Cheap Flights from Manila to Puerto Princesa

Which airlines fly from Manila Ninoy Aquino to Puerto Princesa (Palawan)?

Three local airlines have direct flights from Manila to Puerto Princesa on Palawan every day:

• Cebu Pacific
• Philippine Airlines
• Philippines AirAsia

You can also take connecting flights if you want to stop in another city on the way.

Is there a time difference between Manila and Puerto Princesa?

No, the Philippines uses a single time zone.

What is the weather like in Puerto Princesa?

The island of Palawan is warm and sunny for most of the year, but if you're visiting between May and November there'll be a higher chance of rain or even typhoons. April to June is the summer and September to December is the winter, but there's little change in temperatures.

How expensive is Puerto Princesa?

Essential travel information for Puerto Princesa

• A visa is not required for the Philippines, unless you're staying for more than 30 days.
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Departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino

Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) is the Philippines' largest airport, serving its capital Manila. It has 4 terminals that operate independently.

• Terminal 1 handles foreign airlines only
• Terminal 2 is used by Philippine Airlines and PAL Express
• Terminal 3 serves both foreign and local airlines
• Terminal 4 handles domestic carriers only

Make sure you check your booking reference to see which terminal you need to go to, as the travel time between them can be long if there's heavy traffic. You should arrive for domestic flights to Puerto Princesa at least 1 hour before your scheduled departure time.

Arriving in Puerto Princesa (Palawan)

Puerto Princesa Airport (PPS) is the main gateway to the island of Palawan. Its new passenger terminal opened in 2017. This can accommodate more passengers and larger aircraft than the old airport and has a slightly wider range of facilities, including cafes and Wi-Fi, although you should take care of any cash needs while you're still in Manila or after arriving in town.

The airport is close to the city centre, so the most common form of transport is to take a motor tricycle to your accommodation. Taxis are rare in Puerto Princesa. You can also take the public jeepney or arrange a pick-up from your hotel.

Return flights from Puerto Princesa to Manila

Puerto Princesa International is a small airport, so it's easy to find your way around. You should arrive at least 1 hour before your return flight is due to leave so you don't miss the last call for check-in.

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Please note: all information is correct as of February 2019.