ULTIMATE GUIDE to Manila's Airport (Ninoy Aquino International Airport - Gateway to the Philippines)

[@jmomandia]

No one, as far as i know, has made a more thorough and comprehensive video of NAIA. You did it agaim, Nate!

[@natehovee]

Thanks so much!!

[@codyonarres]

I agree.

[@ams_tyquiengco]

Yes 👏🏽. I agree. This was extremely helpful for me !

[@Hypocrisywatch1]

1-2 hours from t3-t1..what a disgraceful shit 💩 hole

[@rca1226]

Great guide to NAIA. Tons of useful information. Thank you for making such high-quality content.

[@natehovee]

Thank you!!

[@wiccachu]

Unbiased content is always best. Your well-researched video content is so refreshing in comparison to the guerrilla style of shoot-and-upload of other PH vloggers. 🎉

[@natehovee]

Thanks very much! Please do share with family and friends. I appreciate the support, @wiccachu! 😀

[@aaronronquillo2122]

Thanks for promoting this, Nate. You are in a better position to discuss this as a long-time expat here.

[@natehovee]

Thanks so much!

[@raynardyu7441]

I want to commend this video for being well-made. It was well-researched, informative, and structured properly. You actually shot on location and didn't use stock images or videos, plus your pronunciation of local names were correct unlike other videos out there.

[@natehovee]

What a wonderful compliment, and I tremendously appreciate your kind, encouraging words! Thank you! 😊

[@pinaynars09]

Who needs a guide book? You are a fountain of information and thorough at that. Thank you!

[@jrodriguez014]

Thanks again, Nate. I'm Filipino and I've learned a lot from your videos.

[@natehovee]

Wonderful to hear, and thank you so much!

[@danignacio2629]

Very informative.Nice content.Better information than our local media.Ive been in and out of the country for long time as an OFW. i didnt know a lot of changes in and around those airports.Keep up the good works. works.Thanks bro.

[@natehovee]

Thanks very much! Wishing you safe and smooth travels ahead, @danignacio!

[@robertralphamosprinrehrig2084]

Where you when local media update and reupdate naia story on local news channels? Why do you need to watch blog from blue eyed and blonde haired guy like him? Yes its true colonial mentality remains very much alive until now.

[@danignacio2629]

@@robertralphamosprinrehrig2084 who are you? I don't need your opinion.talk to your hand

[@AnnaJames-ed6nl]

​@@robertralphamosprinrehrig2084then why are you here and why are you using english language if you don't like blue eyed people, hypocrite.

[@jermac4359]

Exactly ! Be grateful that he takes the extra effort to give such good information which i suppose you are totally ignorant on the subject matter !

[@anonymoustvmedia]

1:32 Wow UNITED AIRLINES! Nice to see a major American airliner currently flying direct on Southeast Asian soil aside from SG.

[@iriethierry9802]

UNITED AIRLINES in philippines oh my goodness😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@lindaeriksson9220]

Left may 29 th from terminal 1 travelling to Vancouver …found staff friendly and informative….easiest airport I’ve travelled through in a long time ..thank you

[@natehovee]

Thank you!!

[@jovenserdenola1679]

Thank you so much for the compliment may God bless you 🙏🙏🙏♥️💯🇵🇭

[@pk4check]

A consortium led by SMC is in talks with the government to rehabilitate NAIA..If that proposal push through, NAIA will finally get its much needed major improvement. I had so much memories of NAIA. I used to live at nearby Tambo, Paranaque. The old terminal (it was called MIA back then) that burned down was where most of my days were spent spotting planes on the view deck and playing games at the arcade. Great video Nate!

[@envillain]

Ugh, wag sana SMC manalo sa bidding (pero I think sila nanalo) ma-va-value engineer naman tulad ng MRT-7 or nonexistent tulad ng Boracay Airport.

