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Entry Guidelines

As per IATF Resolution No. 2 (s. 2022) on the ENTRY, QUARANTINE and TESTING Requirements of inbound travelers to the Philippines

A. FULLY VACCINATED (Filipino and Foreign Travelers)

- No pre-departure COVID-19 Test requirement - Must have received the 2nd dose in a 2-dose series or a single dose COVID-19 vaccine more than fourteen (14) days prior to the date and time of departure from the country of origin/port of embarkation.

B. UNVACCINATED or PARTIALLY VACCINATED (Filipino and Foreign Travelers)

1. Travelers 15 years and older shall present a remotely supervised/laboratory-based Rapid Antigen Test administered and certified by a healthcare professional in a healthcare facility, laboratory, clinic, or other similar establishment taken 24 hours prior to the date and time of departure from country of origin/first port of embarkation in a continuous travel to the Philippines, excluding lay-overs; provided that, he/she has not left the airport premises or has not been admitted into another country during such lay-over. 2. Travelers 15 years and older who fail to present a negative pre-departure testing shall be required to undergo a laboratory-based Antigen Test UPON ARRIVAL at the airport. 3. ACCOMPANIED minors below 15 years of age who are NOT VACCINATED for any reason whatsoever shall follow the quarantine protocols of their parent/s or an accompanying adult/guardian traveling with them. 4. UNACCOMPANIED minors below 15 years of age who are NOT VACCINATED for any reason whatsoever shall follow the protocols set forth in Section B (1) and (2) above. NOTE:- Any inbound traveler, whether Filipino or Foreign national, who shall test positive for COVID-19 through rapid antigen test shall be subjected to the latest prevailing quarantine and isolation protocols of the DOH.

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Philippines travel requirements 2024: What travelers need to know

We aim to keep this post updated about Philippines travel in 2024 with official Philippines travel restrictions, requirements, and health and safety guidance. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions so you can travel confidently, safely, and responsibly in this new post-pandemic world of ours.

As restrictions can vary based on the traveler’s citizenship, we will focus primarily on rules affecting U.S. citizens.

Last update: February 21, 2024. Originally published: October 2020.

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February 2024:  “Our main requirement for travel to the Philippines was completing an online form within 72 hours of arriving. Our airline reminded us to do the same process before departing the Philippines as well. The form asks for flight info, countries visited in the last 30 days, and whether you have been sick or exposed to someone ‘known to have communicable/infectious disease’ in the past 30 days. We then received a QR code to show at the airport. We did not need to show the QR code upon arrival or departure (airline staff told me it’s actually for Philippine passport holders only). At immigration they had no questions for us on arrival or departure.” – Michelle & Jedd, Intentional Travelers, American digital nomads

Photo credit: Anwar Y January 2024: “I visited the Philippines for 3 weeks in January with visits to places on 4 major islands across the country [Luzon, Bohol, Cebu, and Palawan]. Overall tourism was open and accessible within the country, flights between islands were the easiest, with long overland travel times (due to local-roads / lack of highways). We did not experience any travel restrictions while within the country. There is a pre-arrival form that must be filled out that is used for tracing but really we didn’t find it used much beyond immigration. There were requirements for providing hotels for contact tracing but it was haphazardly enforced, such as only 1 bus company asked for this information. Access to all services is open, we did notice that for many services employees were masked but there was no requirement for tourists to mask. We found covid tests readily accessible and often in vending machines such as in the airport. One thing of note is that people did appear to be sick. My entire group ended up sick (non-covid) but the sinus cold did impede our ability to do some activities (scuba diving).” – Anwar Y of Beyond My Door , American traveler

At the end of the post, we share on-the-ground perspectives from local residents and travelers to the Philippines so you can get a true sense of what to expect. We’re thankful to one of our team members from the Philippines for co-creating this post with us!

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Is the Philippines open for travel? Can I travel to the Philippines right now?

Effective July 2023 , all travelers are allowed entry in the Philippines without restrictions. The following are no longer required to enter the Philippines:

• Proof of Vaccination
• Proof of negative Covid test (for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers)
• Travel insurance

However, travelers must still meet the following requirements:

• As of April 2023, all travelers, including children. are required to register via the Electronic Travel Declaration System no earlier than 72 hours from the intended arrival.
• Passport must be valid for at least six months at the time of arrival.
• Have booked a return or outbound ticket (affiliate link).

U.S. citizens are allowed visa-free entry into the Philippines for 30 days.

See the list of visa exempt countries here.

Philippines travel restrictions  have changed over time, please check back for updates.

Quarantine rules in the Philippines: What happens if I get Covid?

All travelers arriving in the Philippines are not required to quarantine.

Foreign tourists who  test positive for Covid while in the Philippines must continue to isolate and undergo quarantine.

For cases with moderate to severe symptoms or belonging to the immunocompromised category, isolation of 10 days from onset of signs and symptoms is required. Patient may be required to be admitted to a health care facility based on the advice of the attending physician.

