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How to Get In and Out of Manila’s NAIA Terminal 1 & 2 On Tight Budget?

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NAIA Terminal 2

NAIA Terminal 2

If NAIA Terminal 3 was difficult to access through public transportation, NAIA’s Terminal 2 (also known as the Centennial Airport) and Terminal 1 (old NAIA International Airport) are otherwise, very very accessible…in fact, it is s0 intertwined directly with Metro Manila’s busiest thoroughfare…EDSA! In spirit of helping the Filipino people and foreigners alike, I would like to share my knowledge (limited though) on how to get in and out of NAIA Terminals 1 & 2 without taking the cab or making hatid-sundo (bring-fetch) with your friends or loved ones.

NAIA Terminal 2 Concourse

Terminal 2: The Philippine Flag Carrier’s Hub

Standing on whatwas the old Manila International Airport (MIA), NAIA Terminal 2 was c finished in 1998 (hence the name “Centennial Terminal) and started operating in 1999. This is Philippine Airlines’ terminal and major hub in Manila. All of international and domestic operations of the flag carrier in Manila are here.

With approximately 75,000 square meter terminal, it boasts of being modern and glassy. Natural light comes in the terminal.

And guess what, NAIA’s Terminal 2 are served by buses from EDSA. Going here or away from here is as easy as pie.

Coming from Quezon City or Makati, just take the bus with a sign “MIA 6-11″ southbound. It’ll just go directly all the way to NAIA Terminal 2 and even Terminal 1. It’ll pass by just meters away from the terminals…so it’s just a short walk from the departure or arrival entrances.

Terminal 1: The Old Lady with a Historical Significance

NAIA Terminal 1

Perhaps, she may be the oldest among the three but she has more stories to tell than anyone…

NAIA Terminal 1 was finished in 1981, designed by renowned National Artist Architect Leandro Locsin. It became the international hub of most non-PAL (Philippine Airlines) flights. In other words, NAIA Terminal 1 serves international flights.

It has been a witness to Filipino’s undying spirit. At it’s tarmac near Gate 13, Senator Ninoy Aquino was shot dead by assassins probably of the Marcos administration whom he once criticized…that was 1983. The airport has seen the influx of overseas Filipino workers who ventured out to seek greener pastures for themselves and for their family.

Today, this 28 year old terminal serves as Manila’s prime gateway to the world…and in my opinion, I hope it gets rennovated too.

Now, getting in and out of here again is very easy. Just refer to Terminal 2 (MIA 6-11 buses/EDSA-bound) that passes by its accessway on the northern edge of the terminal. Just ask anyone from MIAA on where exactly it is located…but it’s not hard to find

Another thing though is that NAIA Terminal 1 is very accessible to jeepneys plying Baclaran-Sucat route and FX (Asian Utility Vehicles) plying Sucat (Parañaque) and Lawton (Manila).

These terminals served as our gateways. If you have anything to add up, feel free to put a comment here…it’ll be greatly appreciated.

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  • Ia

    Hi Sir, I’ve read from other blogs that indeed, the easiest way to go to Naia T1 and T2 is through the buses at EDSA with “MIA/NAIA” destinations.
    However, I’m from Paranaque. I leave near the airport road already, but I don’t know how to commute to Naia Terminal 2 (aside from taking a cab). Is the EDSA route really the easiest way? Iikot pa ako ng EDSA just to take a bus, when I’m already near Naia? Thanks.

  • http://net gerhard

    hlo sir d2 aq sa qatar sir uwe aq dis week tanung q lng sir dyn aq kukuha ng taxi ung nkaregester na taxi dyn sa loob ng airport papunta aq ng bocaue bulacan sir tanung q lng po kung mgkanu kya mababayaran q sa taxi sa estim8 nyo puntang bocaue bulacan ligtas kaya aq nyn sir tnx i hope ur answer my questions tnx

  • http://www.habagatcentral.com Berniemack Arellano
  • jonathan c. hagad

    hi.pano po ako makapunta sa pinakamalapit na mrt station if galing ako ng naia terminal 3?

  • Blessy

    Hi, meron po ako sasakyan, pwede q po kaya iwanan sa parking area ng 3 araw? May ide po kau kung magkano ang charge?

