Ninoy Aquino International Airport


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 October 4, 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.

AirlineFlights
Cebu Pacific (5J)Domestic and International
Philippines AirAsia (Z2)International
Cathay Pacific (CX)International
Jetstar Asia (3K)International
Singapore Airlines (SQ)International
China Southern Airlines (CZ)International
Emirates (EK)International
Qatar Airways (QR)International
United Airlines (UA)International
All Nippon Airways (NH)International
Etihad Airways (EY)International
Jetstar Japan (GK)International
Scoot (TR)International
Thai Airways (TG)International
AirAsia (AK)International
Turkish Airlines (TK)International
Gulf Air (GF)International
HK express (UO)International
Jeju Air (7C)International
Qantas (QF)International
KLM (KL)International
Ethiopian Airlines (ET)International
Greater Bay Airlines (HB)International
Aero K (RF)International

Destinations served by NAIA Terminal 3

NAIA Terminal 3 has flights to 59 spanning 22 countries.

PhilippinesBacolod, 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
ChinaGuangzhou, Nanning, Shanghai, Xiamen
JapanFukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo
VietnamDa Nang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh
AustraliaMelbourne, Sydney
IndonesiaBali Denpasar, Jakarta
MalaysiaKota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur
South KoreaCheongju, Seoul
TaiwanKaohsiung, Taipei
United Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi, Dubai
BahrainBahrain
BruneiBrunei
EthiopiaAddis Ababa
GuamGuam
Hong KongHong Kong
MacaoMacau
NetherlandsAmsterdam
PalauAirai
QatarDoha
SingaporeSingapore
ThailandBangkok
TurkeyIstanbul
United StatesSan 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.

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