I can't exactly review on PAL's Business Lounge as my flights in and out of MNL were not in Business Class. Clearing security was a bit chaotic, but organized. I wish it was an easier process, like clearing US's TSA Precheck. When exiting International Arrivals, there are a few Currency Exchange counters and Airport Taxi. What does move quickly are the lines clearing Immigration. They work fast and the process is pain free. What I did notice is that the check-in counters have been updated, brighter lights, and wider walkways. From the last visit, this look of the airport has made some type of improvement. One thing that I would like to point out was that your luggage's had to be pre-screened prior to checking in at bag drop. You would assume your luggage's would be screened once bags are dropped off prior to entering cargo. According to PAL's website, you may check in 5-6 hours prior to your International flight. Word of advice, be patient and just let the process flow. You'll eventually get to your gate. read more

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Plenty of improvement, however why does the Admin do not allow GREEN GSM Booked Taxi. Very inconvenient for passengers with baggages because UBE Bus and Grab and Airport Taxis are expensive!!! There must be consideration for this. read more

Like most terminals, around the world, the food kiosks/restaurants, aren't open all day. It's an easy one to get around though and it's clean and maintained. The employees are quite kind, but occasionally look at you, like a deer in headlights, when they probably can't understand your English. Patience is key, that's all. Otherwise, a very simple and medium-sized terminal, that only seats Philippine Airlines passengers. :) read more

NAIA Terminal 2 - Cafe France "Pizza." Surprisingly yummy! Creme Brulee Latte ~ very yummy! - Airport Terminals Near Me - Pasay, NCR

This airport terminal is fine. There were enough seats for everyone to be comfortable. There were food stalls for the hungry travelers. My favorite is Krispy Kreme doughnuts, which was fresh when I got 2 for a snack while waiting. read more

There are 2 security check points. We were not aware of the second one and bought our water and coffee after the first checkpoint. All unopened and had to throw them out. What is the point of another checkpoint after duty free? I'm pissed that we had too much throw out all our waters and coffee. read more

Philippine Airlines Terminal needs a complete overhaul. It is a small terminal but quite busy since it operates all PAL domestic flights - Cebu, Davao, Bacolod, IloIlo, Caticlan etc. The airport is quite dirty and not very organized. Security check points are a mere joke. Ground Level: Arrivals. Second Level: Departures, Check-in and Boarding areas. The terminal has 12 aerobridges that link directly Terminal 2 to the planes. Very few food options, mostly packaged junk food. The staff at the PAL check-in counters are surprisingly not so friendly. Quite contrary to the ever hospitable people of the Philippines. read more

NAIA Terminal 2 - PAL domestic terminal - Airport Terminals Near Me - Pasay, NCR

Seems like NAIA Terminal 2 is the less crowded terminal. Not much food choices. Only lil stalls to choose from unlike Terminal 3 that has a lot pf restaurants. They do have charging station here and there if you get in early. You have to go thru 3 different xrays/security. They screen your check in luggage before dropping it off. read more

