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Flight Schedule from Puerto Princesa (PPS)
Airline | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Origin Airport | Destination Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cebu Pacific | 07:20 | 09:00 | Puerto Princesa - Palawan (PPS) | Manila (MNL) | Book flight |
 Philippine Airlines | 08:35 | 09:50 | Puerto Princesa - Palawan (PPS) | Manila (MNL) | Book flight |
Cebu Pacific | 12:45 | 14:25 | Puerto Princesa - Palawan (PPS) | Manila (MNL) | Book flight |
Philippine Airlines | 15:15 | 16:40 | Puerto Princesa - Palawan (PPS) | Manila (MNL) | Book flight |
Philippine Airlines | 18:40 | 20:05 | Puerto Princesa - Palawan (PPS) | Manila (MNL) | Book flight |
Philippine Airlines | 18:40 | 20:15 | Puerto Princesa - Palawan (PPS) | Cebu (CEB) | Book flight |
Cebu Pacific | 18:50 | 20:25 | Puerto Princesa - Palawan (PPS) | Manila (MNL) | Book flight |
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Flight Schedule to Puerto Princesa (PPS)
Airline | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Origin Airport | Destination Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cebu Pacific | 04:35 | 06:05 | Manila (MNL) | Puerto Princesa - Palawan (PPS) | Book flight |
Cebu Pacific | 09:50 | 11:30 | Manila (MNL) | Puerto Princesa - Palawan (PPS) | Book flight |
Philippine Airlines | 13:15 | 14:35 | Manila (MNL) | Puerto Princesa - Palawan (PPS) | Book flight |
Philippine Airlines | 16:35 | 17:55 | Manila (MNL) | Puerto Princesa - Palawan (PPS) | Book flight |
Cebu Pacific | 16:45 | 18:15 | Manila (MNL) | Puerto Princesa - Palawan (PPS) | Book flight |
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FAQ about Puerto Princesa (PPS)
The airport is about 2 km from Puerto Princesa city centre, roughly ten minutes by tricycle.
Vans and tour shuttles run from the city to Sabang, where boats leave for the Underground River. You need a permit for the tour, so book ahead.
Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines both operate flights from Puerto Princesa, including frequent services to Manila.
Domestic routes link Puerto Princesa with Manila and with cities such as Cebu, Clark, Iloilo and Davao. Check the latest schedule for your dates.
Yes. Vans run north from Puerto Princesa to El Nido. The road journey takes several hours, so plan a full travel day.
Yes. The runway is shared with Antonio Bautista Air Base of the Philippine Air Force.
Yes. The terminal opened in 2017 includes lounges, among them a Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge.
The IATA code is PPS and the ICAO code is RPVP.
Cheap Flights from Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
Puerto Princesa International Airport Overview
Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) is the main gateway to Palawan, the long island province in the western Philippines. It serves the city of Puerto Princesa and is the usual arrival point for visitors heading to the Puerto Princesa Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travellers bound for El Nido and Port Barton also often start here before continuing by road.
Location Close to Puerto Princesa City
The airport is very close to town. The terminal is roughly 2 km from the city centre, so a tricycle ride into Puerto Princesa takes around ten minutes. The runway is shared with Antonio Bautista Air Base, a Philippine Air Force facility.
Terminal and Facilities at Puerto Princesa
The current passenger terminal opened in 2017, replacing a much smaller building. It spans two levels and can seat a large number of waiting passengers. Lounges are available, including one run by Philippine Airlines. The single runway has an instrument landing system that supports night and low-visibility flights, and the aprons can take wide-body aircraft.
Airlines and Routes from Puerto Princesa
Most flights are domestic. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines link Puerto Princesa with Manila, and other routes connect it with cities such as Cebu, Clark, Iloilo and Davao. Search your dates to see the current timetable, as routes can vary by season.
Ground Transport from Puerto Princesa Airport
- Tricycle: The classic short hop into the city.
- Vans and shuttles: Shared and private vans run to Sabang for the Underground River and further north to Port Barton and El Nido.
- Hotel pickups: Many resorts arrange transfers on request.
Nearby Attractions in Palawan
The Puerto Princesa Underground River, where boats glide into a limestone cave system that meets the sea, is the headline sight. Permits for the tour are limited, so book ahead. Honda Bay is a popular island-hopping trip from the city, and the baywalk and local markets in town are good for an evening stroll.
Tips for Flying from Puerto Princesa
- Allow a full day on the road if you are heading to El Nido after landing.
- Reserve your Underground River permit before you fly.
- Arrive early during holiday periods, when the terminal gets crowded.
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