NAIA Expressway
NAIAX is a 7.7-km elevated expressway linking SLEX and CAVITEX to all four NAIA terminals. It opened in 2016 and uses Easytrip RFID.
About NAIAX
The NAIA Expressway is the dedicated elevated link between the airport terminals and the Metro Manila expressway network. Opened in 2016 and operated by NAIA Expressway, Inc. (an MPTC subsidiary), it eliminates the need to thread through Roxas Blvd. or Coastal Road to reach NAIA.
NAIAX has direct ramps to NAIA Terminal 1, 2, 3, and 4, and ties into both SLEX (via Skyway) and CAVITEX. The short 7.7-km route uses an open-toll system with two charge points: Parañaque and the CAVITEX intersection.
A Class 1 fare is a flat ₱45 in 2026, regardless of where you entered or exited along the route.
The expressway dramatically cut transit time from Makati to NAIA — what used to be a 30–45 minute crawl through EDSA-Tramo is now a 10-minute elevated drive in light traffic.
Expressway connections
NAIAX connects to the following expressways. Both Easytrip and Autosweep RFID work end-to-end thanks to the interoperability agreement.
Key exits & destinations
All 2 NAIAX toll plazas
- 1Cavitex
- 2Parañaque
NAIAX toll fare matrix
All single-segment fares within NAIAX. For trips that cross into other expressways, use the full Philippine toll calculator on the hub page — it computes cross-expressway routes automatically.
| Entry | Exit | Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavitex | NAIAX | ₱45.00 | ₱90.00 | ₱134.00 |
| NAIAX | Cavitex | ₱45.00 | ₱90.00 | ₱134.00 |
| NAIAX | Parañaque | ₱45.00 | ₱90.00 | ₱134.00 |
| Parañaque | NAIAX | ₱45.00 | ₱90.00 | ₱134.00 |
Travel tips for NAIAX
- For NAIA from Makati/BGC, take Skyway → NAIAX direct — avoid EDSA-Tramo entirely.
- Watch for terminal-specific ramps on the elevated road; missing the ramp means looping back through surface roads.
- Easytrip RFID is required; the lone Parañaque plaza is now RFID-only.
- Speed limit is 60 km/h on the elevated stretch — enforced by camera.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is the NAIAX toll fee in 2026?
- Class 1 (private cars, jeeps, vans, SUVs) fares on NAIAX range from ₱45.00 for short hops up to ₱45.00 for the longest segment. Class 2 is roughly 2× and Class 3 roughly 3× the Class 1 rate. Use the matrix above for the exact fare between any plaza pair.
- What RFID system does NAIAX use?
- NAIAX uses Easytrip as the primary RFID system. Thanks to the joint Easytrip-Autosweep interoperability agreement, both tags are accepted at every plaza in the network.
- How long is NAIAX?
- NAIA Expressway (NAIAX) is approximately 7.7 km, 4 lanes, with a posted speed limit of 60 km/h for Class 1 vehicles. Operated by NAIA Expressway, Inc., it uses a open (flat per direction) toll collection system.
- Are NAIAX fares VAT-inclusive?
- Yes. Every fare published by the Toll Regulatory Board already includes the 12% Value-Added Tax. The fee shown is what is debited from your RFID account or paid in cash at the plaza.
- What expressways does NAIAX connect to?
- NAIAX connects to SLEX, CAVITEX. SLEX ties in at Skyway interchange; CAVITEX ties in at Parañaque interchange.
- What is the emergency hotline for NAIAX?
- For emergencies on NAIAX, call 1-35000 (DOTr unified hotline). Operator customer service: (02) 8786-7878 (CIC/Easytrip). Emergency call boxes are spaced along the expressway and patrol units are deployed 24/7.