NAIA Terminal 2 - Gate 2 - Airport Terminals Near Me - Pasay, NCR

I am surprised and appalled at how this Terminal has 2 stars, when it deserves 1 star: the lowest rating possible. No stars at all would be even better. I've flown domestic across the US and internationally, and after all my experiences in NAIA Terminal 2 the label "World's Worst Airport" is the most fitting and well deserved title I've ever read about NAIA. There's so many security checkpoints. The one at the beginning isn't bad since it moves quick, but after checking in we have to go through another checkpoint which I find so redundant and pointless. We also have to show our boarding pass and ID about 4 times before boarding which is unheard of in many other airports since their check in process is so much smoother. I come to believe that we're repeating procedures because the airport is doing it wrong or incorrect the first time. This creates longer lines and can hinder efficiency. The wifi here is another thing I have qualms with. There is free wifi and only for 3 hours I believe. This can be bypassed if you have a filipino phone number, so if you have a delayed flight or long layover past 3 hours and you're a foreigner then good luck. You never know what it's going to be like in Terminal 2, and one time some of the AC units weren't working. So it was very humid, pretty much sweltering inside, and our flight was delayed for a while. It kind of felt like hell actually, especially with the treatment we received from the employees. This last experience that happened is something I will never forget. My family and I were simply using the elevator from the second floor to get to the third floor for our connecting flight in this terminal. When we were leaving the elevator from Terminal 2, a woman employee immediately entered and we didn't even all step off yet. It was a very small elevator as well. My parent and I turned back to say that it was very rude and then her eyes widened when the elevator doors were going to close on my grandma. She didn't apologize once and closed the elevator doors immediately. I'm not going to generalize about all the employees here but from what I experienced some of them are selfish, will not apologize, or won't feel any remorse within interactions and scenarios like when elevator doors close on you or your loved one. An airport is supposed to represent the people and the country's culture, but I feel so ashamed as a Filipino, hurt, and disrespected knowing that a worker would let any physical harm happen to me or my family. I've seen with my own eyes that workers will simply cause and watch the elderly be physically endangered. 2 stars is too generous for this place. Now I know that Terminal 2 is dedicated to PAL flights, and I have my reservations about PAL as well. From now on to protect myself, my family and loved ones, I will avoid NAIA and PAL at all costs. read more

An improvement, I will admit. The same screening still applies (see previous review) WITH ADDED screening of bags to be checked in. Each back will be opened and searched and swabbed. If you have balikbayan boxes, they will do the same. So, allocate extra time for this. They must have been going through some kinda changes the last time I was here (15 months ago, to be exact.) There is now a bar where one can lounge for drinks and food (although the selection can use a serious upgrade.) The lines to get in the planes are far more organized. Overall, they really got it together. I remember it being so damn chaotic the last time I flew out of Manila. So, yeah, I'll bump them up a bit. Here's hoping they maintain and/or make more improvements! read more

NAIA Terminal 2 - Airport Terminals Near Me - Pasay, NCR

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I usually fly with Philippine Airlines and Terminal 2 was their own terminal for years before some flights were reshuffled in the past year or so. It is a simple terminal that is lacking in food options and sufficient toilets for everyone using this airport. Only consolation would be if you have access to the Mabuhay Lounge for good food and good amenities. They are currently updating the arrivals area so there are lots of boards and construction happening. read more

This airport sucks. Very disorganized! I took a flight back to San Francisco from terminal 2. We went through security at least 5 times. After we got to the gate and bought waters for the flight. They made an announcement and had everyone go through security again and I had to throw away all the water I just bought. My flight changed ( flight number and time) and no one got any notification. Not much to eat or buy in this terminal. Its $7 US dollars for a bag of chips which is a SCAM! 2 stars for the clean bathrooms and airport massage. read more

Flew in and out of NAIA Terminal 2 on my way from SFO to Tacloban City with Manila being the connector. If you fly PAL, you will be in Terminal 2. But the domestic and international flights are in separate areas of the terminal, so you have to go outside and come back in, resulting in not one but three security checkpoints when departing for the US. That's on top of the two I was subjected to leaving the Tacloban City Airport, for a total of five. Ridiculous! The terminals are not air conditioned either, and food availability is non-existent in the international area but better on the domestic side. Oh, here's a tip: If you have questions or want directions, ask security. When I initially arrived, I was scouring the area for info. Some guy noticed this and came up to me and assisted me. Then he asked me for a tip! What a scam! The airport shouldn't even allow this guy inside. He must be paying someone off to look the other way. Corruption is alive and well at NAIA Terminal 2... read more

NAIA Terminal 2 - NAIA Terminal 2, Gate 6, MNL to SFO. Minuscule waiting area. - Airport Terminals Near Me - Pasay, NCR

