Manila Airport to Manila City Centre transfer

14.5 km by road about 19 min without traffic from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

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Private transfers booked with Welcome Pickups. Distance and drive time: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026.

The trip

Manila City Centre is 14.5 km from Manila Airport by road. With no traffic the drive takes about 19 min; allow more at rush hour and, on arrival, for passport control and baggage. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly and see the price for your date and group size before you pay.

See the route on OpenStreetMap

Other ways from MNL to Manila

  • Coupon taxiFixed by destination at the counter · Depends on traffic
  • Yellow metered airport taxiMetered · Depends on traffic
  • Ride-hailing and taxi hub (Terminal 3)Price shown in the app · Depends on traffic
  • UBE Express point-to-point busCheck the operator · Depends on traffic
  • Pre-booked private transferPrice shown when you book · Depends on traffic

From NAIA: transport, NAIA: ride-hailing and taxi hub at Terminal 3, read 12 October 2026. Full MNL transport guide →

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FAQ

How far is Manila City Centre from Manila Airport?+

14.5 km by road from Manila Airport (MNL), about 19 min of driving without traffic (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026).

How do I get from Manila Airport to Manila City Centre?+

A private transfer goes door to door: book it before you fly and the price for your date is shown before you pay. Other options from MNL: Coupon taxi (Fixed by destination at the counter), Yellow metered airport taxi (Metered), Ride-hailing and taxi hub (Terminal 3) (Price shown in the app), UBE Express point-to-point bus (Check the operator), Pre-booked private transfer (Price shown when you book), from the operators' own pages listed below.

Where else can I book a transfer to from Manila Airport?+

Other places with pre-booked transfers from MNL: Makati (8.8 km).

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