[@pk4check]

@@envillainbakit naman against ka sa SMC? sila ang builder ng marami nating expressways, bulacan new international airport, cleaning of the pasig river just to mention a few. The reason why Boracay airport was not built was due to the environmental impact it will create. It will damage the ecosystem if they level the hill

[@envillain]

@@pk4check Have you seen MRT-7’s stations? Parang chicken coop lang.

[@natehovee]

Thanks very much, and yes, I'm definitely interested in hearing more news about the winning bid for NAIA in the coming days. I'm grateful for your support on my channel and kind words here in the comments! 😊

[@ggie5195]

​@@envillain truth Ayala sana

[@jennyarellano3053]

Im a Filipino but you know more of NAIAs than i do. Well done

[@HomeTCL-e7b]

You are better than any other Filipino vlogger Nate despite you're a foreigner... God bless

[@benburns5995]

Hi Nate, thanks for the comprehensive and helpful video about the history of Ninoy Aquino International Airport. It was interesting hearing about the other airports, throughout time in Manila and the photos you showed. Could see how congestion around the airport is a problem with all of the cars and traffic trying to navigate around. Usually eating places in airports charge higher prices than normally so it is great that they provide all of the different food options at a fair price. The sleeping accommodations and the ability to store luggage safely is great as well for those with long layovers to get some much needed rest.

[@natehovee]

Ben, it's always wonderful to hear your detailed thoughts and positive remarks on my videos. Thank you for all this! I'm so glad you enjoyed my latest presentation. As always, I'm very appreciative of your support! 😊

[@MSalem-gt5dy]

I’m really informed about the in and out out of the airport. This is very informative and I recommend everybody traveling to Manila to watch this. Thanks for this Nate.

[@natehovee]

This is very encouraging to read! Thank you so much, and I'm glad you found this video to be interesting and helpful. Warmest wishes from Pampanga!

[@MsPiuzza12]

This video was absolutely above any and all of my expectations! Absolutely fabulous! Loved the music the short history and your thourough explanation! Absolutely fabulous! Thank you!!

[@Zoe-nc9tu]

Very helpful. Thank you so much! Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@natehovee]

Thank you, and warmest greetings to you and yours from Boston Logan International Airport.

[@onelonleyfarmer]

I walked to the victory bud terminal once. That was fun.

[@natehovee]

Ohh, I'm sure it was. 😏

[@sprikitik9719]

In Buendia? That’s too far.

[@JudelynAnyog-nm1zk]

Welcome to the Philippine nate.... Thank you for best info nate.... I'm a Filipino... And thank you for your great video keep it up sir nate...

[@natehovee]

Awesome! Thank you so much for your kind words and compliment on my video. I tremendously value your support! 😀

[@renatzkigab2616]

Where were you been Nate, you've been absent for longtime but anyway its good to see you back again.

[@natehovee]

Thanks, it's been awhile, but I'm still around and working on new photography and film projects. Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram ("Nate Hovee"). 😀

[@cooldomeng2000]

Nice channel content, informative and very far from other "KZbinr/ Pinoy-baiter" aliens that proliferates this media More power to the channel you got my subscription

[@magnarestrosomas7970]

Grab is the best to take then u see the price I lives here soon 8 years 😊 BPI best bank take out I take out 20000 to times week.. only bank u can take out 20 another is only 10 2000 is max 2 times a week.. also can pay card so much u want also Great video good info😊

[@josepheustaquio8922]

Good to see you doing great Nate. :) Miss yah brotha

[@natehovee]

Hey, thanks!! I appreciate it greatly, Joseph, and I am excited to see the continued growth and massive success of your work. 😀

[@RIZANACU]

I’m Filipino…and I learn so much from your video. I wasn’t aware of the available resources. I’m sharing this video with my friends 😅

[@kashmertheislander3095]

Very nice and informative !👏👏👏👏 Me and my British husband is going home to Manila next week to celebrate Christmas🎄 and New Year.🎉 Thank you for sharing this video.🇵🇭🇬🇧❤

[@tangomango3642]

In a few years NAIA Terminal 3 will have its own subway station as part of the new subway project though it will not connect to other terminals

[@MarieDavis33]

Nate is the best narrator ever. He reminds me of Rick Steves! His videos are informative, high quality videos, and the clarity is superb! Keep up the good work Nate.