This terminal is exclusive for all Philippine Airlines flights. Left wing of the building is for international flights, while the opposite side is for the domestic flights. Ready with your check in code or paper ticket and id because the security will check and let you in. From security, you pass through the first scanner. Check airlines rules about baggages. After passing the scan, proceed to check-in counter for boarding pass and deposit of check in luggages. As per economy issued a few months ago, I got 10 kilos of free luggage checkin. That's equivalent to 22 pounds. In excess, pay php 200 per kilo or 2.2 lbs. you can avail of prepaid baggage 4 hours prior to check, so the cost will only be php 200 for 5 kilos. Call the hotline or inquire at the pal ticket office for guidelines. Terminal fee already included in my airline ticket bound manila to local destination. Got my boarding pass. Proceeded to another scanner. I was advice from the check in counter that 35 ml liquid or less is allowed. A few steps away is the terminal where my flight is bound. There are airline terminal seats available. Comfy blue faux leather seats, long enough to seat 4 people. You can occupy the whole seat for sleeping. Few more minutes of waiting and my flight is ready for boarding. While waiting, there is 2 hours of free wifi, free hot and cold water dispenser situated in between male and female restrooms. The restrooms where clean, with toilet paper and soap. Running out of battery, there is a charging station also near the restrooms. Make sure to eat before you leave the house or hotel. The food prices here are surging high. Was hungry before and I ate at this Asian named noodle place inside the terminal. The meal was good but had to spend like $5 for soup, but you can have good noodle soup for $2-3 of course outside the airport. FYI, there is red ribbon bakeshop, cafe France, Lola babes serving local food and coffee shops too. Already paging for my flight ready for boarding. Was asked to present my boarding pass and Id. Forming a line and we are ready to board the plane. There is complimentary snack and coffee, black tea and water during the short domestic flight. It's a bit chilly, brought my light sweater to warm me up. Gotta go! read more

NAIA Terminal 2 - Airport Terminals Near Me - Pasay, NCR

Note: this is for domestic only I've been to 3 of the 4 naia terminals now and this one has the cleanest and most functional restroom. The wait to get into this terminal (domestic side) was non existent. I was done with check in really fast, with nothing left to do but wait. Once you get inside the terminal, the hot food options aren't great. There's some french cafe in here with sandwiches but it didn't look appealing. I ended up grabbing some breads from the Red Ribbon stand. Only PAL flights go out of here. read more

This terminal is just for PAL domestic flights currently. Getting through security was fast. Air conditioner works and it's a big relief coming in from the heat outside. The bathroom is surprisingly clean with tissue paper inside each stall!!! Most would take it for granted but in this country having tissue in each stall is a cause for celebration! :) Free Wi-Fi is available. And they now have charging stations and laptop stations. Charging stations are in very obscure spots where there are rarely any seats next to them. The laptop stations barely have seats available. They have around 5 power outlets but just 2 seats. It's not peak travel season so the airport has lots of seats for people waiting at the gate. There's still more room for improvement with this airport. read more

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Incompetence is the word to describe how this airport terminal is managed. When you enter the terminal, you will be in a really big area where everyone checks in for the different airlines. It is so chaotic!! No clear signage where to queue and the airport personnel are working so slow that everyone should expect to at least spend an hour & a half lining up. You then have a long queue for security checks then again for boarding. Spending 3 hours is basically the norm going through this entire ridiculously incompetent airport. Avoid Manila airport if you can, better to use cebu or Davao international airports. read more

Now, I have been through this terminal many times now, entering and departing. The people working here seem to be always be more serious than friendly. Usually, the people in this country are friendly. It's always a hit or miss with me depending on who you meet. What I don't understand is why this airport terminal is always freakin' hot?! They need to crank that AC sh*t up as I am always sweating bullets here! Going through customs entering the country is like a stampede and you NEED to hurry to go through customs line or you will be pushed out of the way... The last time I was entering the PI customs, there was no line structure; it was who ever could get through first! Coming through this terminal going to our PAL flight going home, you will have to check in and make sure your terminal fees are paid. As of today, 550php is due still. I finally understand the need for three security checks...hate to rate on my people but, looks like they are checking their own workers incompetence... You are not suppose to bring bottles or tape through. I already saw through the second security points more tape found. What I don't understand, if we bought bottled water after the second check point, why does it have to be thrown if bought at the airport itself going through the third security point? It doesn't make sense at all? We have to finish our drinks outside of the gate area? Even the charging stations are outside the gate area? They have additional stores made towards the end of the terminal but I don't want to go through the hassle to check it in the security point. Airport is pretty clean, bathrooms have toilet tissue but the airport is just way too hot in there! To give a little better rating on my review, good thing they have free wifi and is mostly working or I would have been miserable! I have no choice being here since I always usually go to PI and this is my terminal I usually go through...ahm. They need to organize this airport better, that's all I 'm saying! ;-p read more

