Departing

1. The Departure Area is located on the third level of the International Passenger Terminal. Most folks just take a taxi directly to it, but if you somehow find yourself driving to the airport, go straight to Ninoy Aquino Avenue and turn left at the intersection leading to the NAIA access road. You’ll go up a ramp and voila, there you are.
2. There are two gates, one on each side of the terminal, for departing passengers. Guards are posted there. Show them your passport and ticket when you’re ready to pass through one of the gates. Once inside, you’ll undergo a security check.
3. Now it’s on to the Customs Area. Your bags may or may not be inspected again.
4. If your ticket was purchased abroad and you are not tax exempt (you’re probably not), you’ll have to pay a travel tax at the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) Counter prior to check-in. The price keeps going up, but figure on 2,000 pesos if you’re a coach passenger and 3,000 pesos if you’re a first class type.
5. Proceed to the check-in counter where your flight is assigned and show the airline worker your passport and ticket. You’ll get a boarding pass with your seating assignment on it.
6. If you don’t already have one, get a departure card from the person who checks you in and fill it out.
7. Proceed to the Terminal Fee/Airport Tax Counter. Show your boarding pass and prepare 750 pesos. This is known as a terminal fee. A ticket will be attached to your boarding pass (actually there will be two copies, one for you and one for the inspector, but the inspector will take his copy at the departure gate).
8. Go to the Immigration counter and when your turn arrives, present your departure card to the Immigration Officer.
9. Your luggage may be checked yet again before you step aboard the plane, and you may undergo a body search.
10. Wait for your plane to begin boarding.

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