I made my first trip to the Manila on the 8th of March. The 14 and a half hour flight was tiring…read moreafter 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

Oh boy--we did it! From LAX to Manila's NAIA Terminal 1, then racing to Terminal 2 for our Coron…read moreconnection 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.

Crowded full of people, chaos everywhere! Parking is scarce…read morewith all the vehicles everywhere. Strict enforcement and regulations direly needed.

Went to the international terminal and everything is super smooth. Clean and easy directional…read moresigns. They have staff to help with customers with questions. Went through the custom with smooth sailing. Plenty of shops, restaurants and coffee places to checkout. Also lounges are at 114 on 2nd floor.

We were at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 for our roundtrip flight to Japan. We were…read moreable to use the Mabuhay Lounge with breakfast buffet while waiting for boarding. Staff at Mabuhay Lounge was great as we noticed them non stop replenishing hot food items on the tray during breakfast as well as fresh fruits. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They even asked our party of 15 if we needed assistance on anything. We will be using the Mabuhay Lounge for our international travels when in Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Be prepared to show your passport no less then 10 times and don't buy water in the airport thinking…read moreyou now have water for your flight. I get dehydrated easy so I always buy water in the airport after security. They will make you throw it away at the gate and then direct you to use the supplied tap water outside the secure gate area. In other words you are not boarding that plane with water on you.

As an international visitor visiting the Philippines for the 7th time, Ninoy Aquino International…read moreAirport (NAIA) Terminal's 1 (primarily international) and 3 (mix of international/domestic flights) are where both locals and foreigners fly into for flights outside of the Philippines. As for Terminal 1, not much seems to have changed aesthetically (at least from the departure entrance area) although I was informed significant upgrades to the interior portion were done in 2014. Due to Manila traffic it's best that you arrive at the airport at least 4 hours (and that is prior to your commute here) from your flight time. I say this because the immigration process moves very slowly. I took a late afternoon flight and as I'd mentioned in my Metro Manila review, traffic is horrendous in Metro Manila. That being said, I chose to leave 90 minutes prior to. As soon as you step out of the car/Grab rideshare/Jeepney to enter through any of the 3 terminals, make sure you have your boarding pass and passport ready. All too often I see tourists fumble and block the doorway attempting to grab these things which hold up the line. Once settled in and you've checked in your bags/gone through immigration/done your business in the CR / bathroom (for you non Filipino folk). You're probably hungry. For food options, I've been to all 3 terminals. Terminal 1 has a Starbucks, sandwich shop, souvenir shop and a Duty Free. Terminal 2 has mainly snack stalls and a few airport lounges. Unless you're a PAL (Philippine Airlines Mabuhay traveler with extra perks for lounge access), there are a few other lounges like PAGSS Premium (depending on capacity) that you can get into which are open to the public. Granted you'll have to prepay around $27-45 USD for the exclusivity. PAGSS has food and WiFi but I don't believe they have showers. I can't tell you much more because I've never felt the need to use either lounge. The more modern, Terminal 3 has a helluva ton of food options. My favorites from Terminal 3 are Kenny Rogers Roasters (Roasted Chicken/Similar to Boston Market), Shake Shack (Burgers) Mama Lou's (Italian fast casual), Paris Baguette (Bakery) and Ramen Nagi (Japanese Ramen). One last thing I forgot to mention is to make sure you download and complete the eTravel app (etravel.gov.ph) to make the process through the immigration portion smooth upon arrival. This is crucial to do at least a few days before you fly out. Enjoy your time at NAIA and Mabuhay Pilipinas!

Getting off of my connecting flight to transition into the airport was smooth and the staff was…read morevery kind, resourceful and helped me get to where I needed to be. I immediately got a beer before navigating my way through the airport in which I found many convenient stores along the way with local snacks! I checked into the 3-hour lounge which allowed me just enough time before my evening flight. The food options were great! They had one of my favorite options: CHEESE & OLIVE plate! Aside from that, there were many local food options available. I was occupied with the white wine and scotch! The overall airport itself waiting at the gates was overcrowded, loud and many areas under construction. If you're not in the lounge area, I wouldn't recommend it as a long hang out spot.