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I don't know how this place has three stars. Are you fucking kidding me?!?? Reasons why this place sucks monkey balls: 1. Lack of food/restaurant options. Who the fuck wants a Filipino hotdog? What the fuck is in there?? Can I get a McDonalds or another chain up in here? 2. The hard metal seats. Uncomfortable and some are broken. They lean forward. What the fuck? 3. Lack of charging stations. I just shake my head at the poor airport planning. Great you have two sites to try and fight your way through a crowd because of the lack of plugs. 3. The MOST annoying/doesn't make any fucking sense thing: the last security check. My bag has been checked twice BEFORE I even get to my gate and then there is that last security check. It's not even time to board the plane and they make you throw away your water or any other drinks you've purchased IN the airport!!!!!!! For real????? I'm already at the gate!!! You guys sold me this shit!!! And you're calling it dangerous??? This shit doesn't happen state side. Once you're at your gate and have purchased from that area you're good to go. No bullshitting around.Thank God I don't live here!!! It's the most stupidest step ever in this whole process. Who is the idiot that created this?? They should be fired! Are staff just bored and they want to fuck with passengers and check everything again??? 4. All their steps are repetitive and unnecessary. I can't even count how many people have checked my damn ticket. I'm pretty sure they're just adding steps to employ people because of the poverty situation. Philippines resort hopping is great. The bullshit between flights makes you want to shoot your self and thank good you're only visiting. read more

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The exclusive terminal of Philippine Airlines. Over the last few years I've flown domestic and internationally across the US, some parts of Europe and a few parts of Asia. I've been lucky enough in that I've only had a few major issues flying in and out of airports in all the times I've flown but my experience at NAIA terminal 2 makes NAIA's status as "worst airport in the world" somewhat justified. My gripes about NAIA T2: 1. EXTREMELY LONG LINES DUE TO INEFFICIENCY. This was the main reason why despite completing the check-in process online and arriving at the airport 2.5 hours prior to takeoff my family almost missed our flight. - Philippine Airlines is the only airport I know that separates its check-in counters by destination. I think there is a flaw somewhere in its design as I haven't seen other airlines do this. - For Philippine Airlines in particular, no mobile boarding pass option, no bag drop for those that have completed online check-in nor an option to reprint the boarding pass. It says a lot that even Cebu Pacific, the Philippines' answer to a "budget airline", has a more efficient check-in process that includes a mobile QR code boarding pass and bag drop. Just having this option would eliminate a good portion of the line and at the least rewards travelers who have done the check-in process correctly. 2. Free wifi, but a very crappy way of accessing the wifi (OTP sent to a cell phone number, which in most cases I have my US line turned off). And in the instance I was able to access the wifi via my mom's or sister's phone it's so slow that their international plan worked a lot better. 3. Having to present your itinerary even before entering the airport and first screening of bags. This was so annoying especially if you have to pull up your itinerary on a slow wifi. No other airport does this btw because they have more sound check-in procedures. 4. Only 1-2 people at the counters for at least 50+ passengers that are carrying at least a few bags and balikbayan boxes each. This is also a major factor for the long lines. In addition, I overheard quite a lot of these people had issues with their ticket/visas. A lot of time is spent checking the requirements of their final destination. It sucks that a lot of these people aren't really savvy travelers (only travel to/from the Philippines at the most 1x/year to see friends/family back home) and having issues with documentation can easily cause a domino effect for everyone else behind you. Luckily my family didn't miss our flight because someone did start prioritizing people who had flights departing soon. I also ensured that I did the check-in process correctly for my family so the counter agent was relatively quick and efficient in checking documents and getting the checked baggage on board. - One person behind the counter who was on her phone the entire time and didn't even bother opening up another counter to help alleviate the line. 5. A somewhat racial component. I'm a Filipino-American who doesn't know Tagalog as my parents prioritized me learning English for quick assimilation into American culture (my siblings were born here and are native English speakers but they too don't know the language). So it was a little bit of a gripe when all the agents initially started speaking to me in Tagalog and for some people, changing their behavior whenever I requested they speak in English. No I am not ignoring my heritage, I just want to make it to my final destination with as little hiccup as possible. - An immigration agent sounded incredulous when I mentioned I wasn't a dual citizen (and thus not having a Filipino passport). - Someone on the flight back to Manila via PAL was shocked when I requested the Philippines arrival form for all family members (Filipino citizens don't need to do this). All of us earned our US passports the right way, no need to be judgey. Because of my issues with PAL and NAIA T2 I am never flying Philippine Airlines again. read more

