The construction of the terminal officially began on December 11, 1995, and the Philippine government took over the completed terminal on December 28, 1998. The terminal became fully operational in 1999.
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The structure was originally scheduled to open in 2002. However, a contract dispute between the government of the Philippines and the project's main contractor, Philippine International Air Terminals Co. Inc. (Piatco), delayed the completion and opening. After delays, Terminal 3 partially opened on July 22, 2008.
This second terminal would serve as the country's international terminal until 1981 when it was converted to a domestic terminal, upon the completion and opening of Terminal 1, a new, higher-capacity terminal.
NAIA Terminal 3Terminal 3 accommodates both international and domestic flights from various airlines. It's the biggest of the 4 terminals, and with it being completed in 2008 it's also the newest.
At the fourth level of NAIA Terminal 3, there is the Wings Transit Lounge, a 24-hour hotel with 17 sleep capsules, twin rooms and a family room, also equipped with showers and spa and massage area.
Terminal 3 is part of the larger NAIA airport, terminal 3 services both domestic and International flights. Terminal 1 service's International flights, terminal 2 is exclusively used by Philippine Airlines flights, and terminal 4 domestic flights.
The terminals are arranged in a circular format that is referred to as The Terminal Loop. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 serve primarily domestic flights, while the International Terminal serves (you guessed it!)
MAIN DEPARTURES HALL (Level 3) The fringes of the check-in lobby can be accessed by the general public, but the central area – where the airline counters themselves are located – is for passengers only. You'll be asked to present your travel documents before being allowed into that part of the main hall.
Immigration. Please present your passport and Immigration card. You will need to show a return flight ticket or ticket for a flight bound for a third country when passing through Immigration. Note: Passengers without a paper ticket or a printed Itinerary Receipt will be denied entry.