Are you traveling in the Philippines or abroad? There are some important things to know before you fly.

This detailed guide answers frequently asked questions about Philippine airports and flights.

Philippine terminal fee + travel tax

Here’s a lowdown on fees that you might have to pay at airports in the Philippines. Followed by helpful tips about individual airports.

What is the terminal fee? Do I need to pay at the airport?

You need not worry about the terminal fee if you are arriving at any airport in the Philippines. The terminal fee should already be included in the flight ticket price upon booking for both domestic and international flights.

The airport terminal fee or “Philippine passenger service charge” (DPSC) is an airport tax/exit fee for passengers departing from airports in the Philippines. Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are exempted from paying the terminal fee. The terminal fee ranges from P50 to P220 per person for domestic flights or P600 to P1,135 per person for international flights.

What is PH Travel Tax?

The Philippine travel tax is a fee for Filipinos traveling abroad. The full travel tax is P1,620 for passengers on economy class plane tickets and P2,700 when flying first class. You need not worry about the travel tax if you’re a foreigner traveling in the Philippines on a short visit or simply transiting as this fee only applies to citizens of the Philippines, permanent resident aliens, and non-immigrant aliens who have stayed in the Philippines for a period of not less than one year. You can check TIEZA’s website for the full details on PH travel tax exemptions and reduced fees.

PH Travel Tax Online Payment

Selected airlines including Cebu Pacific offer the option of paying the Philippine Travel Tax online on their website. This is highly recommended if you want to skip lining up at the airport. You can also pay the travel tax online on the TIEZA Online Travel Tax Payment System (OTTPS) website.

Manila-NAIA International Airport (MNL)

The Manila Airport is the busiest airport and the main international gateway to the Philippines. Commonly referred to as “NAIA” or Ninoy Aquino International Airport, it is located in the cities of Pasay and Parañaque, within the Metro Manila area in Luzon Island (Northern Philippines).

Manila Airport Transfers & Car Charter

Where to stay near Manila Airport — For a comfortable and convenient stay, book a room in Newport World Resorts (formerly Resorts World Manila) located right across the street from Terminal 3. The Manila Bay Entertainment City area is also a great option since it is conveniently connected to Terminal 3 via the newly opened skyway. Click below to check room rates and promos.

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Manila Airport-NAIA terminal fee — The terminal fee is not collected at Manila Airport for domestic and international flights. The terminal fee should already be paid for/included in the plane ticket price, at the time of booking.

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Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)

Cebu Airport, is around 15 kilometers away from the center of Cebu City. It is located in Lapu Lapu City, Mactan Island. Travel time may take 1 hour or more, depending on traffic jams, especially crossing Mandaue. Without traffic, the drive should take around 45 minutes.

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Cebu Airport terminal fee — The terminal fee is not collected at Cebu Airport for domestic and international flights. The terminal fee should already be paid for/included in the plane ticket price, at the time of booking.

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Boracay-Caticlan Airport (MPH)

Caticlan Airport, located in Malay, Aklan, is less than one kilometer away from Caticlan Jetty Port. You can take a shuttle, tricycle, or even walk if you are not bringing heavy luggage. Go on a short ferry ride to Cagban Jetty Port in Boracay Island. Then, ride a shuttle or multicab to your resort/destination in Boracay Island.

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Hotels near Boracay Airport — There some options to stay near the airport, but most of them are not good. Head straight to Boracay if you can. If you get stuck in town, click below to check rates on places to stay nearby.

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 Boracay Airport terminal fee — Boracay Airport terminal fee should already be paid for / included in the plane ticket price, at the time of booking. You do not have to pay the terminal fee at the airport.

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Kalibo International Airport (KLO)

Kalibo airport is located near the town center, just 4 kilometers away or under 10-minutes by car. Travel time to Boracay takes around 1 hour. If you are headed to Boracay, you can either take a 1-hour shuttle or bus to Caticlan Jetty Port, where you can find ferries that go to Boracay Island. You can find them outside the arrivals area or book the trip online easily.

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Kalibo Airport terminal fee — The terminal fee is not collected at Kalibo Airport for domestic and international flights. The terminal fee should already be paid for/included in the plane ticket price, at the time of booking.

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Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)

Puerto Princesa Airport, located in Palawan, is located right within city proper. Puerto Princesa has a small city center, so getting around usually takes 15-minutes or less. There are shuttle vans stationed near the arrivals area that can take you directly to El Nido and other towns on the island. Or, go on a tricycle from the arrival area or airport exit gate to get to your destination in the city.

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Puerto Princesa Airport terminal fee — The Puerto Princesa Airport passenger terminal fee is P700 per person for international flights. If you are on a domestic flight, the terminal fee should already be paid for / included in the plane ticket price, at the time of booking.

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Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG)

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 Bohol Airport terminal fee — Bohol–Panglao Airport terminal fee should already be paid for / included in the plane ticket price, at the time of booking. You do not have to pay the domestic terminal fee at the airport.

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Clark International Airport (CRK)

Clark Airport is around 15 kilometers away from Angeles City proper or 95 kilometers from Manila. Travel time is approximately 2 hours.

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 Clark Airport terminal fee — The terminal fee is not collected at Clark Airport for domestic and international flights. The terminal fee should already be paid for / included in the plane ticket price, at the time of booking.