Recently there were so much unpleasant review regarding this terminal....but durint the time that i was one of the thousands of passengers awaiting in there..it was all good I will admit i was so scared too regarding this rumors that they will put a bullet in your suitcase or carry on then they will give you a hard time or end up paying big chunks of money or the worse is you end up in jail.....based on my personal experience boyh ways i had a pleasant flight that includes immigration and flying with the Philippine air lines.....no drama it was smooth.... Terminal 2 is exclusive to Pal only it was big if im not mistaken therewere morethan 10 gates for international flight...inside while waiting there were few restaurants that serves filipino and international cusines...theres duty free and some specialty stores to enjoy while awiting for your flight....theres the smoking area which is good...computer station but very limited seats,theres this mabuhay lounge...free wifi inside and i used it continiously while waiting for my flight..no problem...sockets to charge your electronic devices are everywhere... The only problem that i see was the air conditioning, theres a lot of them plus huge electric fan but still it was warm inside...most people are complaining while perspiring.another one was few washroom inside..i will agree that it wasnt the best air port in the world but i will disagree aswell if they will say it was the worse...MABUHAY read more

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We passed thru security and document checks a total of FOUR times before boarding. A little ridiculous, no ?!?!

Probably the least desirable place to wait for one's flight. The airport terminal is small and the passenger services at the airside is totally crap. Beyond immigration and security, there is no choice but to wait in a highly cramp space and endure noise amplified by endless announcements. There are no decent places to eat as well; food stalls sell overpriced junk. Unlike in Terminals 1 and 3, there are no cafes like Starbucks or Seattles or Bo's (Cafe France is another overpriced crap.). There is no decent place to even put your laptop and do some work as all the laptop desks are occupied. Unless one has access to the elusive Mabuhay Lounge, there is no other option but to get bored while waiting for your flight. Okay, I like the architectural design of this terminal with the glass and steel design that allows natural sunlight to come in. But given the density of the place, bad services, one feels like inside a cage eager to leave it. This is the hub of Philippine Airlines. As such, it is a big disappointment how the airline allows passengers to endure unpleasant airport services. read more

NAIA Terminal 2 - Crowded. Even hallways are either packed or blocked. - Airport Terminals Near Me - Pasay, NCR

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For Philippine standard service, this is exceptional. The toilets are very clean and has all the facilities working. It's easy to get from the domestic to international terminal and vice versa. Unfortunately, the inter termibal transfer is bit as frequent as one would like ot to be. It's usually hot and humid in Manila, so there's an added discomfort for someone waiting for the shuttle. But this is more of an interzterminal service than a NAIA Termibal 2 service. Everyone is very courteous, knowledeable, and helpful. There's no concern of getting lost. There's enough food options for travellers waiting for their flight. If you can, try to keep your flights within the same terminal. It will save you time and any potential headaches. read more

This terminal is so run down and gross. It's incredibly small. There is only one lounge and you can't use it unless you are business class for the airline, so there is no paid lounge. Good luck if you are stuck here for hours. Total garbage. read more

If you have connecting flights, like local, you have to go out the terminal and get screened again. Not sure why, when you are sterile already you should be able to just go to your next gate. read more