Decent regional/domestic airport in Manila that handles only local flights. It's pretty basic but…read moregets the job done. There's small kiosks to buy food. There's Filipino food, a seattles best and Papa John's. Restrooms/WC are clean. An attendant is just outside and cleans it regularly. There's an Infant feeding room and a small kiddie lounge. 5 boarding gates right next to each other. Can't miss it in the small boarding area. Lots of seating. Tips: 1. Check in online to avoid long lines. 2. Arrive 2 hours before your flight if you have checkin bags. If the flight is full and you come late, your bag might not make the flight and arrive on the next. 3. If you have checkin bags and did #1, Scan boarding pass and print bag tags at machine on left side as soon as you enter checkin area. Then go to bag drop. Note: For people with mobility issues, definitely no PWD accommodations. They might try to carry you up the stairs to board the plane. There is no ramp, no lift , just stairs to board the plane.

This is one of my favorite layover -Narita airport. Duty frees are my first stop and I like to get…read moresnacks from here such as the Japanese seafood chips and the pistachios covered in wasabi. So good! Unfortunately, I couldn't roam around the whole airport the last I was here bcs this airport is massive as well and I only had an hour to spend here. There's so much to do when you have the opportunity. You can shower, store your goods while shopping, shop shop shop, eat and buy whatever Japan -made are available. There are several Japanese souvenirs stores and high end shops as well. I recommend to everyone to stop by here. You won't be disappointed at all. The best part is and most favorite thing here in Japan is the presentations when I buy something like candies, snacks, etc. They always take pride in their products and are nicely packaged with care and personal touches. Love love Japan!

there are no charging places that work in this entire airport! they do not let you go through…read moresecurity until 3 hours before your flight departs.

Friendly people, but horrible logistics are chronic at this airport, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE TO…read moreTRANSFER TO ANOTHER TERMINAL!!! Plan for an extra hour or 2!, or use a taxi for 530pp and an hour to get to terminal 4!!! Their apps for arrival are also very difficult to use and this added further delays.

I was picked up at my hotel and taken to their private terminal for my flight. I was immediately…read moregreeted upon arriving and they quickly assisted me with my items to be processed through security. They handled the rest of my luggage so all I really had to worry about was the personal item that was already on me. My luggage was quickly tagged and was given a claim tag for the item I was leaving in their locker. We were led to the lounge area where we were offered light refreshments. Hotel check-in was also performed in the lounge so when we arrived at the destination, we were able to immediately go to our room. They had games to play to occupy your time while we waited for our flight. Right before boarding, we were shown the safety video. Once they were ready for us, they opened up the door and were given the red carpet treatment, literally. They had the red carpet to guide us to our plane and we were given a chilled towel to help freshen us for our flight. The plane was small and seated about 15 passengers. Each seat had a chilled bottle of water, a woven fan, motion sickness bag and ear plugs since the propellers could get loud. The flight took off from NAIA airport but we had to taxi a bit to get to the runway. The flight actually wasn't too long and we arrived in about an hour. Overall a great experience but then again, it was to be expected since it was part of the Aman treatment.

Nice small lounge. The larger one was apparently full so they may send you to the smaller one…read moreacross. We were told the food is the same as the main lounge. Overall the small one is nice, seatings were decent. The food was good however, there's an assortment of international food but also national Filipino dishes. I would've liked to enter the larger one because the seatings appeared to be better there in terms of space and nicer seating. However the small one is good if you're in a rush and can't wait for the main lounge.

Breakfast was ok. There was a good amount of variety; however, I wish there were more vegetables…read moreand fruits. Overall, the food quality was a 3 out of 5. There is plenty of seating and the staff are friendly. This lounge has 2 locations right across from each other. The food is the same in both areas but the seating area is different and the overflow lounge has no restroom.

We travelled on Philippine Airlines from LAX to Manila, Philippines for our family get together and…read morevacation. Then we also travelled from Philippines to Japan for our family and friends vacation. As well as our Manila to Boracay trip. We haven't used Philippine Airlines for 8 years as we've been booking with other airlines for our previous flights to Philippines. We decided to try Philippine Airlines since they are the only airline that flies direct. Also because they were highly recommended to us by family and friends for the best customer care. We experienced excellent customer care for all our travels both international and domestic. Great experience for us from checking in at the counter to the flight attendants on board and all the way to the captain navigating the plane for take off and smooth landing. Philippine Airlines staff at check in as well as flight attendants onboard provided our child with specialized meals due to our child's peanut and tree nut allergies. They were accommodating. They catered to families with food allergies. The flight attendants were consistent with delivering our child's peanut free and nut free meals half hour before serving everyone's meals to avoid cross contamination. Thank you so much to the amazing staff of Philippine Airlines. You guys are excellent. Mabuhay!

They kept my check-in baggage hostage and charged me $500 US dollars…read more I asked if there were other options indtead of paying this hefty price and all that was recommended was to purchase a 7kg carry baggage. They could of just upgraded my ticket and resolved my issue. Muybuyah my @$$