Manila’s second international airport in Bulacan province 

Significantly larger than Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila’s second airport NMIA project would cost US $15 billion. The construction of the first terminal building is scheduled to begin in January 2026, with the first phase being anticipated to be operational in late 2028. Given the NMIA project details, the upcoming airport in Bulacan, 30 minutes north of Manila, is expected to the Philippines’ main gateway to the world in the future. 

Manila Bulacan International Airport Infrastructure   

The new Manila International Airport will be more advanced than Ninoy Aquino Airport in terms of area, runways, passenger capacity, and accessibility. NMIA would spread over 2500 hectares (6200 acres) along the Manila Bay, as part of the 12,000-hectare airport city project in Bulacan province. The second Manila airport project details include 4 parallel runways with the capacity to expand to six in the future.

Second Manila Airport NMIA Project Timeline

Bulacan International Airport, Manila will be constructed in a phased way starting January 2026. As per the NMIA project timeline, the first phase is expected to open with one terminal and two runways by late 2028 aiming to serve 35 million passengers a year, if things go as planned. On completion of all phases, the airport would have the capacity to handle 100 million passenger traffic in a year.

Philippines New Manila Airport Connectivity

Philippines’ New Manila International Airport will not only cater to Metro Manila but also neighboring areas like Central Luzon and CALABARZON. A comprehensive accessibility network comprising a 6-lane Expressway will facilitate commute between Metro Manila and the upcoming airport in Bulacan. There are plans to extend Manila Metro’s 7 Line to the airport for a great deal of convenience.

For decades, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has been the primary gateway for flights to Philippines from the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asian countries. In 2024 itself, NAIA served 50.1 million passengers; the overcapacity burdens the airport infrastructure. Manila’s second international airport will not only share the passenger traffic but also open more international routes to/from Manila. With two international airports – NAIA and NMIA, the Philippine capital would become a premier destination for travel and trade.

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Philippine Airlines’ flights from New York to Manila fall short of seating for the increasing number of passengers on this route. That is why the current Airbus 340 having 254 seats will be replaced by the B777-300ER with a total of 370 seats including 42 in the Business Class and 328 in the Economy Class. Evidently, the new aircraft has more seating capacity by 46% than the existing one.

One of Boeing’s bestselling airplanes, B777-300ER comes with a host of passenger-friendly features including power sockets and USB ports. Both cabins of the aircraft – Business and Economy – are equipped with modern inflight entertainment and high-speed Wi-Fi systems making it possible for travelers to stay engaged and connected in the sky.

Philippine Airlines operates flights between New York and Manila with a stopover in Vancouver. Boeing 777 has already been in service for flights between San Francisco and Manila, Los Angeles and Manila, Toronto and Manila as well. All Airbus 340s will be replaced by B777s in Philippine Airlines’ fleet in 2016.

The upcoming flights from Manila to New York and from New York to Manila will be efficient as well as economical due to deployment of the new Boeing 777-300ER. PAL’s signature Filipino service will be offered to passengers in both travel cabins of the aircraft on this route, according to Jaime J. Bautista, President and COO of Philippine Airlines.

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