[WARNING: ANOTHER LONG BUT PISSED OFF REVIEW AHEAD] I've been living here in the Philippines now for around 5-6 years and this place LITERALLY has not changed one bit. And that's not a good thing in this situation. NAIA2 is always claimed to be the worst airport in Asia and one of the worst in the world. One trip to the Philippines is evidence enough to see why. From personal experience, I've experienced countless setbacks such as delays, cancellations, lost bags, and under maintained facilities just to name a few. Every time I come here, I always expect the worst. Not to mention, NAIA2 was the first airport in the world that I've been to that charged a "terminal fee". Seems like good ol' Philippine corruption and/or greed at its finest because after all those years of charging those terminal fees, it seemed that that money disappeared into thin air. Because for sure, none of it was being to put to the use of bettering the airport itself. Thank god they ended this practice but only recently. Also, WHAT THE HELL ARE THOSE LAUGHABLE SECURITY CHECKPOINTS? If you're going to have a security checkpoint as cars enter the airport, do it THOROUGHLY. I really don't see the point of a guard basically "screening" drivers by looks and making judgment calls on who's a threat or not. Unless the guards working here are mind readers, I just don't see the point of having a checkpoint like this at all. Whether or not you're accustomed to the airports here or don't really care, the main thing that should be concerning for most is that this is the first impression that most outsiders will make about the Philippines. As soon as they step foot off the plane and are welcomed by our substandard airport conditions, what else are they to think about the rest of our country? Like they say, you only get one chance to make a first impression and right now, we're really shooting ourselves in the foot in this department. Other inconveniences on the list you'll most likely encounter here as well are the lack of Wi-FI, food options, parking and not having the privilege of accompanying your loved ones all the way to the gating area as non-ticket holders are not allowed inside the airport (another first for me), so plan accordingly. I can only hope that things get better but after 5-6 years of seeing the same thing over and over, I can only hold my breath. On another note, I just only wish I could give this place a grade lower than 1 star. Pros -None. Cons -Way too many to list. read more

Worst international airport I've ever been to. It's like being in hell. Ghetto experience from beginning to end. If you don't have a choice to depart from this place, being 3 hours early is not enough, come in about 5 hours to reduce your chances of anxiety attack of missing your flight. Theres only one queue to check in, so before you can even get to an actual check in counter (which is SHARED by all flights, no matter what your schedule is) it will take about 2.5-3hours, not to include some travelers who cut the line. Thats just the gate to hell, after you check in your luggages and pass through immigration, theres a couple more security check points to go through where you scan your carry on items. The last security to reach your designated gate is also a shared security. This queue after queue after queue is very stressful and inefficient. The staff is also rude and acts like they're above everyone. You can never get a direct answer from them once asked why things are done the way it is! It was a traumatic experience for me. As much as I love visiting the Philippines it makes me not want to visit anymore if i have to go through this again. read more

Terminal 2 is for PAL flights only. Register online 24h before and you can pick up your thermal sheet boarding pass at their kiosks and drop off your bags at the bag drop counter. If not, you can do it the regular way. Security is strict again, so they don't allow non flyers in. Oh well. Wait till that changes, because it always does. read more

NAIA Terminal 2 - Short trip - Airport Terminals Near Me - Pasay, NCR

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Worst terminal I've ever been into my life. There are 7 security checkpoints to go through (when flying back to the US)! Not two or three but 7!!! DO NOT BUY ANYTHING INSIDE THE TERMINAL TO TAKE ON THE PLANE. You are NOT allowed to take any liquids or food on the plane! Here are the checkpoints: 1: when you enter the terminal, you show boarding pass and passport. 2: go through security to inspect your bags and yourself. 3: go to another security checkpoint to test your bags for bombs. 3.5: someone checks your passport before the main check in counter 4: check in counter where they check your passports and/or visas and make sure everything matches. 5: immigration checkpoint. 6: another security checkpoint to check yourself and your carryons again 7: another security checkpoint before you can board the plane to check for yourself and carryons again. We bought water inside the terminal once we got through checkpoint #6 since we thought that was it. There are 2 little places for food and that's it. So don't come to this terminal expecting jollybees, chowking, Starbucks or anything else. Besides all of that, you can't take any drinks or food on the airplane because you go through another checkpoint right before you board the aircraft. I understand that you can't bring in drinks from outside but once inside the terminal? Do you understand why this is a lame terminal? I'm almost certain to not fly with PAL again just to avoid this terminal.... read more

