Domestic-only · Connect via Manila or Cebu
PPS doesn't fly nonstop international, kabayan.
Most kabayan from Puerto Princesa, Palawan transit through Ninoy Aquino (MNL) or Mactan-Cebu (CEB) for international flights. Aviasales finds the cheapest connection live.
Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) — International Flights, OFW Lane, Terminals | 2026
Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) ang gateway ng Palawan — around 1.7 million passengers nung 2024. International-class facility, pero karamihan ng commercial service ay domestic. May sporadic international charter sa Taipei, Incheon. Tourism-led ang traffic. Heto ang quick-reference para sa OFW transit at terminal guide ngayong 2026.
Quick facts
- Codes: IATA PPS · ICAO RPVP
- City: Puerto Princesa, Palawan, MIMAROPA (Region IV-B)
- Hub airlines: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia
- International service: Yes
Search live fares with Aviasales →
Popular international routes from PPS
Domestic-only airport — for international, transit via MNL (NAIA) or CEB (Mactan).
Puerto Princesa International Airport has no scheduled international flights as of 2026-05-09. Kabayan na pa-Gulf, Asia, or Korea, kailangan ng connecting flight via MNL or CEB international gateways.
OFW + balikbayan tips
Mga taga-Palawan na OFW — para sa Gulf at Asia deployment, palaging via MNL transit. May DMW counter sa Puerto Princesa city office para sa OEC processing bago byahe. Balikbayan flow papunta Palawan strong sa peak tourism months. Porter fees sa PPS: PHP 100-200 per box. Tip: kung galing El Nido or Coron, factor in 5-6 hours land travel sa Puerto Princesa — mas mahal ang van ngayon (PHP 800+) kaysa flight from Coron-USU to MNL direct.
Terminals & getting there
Single modern terminal, opened 2017. International wing for charter operations. Pamasahe via tricycle/multicab from Puerto Princesa city: PHP 50-150, around 15-20 mins (very near city). Taxi/Grab limited — tricycle is dominant. Parking PHP 50/hr.
FAQ
May direct international flight ba ang PPS? Sporadic charters lang to ICN, TPE — walang regular scheduled. Mostly domestic.
Pamasahe airport to downtown Puerto Princesa? Tricycle PHP 50-150, very malapit (15-20 mins). Walang traffic mostly.
PPS to El Nido — pamasahe? Van PHP 700-900, around 5-6 hours. Or fly direct ENT (El Nido airport).
OFW lane sa PPS? Mostly domestic transit; OFW Pass scan happens at MNL international transfer.
Related
Updated 9 May 2026. Maria Santos is a pseudonymous editorial persona; content is researched and edited by Filipino travel and OFW specialists. About the author →.