For severe cases and immunocompromised cases , isolation is required and may end only upon the advice of their health care provider.

Patients with mild symptoms or asymptomatic are advised to isolate at home for five days or until fever-free for at least 24 hours without using antipyretics such as paracetamol, whichever is earlier.

Foreign tourists may be required to cover the costs of quarantine accommodations or hospitalization.

Recommended Quarantine Hotels in the Philippines:

Bayview Park Hotel Manila – Located at the heart of Manila, near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and US Embassy, Bayview Park Hotel has modern and cozy rooms with air conditioning, cable TV, personal safe, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool and coffee shop with local and international dishes. Estimated cost for a 14-day stay is $748-$997. Book this hotel >

Hotel Durban – Hotel Durban is located in Makati, Manila. The hotel features air conditioned rooms, restaurant, bar, and free Wifi. Estimated cost for a 14-day stay is $471-$871. Book this hotel >

Somerset Millennium Makati – Somerset Millennium is a high-end hotel conveniently located in the vibrant business district of Makati City, 30 minutes from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The hotel offers elegant rooms with free Wifi, air conditioning, and flat screen TVs. There’s also an on-site restaurant, fitness center, spa, and swimming pool. Estimated cost for a 14-day stay is $1657-$1888. Book this hotel >

Radissan Blu Cebu – The Radissan Blue is one of Cebu’s top rated five star hotels. It has swimming pool, spa, fitness center, on-site restaurant, and airport transfers. Rooms come with air conditioning, Wifi, and a fantastic breakfast. Estimated cost for a 14-day stay is $1022-$1498. Book this hotel >

Can I travel to the Philippines in April 2024? Can I travel to Philippines this Spring?

The Philippines is open to tourists in April. Read on for details and check back for updates.

What is it like to fly to Manila MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport right now? Philippine Airlines reports p assengers are no longer required to wear face masks, though it is still recommended.

Do I have to quarantine when traveling to the Philippines? No. Only travelers who test positive will need to quarantine. See details above.

Does Philippines check COVID-19 symptoms of incoming travelers? Travelers undergo a passive thermal scan upon arrival in the airport. Hats must be removed, otherwise just walk through.

Does Philippines require a negative Covid 19 test for travelers? No. As of July 2023, a negative test is no longer required for travelers to enter the Philippines.

Do I have to undergo a Covid test upon arrival in the Philippines? No. Covid test upon arrival is no longer required.

Does Philippines require a proof of Coronavirus vaccine for travelers? No. A proof of Coronavirus vaccine is no longer required.

Do I still need to provide a negative Covid test or quarantine if I have been vaccinated? Quarantine and negative Covid test is no longer required for travelers.

Is a booster shot required for travel to the Philippines? At this time, booster shots are not required in the Philippines. There is currently no expiration period set for the validity of vaccinations.

Do I need to provide proof of vaccination or test for domestic flights in the Philippines? Most destinations within the Philippines no longer require a proof of vaccination or test for domestic flights.

However, local authorities may have specific requirements. It is recommended to check with the destination’s local government unit (LGU) through their official website or Facebook page for the latest rules and guidelines.

What healthcare options are available to travelers in the Philippines who get the virus?   Philippine hospitals and clinics are open. Foreign visitors can get PCR or antigen test at  the Philippines Department Of Health accredited testing centers .

Foreign visitors who get the virus would pay out of pocket for medical services. The medical expenses for the treatment will vary depending on the severity of the condition, the hospital where the patient is admitted, confinement duration, and other factors.

For travel insurance that covers Covid, check out Nomad Insurance by Safety Wing >

What service businesses and restaurants are open in the Philippines? Markets and groceries, which are considered essential businesses, remained open throughout the duration of the community quarantine in the Philippines.

Restaurants are permitted to accept dine-ins. Malls, personal care services, and entertainment establishments are also back in business following health and safety protocols.

More hotels, resorts, and other accommodation establishments are allowed to operate under different community quarantine classifications and cater to local travelers.

Do I need to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter or stay at hotels, resorts, and other accommodation establishments in the Philippines? Most accommodation establishments in the Philippines no longer require a proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test.

It is advisable to visit the hotel website or official social media pages to know their latest guidelines. Additionally, contacting the establishment directly is recommended for any clarifications.

What public gatherings are allowed in Philippines? Public gatherings are allowed but must follow health and safety protocols.

Are face masks required in the Philippines? As of July 2023 , wearing of face masks is no longer required in the Philippines.

Are buses running in the Philippines? Yes. Public transportation is available in the Philippines, including buses, jeepneys, trains, tricycles, and vans.

Will the Philippines impose new Covid restrictions? What’s next is difficult to predict. Historically, the Philippines has imposed nationwide as well as localized COVID-19 restrictions when strains on the health care system might become unsustainable.

How has the Coronavirus impacted the Philippines?

The first case of the Coronavirus was confirmed in the Philippines January 30, 2020 and the country was placed under a State of Public Health Emergency on March 8, 2020.