[@natehovee]

Wow, thanks so much!

[@jessiesantiago7994]

You did it again Nate. The comprehensive information you shared will be of great help to a lot of people, including locals.

[@ulanatliwanagocsar9809]

I've learned a lot on this video. I'm an OFW but still getting confused with the different Terminals and always changing rules, procedures and instructions. As well as navigating between terminals in case of transfers. Thanks Nate.

[@mordechai_ben_gershon]

Very useful. I'll only be using T3. No transfers. Excellent and comprehensive info - thankyou, Nate 🤗

[@robadventure8007]

Impressive , comprehensive reports of Philippines airports and surrounding areas! Good job Nate!👍🇵🇭🇧🇭

[@natehovee]

Thank you! I hope you'll stay tuned for more videos.

[@Best_Day]

Quality video! Keep it up

[@natehovee]

Thank you!!

[@RegDomingo]

Traveling home to Oz with a long layover at NAIA. Super helpful vid with lots of useful info! Thanks mate.

[@ren_dezvous]

It was just now that I fully understood the whole layout of Manila's current airport system. You are the man, Nate! You nailed it again!

[@natehovee]

Thanks very much, and I'm so glad this video was helpful. 😊

[@TheRaginCajun6]

Another awesome video! You should go to DZR in Tacloban. Tons of history and they're building a new terminal right now. Cebu would be good as well.

[@natehovee]

Thanks so much, and great recommendations!

[@TheRaginCajun6]

@@natehovee keep the excellent videos coming!

[@aldrinpagunuran8688]

the title says it all...its really an ultimate guide to manila airort,, awesome

[@mariaethelytaylor2736]

Very good information about NAIA Mr. Hovee. As usual , you did an excellent job on this video. Keep up the good work.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@natehovee]

Thank you so much!

[@maritesmacasadia118]

This is awesome Nate ! This will help when I visit in December. I haven’t been there since 2007. Can’t wait to visit my cousins again .

[@natehovee]

Thanks so much, and I hope you get the chance to visit soon! Warmest wishes from Manila, Marites!

[@paulmarks8979]

Nate, youre the best, keep it up sir.

[@natehovee]

Much appreciated, Paul! Thanks a million, and I hope you'll share this with anyone you know who will find the video to be interesting and helpful. 😊

[@ministryofmeow1181]

What an excellent video, Nate! I'll be sure to check out some of these features that I missed in my previous travels to Manila. I just want to say NAIA is probably better than 80% of European Airports :)

[@natehovee]

Thanks so much!

[@RogbernzVlogs]

the best airport vlogger i have ever seen! Thanks for this vid! I and my fam are going to Manila the next month so this will be a nice guide! and I want this displayed at the airport billboards HAHAHHAAH

[@natehovee]

Thanks so much!! I hope you and your family have a wonderful, smooth, and stress-free trip. 😊 Warmest wishes from Pampanga!

[@mhyrahgu_38]

whoah....that's so informative :) Thank you for this great vlog content!

[@natehovee]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@guycala]

thankyou that was awsome,im going there in 2 weeks from Australia for the first time overseas

[@madisonthecat88]

Whenever we fly out, we always go thru NAIA T1. We have another travel in march and this time, it will be in T3 which will be our first time. Thanks for giving me an overview of how to navigate T3.

[@Jacobisstupid]

im in ninoy aquino airport right now using this as a guide

[@leifrey]

Thank you for the heads up.

[@natsumidesu8019]

I think within this year the rehabilitation of this airports will happen soon, thanks for an honest review Nate and more power to your channel👍

[@natehovee]

Hopefully very soon! Thanks so much, @natsumidesu8019!

