Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Lasting Impressions....
Memorable comments left by travellers:
"the worst airport on the planet. It has to be experienced to be believed. Think of a bombed out ruin and you'll get some idea." (Brenty)
"I've been to almost all the airports in the worlds but i just cant compare Manila Airport to those rising 3rd world countries. Seem that NAIA is left out in the DARK age." (TPMAN 199)
"If you find a seat be prepared to defend it at all costs!" (Big Tone)
"Philippines Airport = not very nice (except for the new terminals of PAL). Overnight in a Manila Airport = NO NO NO" (Seb)
"that airport employees are the worst money hustlers around." (Steven)
"Everywhere everyone asks for bribes. Never offer them anything. Act as if you do not know what they are saying and just walk past them. " (Native Filipino)
FEATURED REVIEWS
by allanisniceok
well i have been to manila airport 3 times not the best in the world but never hada real bad experience this is a poor country remember that treat these people with respect there are wonderful people they get pittance wages remember that but smile at them treat them with respect they will love you yes it can be slow immigrations etc what they earn in a day you can earn i I hour try to understand well you can book cabs in advance before you get there and you know what you have to pay they don't allow ordinary taxi to hang around just drop and go its is good to have friends meet you if you can they can see you don't get over charged I found most are not crooks if you treat them well which is not hard its so cheap there many moan about airport tax its so cheap compared to my country uk last time I was there i paid 500 peso for tax and 250 peso for the cost of new security cameras that are being installed that's is nothing so come on stop moaning it a poor country help these people get to know them the same people will share there last food with you
mahal kita to all Filipinos.
by trustma
Such a shame. I often visit Manila for business and must say I always enjoy my visit ...apart from the bloody airport. Terminal 1 needs to be demolished. It is filthy, too small and WAY past its prime. Lines are insanely long, and I was shocked that I had to pay an airport tax for such a shithole. There were no toilet seats OR RUNNING WATER in the bathrooms! A big bucket with a dipper was by the front door and about four attendants hassled me for a tip. When I asked a security guard where the smoking area was he told me to follow him...and took me out on to the tarmac (so much for security) where he then insisted on a bribe before he let me back into the terminal. How does one say "no" to a security guard with a gun? Last time I was there I saw that the new terminal 3 has opened, but only for Philippine based airlines. Well, I do hope they hurry up and move the rest over there soon and burn terminal 1 to the ground.
Airport Guide
Here is some information that we've picked out of from your reviews. Be sure to read the review pages for the most up-to-date experiences:
- unfriendly staff
- boring
- not clean
- hard seats
- corruption, bribery, scams
- overcrowded
- chaos
- keep your bags close
- WiFi in the PAL lounge
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