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NAIA Terminal 3
Terminal 3 is the newest and largest terminal in Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The terminal handles both domestic and international flights.
Originally designed to accommodate 13 million passengers annually, Terminal 3 managed nearly 23 million passengers in 2023, significantly exceeding its intended capacity. While the international wing continues to operate efficiently, the domestic wing experiences crowding due to the high volume of passengers.
Terminal 3 serves as the hub for Cebu Pacific, where it operates all its domestic flights (except those under its subsidiary CebGo) and international flights. Cebu Pacific is the only airline conducting domestic flights from Terminal 3. Additionally, several foreign airlines utilize this terminal for their international operations.
The opening of Terminal 3 faced numerous delays due to various disputes and controversies. Initially planned to open in 2002, the terminal partially opened to the public in 2008 and became fully operational in 2014.
Airlines operating at NAIA Terminal 3
As of July 27, 2024, 24 airlines operate at NAIA Terminal 3. The terminal's biggest airline is Cebu Pacific who operates all their domestic flights and international flights from Terminal 3.
| Airline | Flights |
|---|---|
| Cebu Pacific (5J) | Domestic and International |
| Philippines AirAsia (Z2) | International |
| Cathay Pacific (CX) | International |
| Jetstar Asia (3K) | International |
| China Southern Airlines (CZ) | International |
| Emirates (EK) | International |
| Singapore Airlines (SQ) | International |
| Qatar Airways (QR) | International |
| United Airlines (UA) | International |
| AirAsia (AK) | International |
| All Nippon Airways (NH) | International |
| Etihad Airways (EY) | International |
| Thai Airways (TG) | International |
| Scoot (TR) | International |
| Jetstar Japan (GK) | International |
| Turkish Airlines (TK) | International |
| HK express (UO) | International |
| Jeju Air (7C) | International |
| Qantas (QF) | International |
| Gulf Air (GF) | International |
| Greater Bay Airlines (HB) | International |
| KLM (KL) | International |
| Ethiopian Airlines (ET) | International |
| Aero K (RF) | International |
Destinations served by NAIA Terminal 3
NAIA Terminal 3 has flights to 59 spanning 22 countries.
| Philippines | Bacolod, Boracay, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cauayan, Cebu, Davao, Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Kalibo, Laoag, Legazpi, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Panglao, Puerto Princesa, Roxas, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Virac, Zamboanga |
| China | Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Xiamen |
| Japan | Fukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo |
| Vietnam | Da Nang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh |
| Australia | Melbourne, Sydney |
| Indonesia | Bali Denpasar, Jakarta |
| Malaysia | Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur |
| South Korea | Cheongju, Seoul |
| Taiwan | Kaohsiung, Taipei |
| United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi, Dubai |
| Bahrain | Bahrain |
| Brunei | Brunei |
| Ethiopia | Addis Ababa |
| Guam | Guam |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
| Macao | Macau |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam |
| Palau | Airai |
| Qatar | Doha |
| Singapore | Singapore |
| Thailand | Bangkok |
| Turkey | Istanbul |
| United States | San Francisco |
Amenities at NAIA Terminal 3
Infant feeding areas are available for nursing mothers. These are found in the departures area of the terminal. For international departures, the breastfeeding area is between gates 108 and 109. For domestic departures, the breastfeeding area is between gates 118 and 119.
Kids play areas are also available. They are located next to the breastfeeding areas.
Water refilling stations are available throughout the departures area. These are located next to the restrooms.
Lounges for those with access (business and first-class passengers, and those with lounge memberships) are available in the terminal. More details can be found on our NAIA lounges page.
For smokers, please check out our guide on smoking areas at NAIA.