[@natsumidesu8019]

@@natehovee your welcome

[@natsumidesu8019]

@@natehoveeNate I just want you to update in case you haven’t got the news yet, it was SMB or San Miguel Corporation who got the contract for the upgrade of the NAIA terminals just FYI.

[@melgigz178]

Thank you! I avoid NAIA if I could, when I travel overseas. I had bad experience everytime I go through here for transfers. I prefer MIA at Cebu. This info is handy to know the updated list of airlines using each terminal.

[@natehovee]

I'm glad this was useful! Thanks very much, Mel!

[@sheilamaxwell]

Thank You Nate, for the video. It's good to be updated about NAIA. I haven't been home for 5 years.

[@titob.yotokojr.9337]

Very clear and comprehensive video! Thank you and more power to you!

[@natehovee]

Thank you, too!

[@theharoldlubo]

As much of a hassle NAIA is to travel to and from, it is simply unbeatable in terms of ease of access to the metro. Not even Clark or the ongoing New Manila Airport can match that(for now, hopefully). Although, I do hope moving forward there can be more public transport options for the airport, such as those in Narita and Changi. Anyways, this video is surprisingly informative and relatable. Good job!

[@atenciaf]

This is a great resource for navigating the calamity that is NAIA. Just a few additional tips: 1. When transferring from a domestic flight to international flight on a single reservation, your checked in bags will usually be be delivered to your international check-in gate, rather than the luggage belt (do check first when checking in for your first flight) - this is true for T3, but not sure about the other terminals. 2. Porters can be a God-send. They will often allow you to skip the queues when entering the busy T3. 3. There is a complimentary shuttle service from numerous hotels at Newport (i.e. Mariott, Holiday Inn, etc) to all 4 terminals. Convenient if you have plenty of bags 4. At T3 expect your bags to be screened entering the airport, at check in and then prior to boarding. It is such a hassle, but a legacy of Duterte's strict war on drugs policy

[@theAnxiousChristian]

Well researched and presented! Great job, Nate! One of the best, if not the best, when it comes to these types of content. 😊

[@natehovee]

Awesome! Thank you very much!

[@winxaprodavlog8059]

Wow another quality video. We enjoy a lot watching your videos Nate.

[@natehovee]

Thanks so much!! 😀

[@jeromefelizardo614]

Thank you for introducing the international airports of the Philippines and informing, guiding, and giving tips for other tourists or foreigners that will come to Manila Philippines. Mabuhay ka! We love you, Americans 🇺🇸😘😃🫡👍

[@aqueenslander]

Excellent presentation. This should be compulsory viewing for those arriving, departing, or transiting Manila Airport. AU

[@natehovee]

Thanks so much!! 😊

[@rajahT2024]

Great professional presentation of Gateway to Philippine called NAIA.

[@natehovee]

Greatly appreciated, @juanitotupas5017! Thank you. 😊

[@jnottinghamborn5949]

Well done Nate, you are so professional in your presentations and research with providing background information. I'll be back through NAIA myself this weekend:)

[@natehovee]

Thanks so much, and I wish you safe and smooth travels ahead. Warmest wishes from Manila!

[@Oniraz]

Informative and thorough. Hate to say it but it is even better than guides done by locals.

[@Bellajane127]

Thanks for this informative video. It had the feel of a documentary. I love the part about the airport history of the Philippines. We'll be visiting in July of 2024 and now I know that Asiana Airlines is in Terminal 1. Take care Nate and God bless!

[@natehovee]

Thanks so much, and I wish you a terrific trip in July!

[@Bellajane127]

@@natehovee Thanks for your well wishes for our trip! This would be my first trip together with my American husband. He's going to have water baptism near Subic because he's a new Christ follower. 😃

[@dansanpedro5484]

Thank you for this very informative video. The last time i was at this airport was way back in 1981 leaving the Philippines for good. I came back a few times in 1992, 2005, and 2006 and it was a horrible experience each time. In 2019 I decided to use Mactan International and stayed in Cebu for about a month. What i have learned from you is to try to book an airline that comes to Terminal 3. Airports mostly determine if a person visiting will have a positive experience or not, so I am glad to hear that SMC and a Korean consortium will renovate NAIA starting September 2024. I hope they'll pay particular attention to the way people transfer from terminal to terminal. Now i have to see your video about Clark.

