Makati is served by Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), about 8 to 12 kilometres to the southwest depending on traffic. All four terminals are within reach — expect 20 to 45 minutes by taxi or Grab under normal conditions, or considerably longer during rush hour. Grab (the regional rideshare app) is the most reliable option: fares are metered and displayed upfront, there is no negotiating, and drivers are rated. Metered airport taxis are a legitimate alternative, but queue at the authorised taxi counters inside arrivals rather than accepting rides from touts outside the terminal.
There is no direct rail link from NAIA to Makati. The MRT Line 3 runs along EDSA, the main north-south highway through Metro Manila, with Ayala Station the most useful stop for central Makati. To reach it from the airport, take a taxi or Grab to the nearest MRT station and continue by rail — a useful option if traffic is heavy, though the MRT itself is frequently crowded during peak hours.
Buses from provincial destinations across Luzon and beyond arrive at various terminals in Metro Manila. Victory Liner, Royanl de Luxe, and other intercity operators run services to and from the north, Bicol region, and Batangas. From the terminal, a Grab or taxi to Makati is straightforward.