NAIA Handles Nearly 5 Million Passengers in January 2026 Amid Smooth Operations

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) managed nearly 5 million passengers in January 2026. The figure signifies a steady rise in traveller numbers compared to the same month in the previous year. Despite the surge, airport operations proceeded smoothly due to enhanced coordination and planning.

Total passenger traffic at NAIA reached 4.96 million in January 2026. Domestic travellers numbered 2.54 million, up by 3.16% from January 2025. International passengers totalled 2.42 million, an 8.16% increase over the previous year.

The busiest day saw 180,089 people pass through the airport on January 4. No further data is available for February or for a full-year comparison with 2025.

Airport officials attributed the stable operations to better teamwork among staff, airlines, and ground services. Enhanced systems helped manage the higher volumes without major disruptions.

January's figures indicate growing demand for air travel through NAIA. The airport's capability to handle increased traffic without delays suggests improvements in efficiency. Officials will likely monitor trends as the year progresses.