MNL · Manila · Terminal Terminal 2
Philippine Airlines Check-in at Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Philippine Airlines departs from Terminal Terminal 2 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Online check-in opens 24h before departure.
Philippine Airlines check-in rules at MNL
Step-by-step at Ninoy Aquino International Airport
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Check in online
Open the Philippine Airlines app or website 24 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal Terminal 2
Philippine Airlines flights at MNL depart only from Terminal Terminal 2. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at Terminal 2 main hall
Bag-drop 3 hours before departure, closes 60 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate Terminal 2 international + domestic gates
Allow 10–25 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.
Boarding Philippine Airlines at MNL
Terminal Terminal 2 notes
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Typical gates
Philippine Airlines flights typically depart from gates Terminal 2 international + domestic gates.
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Walk time
Expect 10–25 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
Terminal 2 has Filipino + international food (Jollibee, Mang Inasal, McDonald's), local Filipino crafts + duty-free.
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Lounges
Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge T2 (Business + Mabuhay Miles Premier Elite). Modern lounge with Filipino cuisine.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. PAL family-friendly with child amenity on long-haul.
Known issues at MNL with Philippine Airlines
MNL terminal split
Problem: PAL uses Terminal 2 (most flights), but some flights at T1. Connections require terminal change.
Solution: Verify terminal on booking. Inter-terminal shuttle available, allow 30+ min for connection.
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