[@mikemassino]

Been there. Never again.

[@whitewave16]

What a very generous description you have about NAIA. :-)

[@PhillipLibanan]

Yes this video was helpful the NAIA is dauntingly confusing

[@natehovee]

I'm so glad you found this video helpful! Please do share with anyone you know who might be passing through NAIA in the near future. Best wishes, KingPTravels!

[@briancrawford6895]

Thankyou .As a traveller found this very informative

[@natehovee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@royignacio6922]

Great information; thanks for this vlog! I just hope they put more signage!

[@manuelcastillo2542]

Great job as usual Nate! Thank you for this forensic review of our airports where even us locals have all but given up trying to understand why they even exist. I just hope someone with a lot of sense and clout in the aviation industry in the government is watching this and more importantly will do something about these 4 huge warts in Metro Manila which unfortunately also serve as its gateways.

[@natehovee]

Thanks so much, Manuel! Hopefully major improvements are just around the corner. I'm certainly looking forward to the opening of the new international airport in Bulacan!

[@amanoos]

Thank you. Your videos were highly informative and on point to what I was researching.

[@natehovee]

Thank you!

[@diannebiancatab998]

Very informative ❤

[@natehovee]

Glad you liked it! Thanks Dianne!

[@floren879]

Welcome to the Philippines

[@eddieBoxer]

Welcome to the Philippines, now go home.

[@elyasessa5118]

Thank you Nate for sharing the terminal which Iam a Filipino working here in Dubai but I didn't know that there's a lot of different places and accessible hotels in the airport,,,thank you so much I really appreciate your video❤❤❤

[@natehovee]

Wonderful to hear, and thank you so much!! Warmest wishes from Pampanga!

[@benjaminsales7220]

It s been so long not to hear you from vlogging about the Philippines

[@natehovee]

I'm back! 😀

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

There are building a subway to NAIA 3 so that will be an additional access .

[@maiadonkitchen7009]

Thank you man!!! This is such a great service you’re doing here! Quite detailed and thoughtful.

[@natehovee]

I appreciate that!

[@federicoeveza9656]

Thanks to your blog again

[@garrytownsend6354]

Absolutely top marks, Nate, for a highly informative and enjoyable experience. Bahala Na.

[@natehovee]

Much appreciated!

[@RochKin-n8h]

Hello! New subscriber here in Southern California. Love your vlogs in Philippines.👍🏼❤️

[@natehovee]

Hello, and warmest welcome! Thanks for much for your kind words and support. 😁

[@filrubio2739]

Thank you for the Best info Nate.....

[@natehovee]

Thank you!

[@David-jn4fx]

Ah Nate🤩 you’re just great man! Thanks for the awesome views always. Be well, love you man!!

[@natehovee]

Thanks a megaton, David!! 😄

[@ams_tyquiengco]

Thank you for this helpful video! I’ll be traveling there soon and needed to know these details. I appreciate it!!

[@natehovee]

Wonderful to hear! Thank you. 😊

[@luzrodriguez3817]

Hi thank for this video and all the information I'm planning to travel over there and it will help me a lot

[@natehovee]

@luzrodriguez3817 Very glad to hear this, Luz!! Warm wishes to you and your family. 😀

[@pilotusa]

Excellent info. I will save this video. Salamat!

[@johnownz7]

Very informative video. I plan on visiting the Philippines this summer, I heard nightmare stories about this airport. This makes me feel better.

[@natehovee]

Thank you!

[@benjaminsales7220]

Your kind to describe the airport of the philippines as nice pleasant to take a fly to other destinations

[@natehovee]

Thank you!

