Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Manila
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits about 7 km from Manila. Every option below is priced in AUD so you can compare it against what a taxi would cost you at home.
| Option | Price (AUD) | Journey time | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer Worth it - Manila traffic and terminal confusion are both real. |
~$35 | 30-120 min | 24/7 | Door-to-door |
| UBE Express airport bus Cheapest Air-conditioned coach to Makati and Ermita. |
~$8 | 45-90 min | Hourly | Direct |
| Grab Popular Fixed fare, but surge pricing at peak times is significant. |
~$12 | 30-120 min | 24/7 | Door-to-door |
| Airport coupon taxi Fixed price bought at the counter. More expensive than a metered yellow cab but no negotiation. |
~$18 | 30-120 min | 24/7 | Door-to-door |
Prices are indicative, shown in AUD and refreshed from provider APIs where available. Always confirm the final price on the provider's site - it is the price that applies. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never changes what you pay. Partners are listed before providers who pay us nothing, as our terms set out; sorting by price ignores all of that and orders on the number alone. How we make money.
Cheapest option: UBE Express airport bus at around $8. Fastest: Private transfer.
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How these comparisons are made
Routes, operators, journey times and fares come from the operators' own published timetables and pricing, compared in AUD. Public transport options are listed alongside bookable transfers because the train is often the honest answer - and where a booking platform is listed, it's one Jamie has personally booked through. Read the full editorial policy.
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