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Ninoy Aquino International Airport passenger trends

Overview

International passenger traffic at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) grew by 2.6 percent year-on-year through October 22, 2026, reaching 19.93 million passengers. While international traffic increased, domestic volume saw a 3.4 percent decrease. To accommodate demand, airport operator New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) has invested over P6.8 billion in terminal and airside upgrades.

Looking ahead to the Undas travel period from October 27 to November 4, 2026, the airport expects to handle approximately 1.25 million passengers, a 1 percent increase over the previous year. NNIC plans to manage this surge by activating a 24-hour Command Center at Terminal 2 and increasing security, screening, and staffing levels in coordination with government agencies.

Entities

Ninoy Aquino International Airport · New NAIA Infra Corp. · Lito Alvarez · Philippine Airlines · Department of Transportation

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ninoy Aquino International Airport expects 1.25 million Undas travelers

    NAIA expects 1.25 million passengers during the 2026 Undas travel period, a 1% increase from last year, prompting enhanced security and 24-hour monitoring by airport operator NNIC.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    NAIA international passenger traffic rises 2.6 percent

    International passenger traffic at NAIA grew 2.6 percent to 19.93 million through October 22, 2026, as airlines expand routes despite Middle East aviation disruptions.

Sources

logisticsnews.ph · peoplestonightonline.com