Flying from Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS) to Puerto Princesa (Palawan) Airport (PPS): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DPS to PPS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Puerto Princesa (Palawan) Airport. Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is a popular stopover on the DPS to PPS route.
Handy information about Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS)
72% of flights that take off from Bali (Denpasar) Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Bali (Denpasar) Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Denpasar. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near DPS? If you've booked an early flight from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Puerto Princesa (Palawan) Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Puerto Princesa (Palawan) Airport (PPS)
Reserve a hotel close to PPS if you have a late Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Puerto Princesa (Palawan) Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Puerto Princesa (Palawan) Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Dollar and explore beyond Puerto Princesa's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Puerto Princesa (Palawan) Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Puerto Princesa (Palawan) Airport (PPS) to central Puerto Princesa
From Puerto Princesa (Palawan) Airport, Puerto Princesa is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Puerto Princesa (Palawan) Airport (PPS)
December is the most popular month for flights from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Puerto Princesa (Palawan) Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Puerto Princesa in September.
Before locking in your flight from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Puerto Princesa (Palawan) Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Puerto Princesa, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DPS to PPS in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Philippines
Zamboanga is just one of the many cities in the Philippines waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Puerto Princesa. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Nido Falls, Grande Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga City and Great Santa Cruz Island.