Metro Manila, Philippines – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) handled 1.29 million passengers during the nine-day Undas travel period from October 27 to November 4, 2026, up 4.4% from a year earlier and exceeding the airport operator’s initial forecast.
Passenger volume reached 1,291,885, compared with 1,237,475 during the same period last year, according to New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC). The total was also 3.4% above its conservative projection of 1.25 million passengers.
International passenger traffic rose 3.94% to 649,691 from 625,056 a year earlier, while domestic traffic increased 4.86% to 642,194 from 612,419.
October 30 was the busiest day, with 153,901 passengers passing through the airport, exceeding the projected 149,216 for that day.
NNIC had initially projected a conservative 1% increase for the Undas travel period, compared with the same period in 2025.
To prepare for the travel rush, NNIC strengthened coordination with airlines, ground handlers, transport providers, and government agencies, supported by round-the-clock operational monitoring, additional personnel, heightened security, and passenger assistance services.
A 24-hour Command Center at Terminal 2 coordinated airport operations and incident response, while additional screening personnel, immigration counters, and security patrols supported passenger movement during peak periods.
Meanwhile, Public Assistance Desks at Terminals 1, 2, and 3 provided travelers with information and assistance. Traffic management teams also coordinated with transport providers and road authorities to manage vehicle movement around the airport, while inter-terminal shuttle services supported passenger transfers.
Throughout the 9-day travel period, NNIC worked closely with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), Office for Transportation Security (OTS), Philippine National Police–Aviation Security Group (PNP-Avsegroup), Bureau of Immigration (BI), Bureau of Customs (BOC), Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ), airlines, and other airport stakeholders.
NNIC said it continues to improve passenger processing, terminal access, and airport facilities as NAIA accommodates growing travel demand.