[@indonesiapride8049]

You are a great creating vedio

[@natehovee]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@pinoyislander4400]

Not hears for quite sometime sir. Nice vlog about our airports.🇵🇭✈️🏝️🏝️🏝️

[@natehovee]

Thank you!

[@rustiefidel5862]

Thanks Nate! Very informative content! 👏

[@natehovee]

My pleasure, and thank you!

[@rdpineda]

Great video! Very comprehensive explanation.

[@damncars2618]

Great video, thanks

[@natehovee]

Glad you liked it! Please do share with family and friends. Thanks!

[@TheShipNaturalist]

As always - a great video Nat!

[@natehovee]

Thanks so much, Rob!! I hope you're doing very well and enjoying your voyages across the mighty oceans. 😊 Best wishes, my friend!

[@josephinevalente2841]

Thank you siri just subscribed your channel 🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@chrisuy1973]

Welcome back. miss your vlog its very informative.

[@natehovee]

Great to hear, and massive thanks! 😊

[@IdeasForSuccess]

How do you go from the surface parking to the Skyway from terminal 3? There seems to be no quick way to do it.

[@bernadetteoneill7014]

Good to see you again, reporting in Manila, Nate. Still based in Olongapo or Angeles City? Great information of NAIA. 👍✈🛩

[@natehovee]

Thanks so much! I'm in Manila at the moment, but I'll be back in Angeles City in a few days. Warmest wishes!

[@xanderticzon7210]

Very informative. Thanks Nate!

[@natehovee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@julzpogi17]

Thanks for the info

[@themanilaspotter2435]

Great video, Nate! Thank you for the very informative guide of my home airport. May I ask where did you go shoot the footage of the United B777 taxiing? Thank you so much and always wishing you all the best! 💪🏼

[@BC19572]

Fantastic video. Glad I found it. 😊👍

[@natehovee]

Thanks so much!

[@BC19572]

Forgot to ask, which terminal is used when leaving Manila to the US?

[@kazzuhiko123]

I (and other passengers) had a really bad experience at Istanbul airport. The airport itself is massive and impressive but the staff were rude and unhelpful. As a filipino, I don’t want to give my opinion on manila airports as it may sound biased. However a fellow passenger, a German lad, said Manila airport may lack many amenities and service is slow but the staff will assist you upto the very end. He added he would still choose to land in Manila any time over Istanbul Airport.

[@sunraylight8]

Because german is euro they feel superior than istanbul. Ukraine knows anomaly of germany nazis there are european opportunist

[@paulaldridge4097]

Plus Taxi drivers in Istanbul harass you for tips, disgusting

[@mariafefuentes2580]

They don’t speak English, imagined people working at Istanbul AirPort I had a lay over of 9 hours, going to Phillipines thank God I discovered there was a sky lounge for business class but they allow economy class ticket if you have a long stay for US $65 not bad the food was good for there was a chef 24 hours to make your hot food and shower room , unlimited drinks, wifi but same thing workers were not speaking English 🤭

[@felixlimanjaya2227]

I feel the same. My past experience in Istanbul was not that nice. Be it with the airport staff, Turk*sh Airline ground staffa as well as hotel n tourist area.

[@kingrafa3938]

NAIA staff will assist you because they want to steal money from you 😂

[@EnvixityXx363]

The airport is looking better than ever

[@natehovee]

Please do share with anyone who might find this video helpful! Thanks for the support, Envixity!

[@tomasiturralde4705]

You gave a heads-up, but it will still be confusing for first-time visitors to the Philippines. They'll be overwhelmed with the jarring noise and hopping to other terminals or hotels and the confounding traffic is so terribly frustrating and scary you'll miss your connecting flight. I'm speaking as a local, but then your honesty too made this blog something to take note of. I doubt the rehabilitation will happen anytime soon if at all. It's been since Duterte was president but it never happened. Anyway good luck to those travellers.