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Davao International Airport (DVO)

Davao Airport is around 10 kilometers away from Davao City Center. You can ride a metered taxi, which takes around 30 to 45 minutes.

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Davao Airport terminal fee The terminal fee is not collected at Davao Airport for domestic and international flights. The terminal fee should already be paid for / included in the plane ticket price, at the time of booking.

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Iloilo International Airport (ILO)

Iloilo Airport, located in Cabatuan-Santa Barbara is around 20 kilometers away from Iloilo City proper. Travel time is around 25 to 40 minutes. From the airport, you can ride a shuttle or taxi to get to Iloilo City.

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Iloilo Airport terminal fee — The terminal fee is not collected at Iloilo Airport for domestic and international flights. The terminal fee should already be paid for / included in the plane ticket price, at the time of booking.

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Cagayan de Oro-Laguindingan Airport (CGY)

Cagayan de Oro Airport, located in the Laguindingan town, Misamis Oriental, is around 35 kilometers away from Cagayan de Oro City proper. Travel time to Cagayan de Oro or Iligan cities takes up to 1 hour.

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Cagayan de Oro Airport terminal fee — Cagayan de Oro Airport terminal fee should already be paid for / included in the plane ticket price, at the time of booking. You do not have to pay the domestic terminal fee at the airport.

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Bacolod-Silay International Airport (BCD)

Bacolod Airport, located in Silay City, Negros Occidental, is around 18 kilometers away from Bacolod City proper. Travel time takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes.

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Bacolod Airport terminal fee — Bacolod Airport terminal fee should already be paid for / included in the plane ticket price, at the time of booking. You do not have to pay the domestic terminal fee at the airport.

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More Philippine Airports

Basco Airport (BSO), Batanes

Distance to Basco Town Proper — 750 m; 3 mins

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Busuanga-Coron Airport (USU)

Distance to Coron Town Proper — 22 km; 20 mins

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Butuan Airport (BXU)

Distance to Guingona Park — 12.3 km; 17 mins

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Calbayog Airport (CYP)

Distance to Calbayog City Proper — 6 km; 11 mins

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Camiguin Airport (CGM)

Distance to Mambajao Municipal Hall — 1.3 km; 13 mins

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Catarman Airport (CRM)

Distance to Catarman Town Proper — 2 km; 6 mins

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Cauayan Airport (CYZ)

Distance to Cauayan City Proper — 3.5 km; 10 mins

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Cotabato Airport (CBO)

Distance to Cotabato City Plaza — 9.1 km; 13 mins

Dumaguete Airport (DGT)

Distance to Dumaguete Boulevard — 3.5 km; 10 mins

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Dipolog Airport (DPL)

Distance to Dipolog Cathedral — 1.8 km; 4 mins

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Laoag Airport (LAO)

Distance to Laoag City Proper — 7.5 km; 15 mins

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General Santos International Airport (GES)

Distance to General Santos City Hall — 14.5km; 23 mins

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Jolo Airport (JOL)

Distance to Jolo Municipal Hall — 1.5km; 4 mins

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Legazpi Airport (LGP)

Distance to Legazpi City Proper — 3.5 km; 10 mins

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Masbate Airport (MBT)

Distance to Masbate City Center — 850 m; 2 mins

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Naga Airport (WNP)

Distance to Naga City Proper — 11 km; 24 mins

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Ozamiz Airport (OSZ)

Distance to Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral — 4.8 km; 10 mins

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Pagadian Airport (PAG)

Distance to Pagadian City Hall — 6.5 km; 10 mins

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Romblon-Tablas Airport (TBH)

Distance to San Agustin Pier — 34 km; 34 mins. To Odiongan Town Proper — 25 km.

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San Jose Airport (SJI)

Distance to San Jose Town Proper — 2.5 km; 5 mins

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Siargao Airport (IAO)

Distance to Dapa Ferry Terminal — 15 km; 20 mins. To Cloud 9 Boardwalk, General Luna — 32 km; 43 mins

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Surigao Airport (SUG)

Distance to Surigao City Hall — 4.5 km; 8 mins

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Tacloban Airport (TAC)

Distance to Leyte Provincial Capitol — 10.5 km; 23 mins

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Tandag Airport (TDG)

Distance to Tandag City Proper — 4 km; 8 mins

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Tawi-Tawi Airport (SGS)

Distance to Bongao Municipal Hall —  6 km; 8 mins

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Tuguegarao Airport (TUG)

Distance to Tuguegarao City Proper — 4 km; 10 mins

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Virac Airport (VRC)

Distance to Virac Town Proper — 3 km; 6 mins

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Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)

Distance to Zamboanga City Hall — 3.5 km; 9 mins

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Before you go

How do I know if the terminal fee is included in the airline booking?

Check the breakdown of taxes and fees on your booking receipt or when booking the flight ticket. The terminal fee is usually labeled as PH Passenger Service Charge, Domestic Passenger Service Charge or International Passenger Service Charge. There’s usually also a corresponding Aviation Security Fee (ASF) and separate Value Added Tax for the terminal fee.

Do I still need to pay the terminal fee, even after paying the travel tax?

Yes, the terminal fee and travel tax are separate fees. If you’re not exempted, then you need to pay both.

Do I need to pay the terminal fee and travel tax when I arrive in the Philippines?

The airport terminal fee and Philippine Travel Tax does not apply to arriving passengers.