Being one of the oldest airports in the Philippines, it holds a special place in history. Its age is reflected in certain design elements that mix new and old, which flow into the sleek and stylish ad productions of the current era.

Terminal 1 caters solely to international passengers. The following airlines can be found here: Air China, Air Niugini, Asiana, and China Airlines. China Eastern, Ethiopian, Eva, Gulf, Japan, Jetstar Korean Air, Kuwait Airways, Malaysian, Oman, Saud Arabian, Thai Airways, Xiamen, Jet Star, All International flights from Philippine Airlines.