It's not as bad as other reviewers have made it out to be, but it's certainly not a five-star experience. Of course, if you compare the terminal to what it was decades ago, then, yes, it's five stars. Used for domestic flights by Philippine Airlines, NAIA Terminal 2 is perfectly fine for arriving, departing, or hanging out during a quick layover. The bathrooms are clean, it's easy to get a cab (or a GrabTaxi) right outside, and you get one free hour of wi-fi. It can get hot in the terminal, but if you go to the Philippines and aren't expecting to be hot, then you need to reacquaint yourself with a map and/or Google "Philippines weather." read more

I do believe that inside every FIlipino is someone constantly longing for a better airport. I'm not asking for a Changi type of experience (which does not seem to be plausible or realistic here), but at least a facility with better ventilation and air-conditioning system would be SO GREAT. I went out of the country during labor day, and as expected, public holidays and airports do not equate to a pleasurable travel experience. Though, these crowded situations can not be helped, a cooler environment and adequate ventilation would immensely improve this whole airport's experience and preserving passengers' sanity. Though there were some evident signs at attempts at improvement, which are oscillating fans placed on top of air-conditioning units, these are still terribly insufficient. If you're traveling with PAL, you will be using this airport which is exclusively for PAL flights only (domestic and international). Though the facility's structure is covered in glass, the interior isn't all that fancy. It's actually pretty straightforward, and stripped down to essentials. Food options can be slim, and the whole place could really use some inspiration. However, if you're traveling while working, one good thing about this terminal is that they have laptop stations with electric sockets. Though, their free wi-fi connection is pretty bad to nonexistent so it would be wiser to just bring your own and not rely on the airport's erratic connection. read more

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I think this airport was originally designed as a domestic terminal. It's small. This is my second time using this. First was 2007 and twelve years later, no improvement. Don't fly PAL to avoid this shitty terminal. read more

NAIA Terminal 2 - Ewwwwww! - Airport Terminals Near Me - Pasay, NCR

4/5 REVIEW FOR 12/27/21 DURING COVID: PAL PR102 Flight from MNL-LAX Noting these for flyers to manage their expectations for flights during covid: For ever queue and point person you meet -- initial security, security before check-in, check-in, immigration, security after immigration, security before flight -- they will request to see: 1. Boarding Pass 2. Passport 3. PCR test printout 4. Vaccination cards (two dose to booster if you have) Every security point, my bags were physically opened and checked: 1. Security before check-in -- opened my check-in baggage and looked at contents 2. Security before flight -- opened my carry on luggage and opened my make up bag, underwear bag, and looked at all cords (laptop charger, mobile charger, watch charger, etc) During check-in, they took 30+ mins to confirm my F-1 student visa status. I think this should not have taken THAT long. This was incovenient but they were doing their job at least in terms of ensuring extreme safety against covid, and unpermitted items on flights. Every point person was pleasant to talk to despite all of this. read more

This terminal sucks! I flew PR 102 on a business class and I don't think it is worth it. All the services and facilities were subpar. Not worth the upgrade. I hope the airline do something about it. read more

For what it is now, Terminal 2 has improved since the last time I flew out of here. It's definitely a lot cleaner now, and the employees are more courteous. Expect to go through security three times. Once at the main entrance, again before you enter the terminal after you check in, and again before you go to your assigned gate. When you're in the terminal, there are stores and fast food places to keep you occupied while you wait for your flight. The bathrooms are pretty clean and are constantly kept up by the attendants. It's nice to see this terminal's improved. read more

Beware that if you are arriving from a domestic flight from this terminal and also departing on an international flight from here, you'll need to go outside and enter the international flight entrance. I was wondering why I didn't have to go through immigration after security and then realized I was in the domestic area only after asking an airport employee. The security guard at the domestic security check didn't even tell or warn me that I was in the wrong area even after looking at my ticket and passport.... I remember now why this terminal is horrible out from. Luckily I didn't miss my connecting flight. read more