Know Your Terminal: NAIA Airline Assignments 2026

By: CK April 07, 2026

Travel Tips

Know Your Terminal: NAIA Airline Assignments 2026

Before you pack your bags, make sure you're heading to the right terminal! Here's your complete guide to which airlines fly out of which NAIA terminal — so you never miss a flight.

📷 Images courtesy of the Department of Tourism (DOT) — Philippines

NAIA (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) has three active passenger terminals — T1, T2, and T3. Knowing your terminal ahead of time saves you from confusion, long walks between buildings, and last-minute panic. Use this guide every time you book! 🛫

Terminal 1 — International

🌏 International Flights Only

Terminal 1 handles international departures and arrivals for most foreign carriers. If your airline isn't listed in T3, it's likely here. Arrive at least 3 hours before your international flight.

Z2Air Asia Philippines

AKAir Asia Berhad

PXAir Niugini

OZAsiana Airlines

AIAir India

CIChina Airlines

BREva Air

PRPhilippine Airlines

KEKorean Air

KUKuwait Airways

MHMalaysia Airlines

WYOman Air

VJVietjet Air

ZGZipair

MFXiamen Air

SVSaudia Airlines

Terminal 2 — Domestic

🏝️ Domestic Flights Only

Terminal 2 is exclusively for domestic travel — flights within the Philippines. Flying to Cebu, Davao, Boracay, or Palawan? Check if your airline is here first.

Z2Air Asia Philippines

PRPhilippine Airlines

2PPAL Express

Terminal 3 — International & Domestic

✈️ Both International & Domestic

The biggest and most modern terminal at NAIA. T3 handles both international and domestic flights — including Cebu Pacific's full operations and a long list of international carriers from all over the world.

UAUnited Airlines

CAAir China

ACAir Canada

AFAir France

CXCathay Pacific

5JCebu Pacific (Intl)

5JCebu Pacific (Dom)

CZChina Southern

MUChina Eastern

EKEmirates

ETEthiopian Airlines

NHAll Nippon Airways

EYEtihad Airways

HBGreater Bay Airlines

GFGulf Air

UOHong Kong Express

JLJapan Airlines

7CJeju Air

JQJetstar Australia

GKJetstar Japan

KLKLM Royal Dutch

QFQantas

QRQatar Airways

BIRoyal Brunei

TRScoot

SQSingapore Airlines

ZHShenzhen Airlines

JXStarlux

TGThai Airways

TKTurkish Airlines

VNVietnam Airlines

💡 Weekendays Tip Always double-check your e-ticket or booking confirmation for the terminal assignment — especially if your airline operates from multiple terminals (like Air Asia Philippines and Philippine Airlines, which appear in both T1 and T2). When in doubt, call us and we'll confirm it for you!