  • mrs.ninaus

    tanong ko lang po kung paano makapunta ng NAIA T2 kung sakay po ako ng bus from los banos laguna??

  • mrs.ninaus

    tanong ko lang po kung paano makapunta ng NAIA T2 kung sakay po ako ng bus from los banos laguna??

  • mrs.ninaus

    hello…anyone here pls. help me how to get to NAIA T2 if i take a bus from los banos laguna

  • http://habagatcentral.com/ Berniemack Arellano

    Good day,

    Here’s how:
    Take a bus from Los Banos, either to Cubao or to LRT Buendia. Take Cubao instead and have you dropped of at Magallanes Interchange/Mantrade/MRT Magallanes Station or Ayala Ibabaw.Cross to South Bound Bus Stop of either Ayala-EDSA or Magallanes-EDSA then take the bus MIA611.If you need clarrifications, please feel free to send an email.

    Hope it helps.

    Thanks.

    Berniemack

  • Kristina Cruz

    hi? panu ako makakarating sa terminal 1? im here at bulacan.., yung pinakamurang pamasahe.., tnx

  • http://www.habagatcentral.com Berniemack Arellano

    Hi Ms. Cruz! May I ask where exactly in Bulacan? If you are coming from Meycauayan, Marilao, Malolos, or Obando, take a bus/Fx/jeep to Monumento. Ride an LRT all the way to EDSA Station and then go to EDSA South Bound Bus stop and take “Mia611.” If you are coming from Bocaue, Plaridel, and beyond, kung bus ang sasakyan mo papuntang Cubao, okay na yun. Baba ka sa EDSA tas sakay ka naman ng “Mia611.” I hope this helps. Thanks!

  • http://www.facebook.com/mioamon Mio Emozaint

    if ever po na bumaba aq ng magallanes pede po ba aq magtaxi mga magkano po kaya papatak sa metro nun? salamat po

  • Phil

    how to get from NAIA Terminal 1 going to Area C Dasmarinas Cavite thanks

  • http://habagatcentral.com/ Berniemack Arellano

    Hi there Phil! Thanks for reading. Since I live in Imus-Dasma area, I’d be gladly teach you how…

    1. The instructions on how to get out of NAIA Terminal 1 is at the blogpost for reference. Take a bus to Baclaran.
    2. Disembark at Coastal Mall-MIA or Airport Road-Roxas Blvd. You have to cross the Boulevard to get to Cavite-bound buses.
    3. Upon crossing, take buses bound for “Dasmarinas Bayan” or “Nasugbu-Tagaytay.” They have signs flashed on their windshields. There are plenty of them at Roxas Blvd. Tell the conductor to have you dropped at Guevarra corner Aguinaldo Hway or Meralco Dasma. It would cost more or less P40.
    4. Upon reaching Guevarra-Aguinaldo Hway or Meralco Dasma, take a jeepney bound for Area C. It has DBB-C sign on it.
    5. Another, yet inconvenient way, is to take a jeepney directly to Area C Dasma from Roxas Blvd. Take a jeepney with “DBB-C” on its windshield. It costs more than P40 to get there straight.

    I hope this helps. Please let me know if u need clarification.

  • Gem

    good morning po ask ko lng po pano po magcommute or anu pong mga sasakyan po from Naia Terminal 1 to Ayala po? reply po kau please po thanks po, kasi yung tito ko po makakakuha po ng visitor’s pass po pra sakin pra makalapit sa mga dadating na kpop groups po eh or txt me na lng po sa number ko pong ito 09053544595 kasi po ndi po ako makaconnect sa wifi po samin eh pakilala na lng po kau! I will wait for your reply! thanks po ulit

  • bam

    how to go to alabang from naia terminal 1?

  • miriam

    hello po i’m from pampnga & I don’t know how to get to Terminal 2. which bus should I take & where to get off.. & if i take a taxi how much will it cost me to go to the terminal from the bus station.. tnx in advance..

  • claue

    how can I get to naia terminal 4 from dasmarinas which bus should I take?

  • efren

    paano pumuna ng naia 1 kung manggaling ako ng tejero sa gen.trias,cavite? may sakayan po sa coastal mall?