NINOY Aquino International Airport (NAIA) recorded its highest annual passenger traffic in 2025, reflecting sustained demand for air travel and increased airport activity.
New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the private operator of the country’s main gateway, said passenger traffic reached 52.02 million during the year, the highest annual total recorded for the airport.
December was the busiest month in NAIAs history, with 4.86 million passengers. International travelers accounted for 2.367 million of the total, a monthly high, while domestic passengers reached 2.495 million, the second-largest monthly volume recorded.
The figures represent total airport activity across domestic, outbound and returning Filipino travel, business travel, and connecting traffic.
Despite the higher passenger volumes, airport operations remained stable during peak periods, supported by operational improvements implemented over the course of the year.
These included the rollout of new biometric immigration e-Gates funded by NNIC, upgrades to passenger processing systems and terminal facilities, and closer coordination among airlines, government agencies, and airport stakeholders.
“Managing higher passenger volumes requires both infrastructure and close coordination,” NNIC said. “The focus has been on improving flow, reducing bottlenecks, and ensuring the airport can handle peak demand more effectively.”
Throughout 2025, NNIC implemented passenger-centric initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, safety, and the overall airport experience, while working closely with government partners to support smoother end-to-end travel.
NAIA serves as the Philippines’ primary aviation hub, handling domestic and international operations. Under the public-private partnership, NNIC is responsible for the operations, maintenance, and modernization of the airport, while ownership remains with the government.
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