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| Puerto Princesa Airport |
Planning to explore the
Philippines one island at a time? Better start preparing now for that epic
vacation!
Since the Philippines is
an archipelago, you’ll encounter various modes of transportation to reach each of
its islands. The most common transfer is via air travel. Though some flights
might be costly, but it’s your best option if faster travel time is what you
need.
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| Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 |
Aside from having your
plane ticket, there is an important fee that you should keep a budget on. So, before
your big travel day, make sure to check out below the updated guide on airport
terminal fees:
What is the Airport Terminal Fee?
Also known as PSC or Philippine
Passenger Service Charge, the airport terminal fee is the airport tax/
exit fee that is collected from passengers departing from Philippine Airports
by the Philippine Government or Philippine Airport Authorities. The said fee is
used to decongest the departure areas of the airport’s terminals and to help
improve the airport’s services and facilities.
For domestic flights, the
airport terminal fee ranges from PHP 50 - PHP 220 per
person, while PHP 600 - PHP 1, 135 per person for
international flights.
Below is the list of
major Philippine (PH) airports and information on when and where you need to
pay the Airport Terminal Fees:
Major PH Airports
|
Domestic
Flight
|
Fees
|
International Flight
|
Fee
|
Ninoy Aquino
International Airport (MNL)
|
Included in ticket
price
|
PHP300
|
Included in ticket
price
|
PHP750
|
Clark International
Airport (CRK)
|
Pay at the airport
|
PHP150
|
Pay at the airport
|
PHP650
|
Mactan-Cebu
International Airport (CEB)
|
Included in ticket
price
|
PHP300
|
Included in ticket
price
|
PHP850
|
Bohol – Panglao
International Airport (TAG)
|
Included in ticket
price
|
PHP100
|
Pay at the airport
|
PHP700
|
Kalibo
international Airport (KLO)
|
Included in ticket
price
|
PHP200
|
Included in ticket
price
|
PHP700
|
Boracay – Caticlan
Airport (MPH)
|
Included in ticket
price
|
PHP200
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Puerto Princesa
International Airport (PPS)
|
Included in ticket
price
|
PHP200
|
Pay at the airport
|
PHP700
|
Davao International
Airport (DVO)
|
Included in ticket
price
|
PHP200
|
Included in ticket
price
|
PHP700
|
Iloilo
International Airport (ILO)
|
Included in ticket
price
|
PHP200
|
Included in ticket
price
|
PHP700
|
Cagayan De Oro
–Laguindingan Airport (CGY)
|
Included in ticket
price
|
PHP200
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Bacolod –Silay
International Airport (BCD)
|
Included in ticket
price
|
PHP200
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
For the other Philippine
Airports, the terminal fee is already included upon booking your domestic
flights with fees as follows:
Airports in Luzon
|
Fee
|
Basco (BSO)
|
PHP100
|
Busuanga –Coron (USU)
|
PHP100
|
Cauayan (CYZ)
|
PHP100
|
Laoag (LAO)
|
PHP100
|
Legazpi (LGP)
|
PHP150
|
Masbate (MBT)
|
PHP100
|
Naga (WNP)
|
PHP100
|
Romblon –Tablas (TBH)
|
PHP100
|
San Jose (SJI)
|
PHP150
|
Tuguegarao (TUG)
|
PHP150
|
Virac (VRC)
|
PHP100
|
Airports in Visayas
|
Fee
|
Calbayog (CYP)
|
PHP50
|
Catarman (CRM)
|
PHP100
|
Dumaguete –Sibulan
(DGT)
|
PHP150
|
Tacloban (TAC)
|
PHP150
|
Airports in Mindanao
|
Fee
|
Butuan (BXU)
|
PHP150
|
Camiguin (CGM)
|
PHP50
|
Cotabato (CBO)
|
PHP150
|
Dipolog (DPL)
|
PHP150
|
General Santos (GES)
|
PHP150
|
Jolo (JOL)
|
PHP100
|
Ozamiz (OSZ)
|
PHP100
|
Pagadian (PAG)
|
PHP150
|
Siargao (IAO)
|
PHP150
|
Surigao (SUG)
|
PHP150
|
Tandag (TDG)
|
PHP100
|
Tawi-Tawi (SGS)
|
PHP50
|
Zamboanga (ZAM)
|
PHP150
|
How to know if the Terminal Fee is already included in the ticket?
On your booking receipt or when you’re booking your air ticket, you may check it at the breakdown of taxes and fees. Usually, it’s labeled as DPSC (Domestic Passenger Service Charge), IPSC (International Passenger Service Charge), or PH Passenger Service Charge.
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| Puerto Princesa Airport Check-in Counters |
Are there exemptions from paying Airport Terminal Fees?
Yes, here are the
individuals exempted from paying the Airport Terminal Fees:
- Infants below 2 years old on the date of travel
- Guests connecting through Philippine airports except for Manila, Cebu and, Caticlan (Boracay) are exempted from paying the said fee.
- All Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW)
- Athletes endorsed by the Philippines Sports Commission (PSC)
- Individuals authorized by the Office of the President
- Pilgrims endorsed by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF)
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| Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 |
As
of August 02, 2019, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced
that Students will also be exempted
from paying Domestic Airport Terminal Fees (DPSC) – all students from
elementary and college levels and those who are taking technical and vocational
courses.
To
enjoy the payment exemption, they are required to present valid school
identification cards or enrollment registration cards with their photos.
However,
this will apply only to CAAP-operated commercial airports. The Ninoy Aquino
International Airport (NAIA), Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), Clark
International Airport (CRK), and Caticlan Airport are all excluded from the
exemption.
Below
are CAAP Airports exempting Students from paying Airport Terminal Fees:
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| Image source: Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Facebook Page |
Is the Airport Terminal Fee and Philippine Travel Tax the same?
No, the Philippine Travel Tax and Airport Terminal fees are different charges. But, if you’re a foreigner traveling in the Philippines on a short visit or simply transiting you don’t have to worry about paying this one. It is imposed by the government and only collected from Filipinos traveling abroad and foreign passport holders who stayed in the Philippines for over a year upon the existing date of departure. Exempted from paying the Philippine Travel Tax are:
·
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
·
Infants (2 years old and below)
·
Filipinos who are permanent residents abroad staying in the Philippines
less than a year
Below are the Philippine Travel Tax Rates:
Travel Tax Rates
|
First Class Passage
|
Economy Class Passage
|
Full Travel Tax
|
P 2700
|
P 1620
|
Standard Reduced Travel Tax
|
P 1350
|
P 810
|
Privileged Reduced Travel Tax for a Dependent of an
Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW)
|
P 400
|
P 300
|
Whether you’re traveling
abroad or domestic, be mindful of the other things that you might have to pay
during your trip. Other than having a well-planned itinerary don’t forget to
keep a secure allowance for these necessary fees for a smooth and well-budgeted
trip.
Updated as of February 21, 2020
Updated as of February 21, 2020
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