How to get from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Makati
Medium confidenceChecked May 2026General guidance
Use Grab from the designated zone, or the official yellow 'airport taxi' from the marked rank.
Best options
Best overall
Grab from the designated zone.
Cheapest safe
P2P bus to Makati (~PHP 150).
Best at night
Grab or yellow airport taxi from the rank.
With luggage / kids
Grab or taxi.
Taxi fare
Yellow airport taxi (metered, higher flag-down) roughly PHP 250–500 to Makati. Standard white taxis cheaper but harder to flag at the airport.
Ride-hailing
Grab operates — designated pickup zone.
available
Public transport
P2P bus to Makati / BGC; UBE Express.
Compare your options — MNL → Makati
Distance ~10 km, typical journey 30–90 min (traffic).
| Option | Typical fare | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Public transport | P2P bus to Makati / BGC; UBE Express. | Cheapest safe option |
| Official taxi | Yellow airport taxi (metered, higher flag-down) roughly PHP 250–500 to Makati. Standard white taxis cheaper but harder to flag at the airport. | Late arrivals, heavy luggage |
| Ride-hailing | Grab operates — designated pickup zone. | available |
After landing — step by step
- 1Use only yellow airport taxis from the marked rank for cash taxis
- 2Or follow signs to the Grab pickup zone
Scam warnings
'Coupon' taxi quotes much higher than meter
Tampered meters on white taxis outside the airport
Avoid this
- • Curbside private offers
- • Negotiated flat fares with white taxis
Frequently asked
Q.How much is a taxi from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Makati?
Yellow airport taxi (metered, higher flag-down) roughly PHP 250–500 to Makati. Standard white taxis cheaper but harder to flag at the airport.. Always confirm the fare or that the meter is on before pulling away. Watch for: 'Coupon' taxi quotes much higher than meter.
Q.What is the cheapest safe way from MNL to Makati?
P2P bus to Makati (~PHP 150).
Q.Does Uber or ride-hailing work at Ninoy Aquino International Airport?
Grab operates — designated pickup zone.
Q.What's the best way from MNL to Makati at night?
Grab or yellow airport taxi from the rank.
Q.What scams should I watch for going from MNL to Makati?
Top reported: 'Coupon' taxi quotes much higher than meter; Tampered meters on white taxis outside the airport. Use the official taxi rank, never accept a fare from someone approaching you in arrivals.