Luggage storage at and around NAIA
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is the main international gateway to Metro Manila and the Philippines, so plenty of travellers pass through with hours to kill or a bag they'd rather not drag around.
Rates there are PHP 200 for four hours or PHP 350 for a full 24 hours, which is useful whether you're on a long layover or just want to head into Manila unencumbered.
A second Terminal 3 option is The Wings Transit Hotel and Spa, a transit lounge on the fourth floor in the landside area. Newport City sits directly across from Terminal 3, the closest major transport node for visitors, but its resorts and malls don't provide luggage storage of their own.
So if you're staying or shopping around Newport City, you'll need to sort your bags elsewhere before heading over. With Stasher, you can store bags from US$1.49 per bag per day at 5 locations near Ninoy Aquino Airport.
There's no strict size limit, though prices can vary with bag size. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to US$13,000. Stasher storage near Ninoy Aquino Airport can be booked through the website or app.
Before you fly: bags, liquids and security
Self-service bag drop counters at NAIA Terminals 1 and 3 let you check in baggage by scanning your boarding pass and baggage tags, which can save time if you're already sorted before you arrive.
For carry-on luggage, liquids, aerosols and gels must be in containers of 100 ml or less each, all packed inside a single transparent, resealable plastic bag of no more than one litre. That's a standard rule, but it's worth checking your toiletries before you leave for the airport so you aren't caught out at screening. The terminals at NAIA are separate buildings with no connecting walkways, so moving between them means using the free landside shuttle bus. There's also no direct train or metro link to the airport itself, so don't expect a rail connection to or from the terminals.
Getting between the airport, Manila and beyond
The UBE Express airport bus runs point-to-point coach services from NAIA to transport hubs including PITX, Robinsons Place Manila, and Araneta City in Cubao. A one-way fare on the UBE Express premium service to Pasay is PHP 150.
If you're heading into the historic centre instead, Intramuros is the oldest district of Manila, famous for its nearly 5-km circuit of stone walls and fortifications, but the Intramuros Administration offers no luggage storage or left-luggage facility within the neighbourhood. That means you'll want to have your bags sorted before exploring the old walled city.
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