As a measure to limit the spread of the virus, lockdowns or community quarantines have been imposed since March 15, 2020. Despite implementing strict lockdowns, the country still experienced surges in cases, reporting more confirmed cases and deaths than any other Southeast Asian country.

The onslaught of the virus put the country into recession with mass unemployment. The restriction on travel also affected tourism, which is a large industry in the country. 

Over two thirds of the population has been vaccinated in the Philippines.

In July 2023, the State of Public Health Emergency has been lifted throughout the Philippines. All restrictions due to Covid 19 are no longer in effect.

For the current situation in the Philippines, including: total COVID-19 positive cases; total cases in the Philippines; and COVID-19 testing in the Philippines, please see the Philippines Department of Health site .

What should you pack for safely traveling in the Philippines?

😷 Face Masks – Face coverings are optional but recommended in crowded areas. Find N95 masks at Bona Fide > or designer options at Vida >

💊 Medicine – Bring enough prescription and over-the-counter medication for your entire trip to avoid trips to the clinic.

💳 Vaccine Card Holder – Protect that paper CDC card when traveling abroad (if your country doesn’t offer a digital version). Get a simple plastic protector > or Vegan leather clippable > or Leather passport + card combo holder >

👃 Covid self-test – The most studied rapid antigen self-test with FDA emergency authorization.  NOT valid to enter countries. Use for your own peace of mind. Order from CVS > or Walmart >

💧 Sealed water bottle – Make sure your reusable water bottle has a lid that’s not exposed to the air. We use one of each of the following: Shop insulated water bottles with protective lid > Shop water bottles with purification filter and protective lid >

✈️ Travel insurance that covers Covid – We’ve started using Nomad Insurance by Safety Wing for affordable evacuation, international medical, and trip coverage.

What do Philippine locals and recent travelers say about visiting the Philippines now?

What is it like to visit the Philippines right now? It’s our goal to provide regular updates here from real people on the ground, to help potential visitors know what to expect. The following are subjective opinions only. Official travel guidance can be found above.

November 2023 – Gladis of Happiness on the Way , Filipina citizen:  “I flew from Frankfurt to Clark International Airport (Philippines) in September and was surprised by the low number of tourists. I’ve traveled around Clark and Manila for a month and most of the businesses like cafes, restaurants and even tours are all back – I love how I was able to see famous spots with less tourists!

Healthcare, testing, and local attractions are fully operational in most cities and touristy towns. Hotels and restaurants provide sanitizers, and staff are vaccinated with open-air setups. Airports in the Philippines have synchronized e-travel for smoother lines. Most popular destinations have maximum tourists now, so booking ahead is advisable to secure your spot.”

June 2023 – Liza of Always in Spain : “I’m in the Philippines for one month (May to June 2023) to visit family and travel around the country.

Tourism in the Philippines is thriving again! Tourist attractions are open without restrictions, tour operators are offering services again, and transportation (air & land) look fully open for domestic travel so it’s easy to get around the country.

Aside from having to complete a declaration upon arrival, things are back to normal in the Philippines. Some people still prefer to mask up (especially indoors) but it’s not obligatory.

Pharmacies are plentiful in the large cities so you have easy access to home testing kits and over-the-counter medication if you need it. If you’re traveling to more remote areas, it’s a good idea to have your own emergency medical kit just in case.”

February 2023 – Kieren of Wales Guidebook , UK traveler:  “My girlfriend and I visited the Philippines for 10 days in February 2023 with a return trip from Bali. Tourism in the Philippines is mostly back to normal. Aside from being asked to wear masks at airports and onboard with some airlines, there were no other Covid requirements or restrictions and I can highly recommend visiting at this time.

Although signage regarding Covid restrictions (such as mask wearing) are still on display across the country, these are rarely enforced. You may still see staff wearing masks in supermarkets and shopping malls. Pharmacies are readily available in most areas frequented by tourists and the level of English is usually enough to get any medicine you need. Chain pharmacies, such as Watsons, are more likely to speak a good level of English.”

October 2022 – Jennifer Terri, Philippines:

September 2022 – Elizabeth, visitor from UK:   “I visited the Philippines for a 3-week trip to explore its top destinations. The locals are still wearing masks, however, it’s a bit more relaxed, especially in the open public area. When you enter an establishment, you will be asked or expected to put on the mask.

Most businesses related to tourism are open or in service such as airlines, hotels, and tour agencies. Locals seems to be getting back on travelling as well, but it seems like the airlines are not well-staffed resulting in long queues, although very little delay.”

July 2022 – Angeline of GoAroundPhilippines.com , resident:  “All tourist destinations in the country are open and locals mostly enjoy them now. It is the best time to visit as there are still few tourists around and you can easily get cheaper rates for hotels and tours as companies need tourists.

The islands and beaches have gone through a bit of a break so they’ve become more vibrant and marine animals are plenty. There are still no long lines or crowds either.”

March 2022 – Camille, resident of the Philippines: “Things are finally the closest it’s been to “back to normal” after two long years of strict quarantine rules. Everything feels much more relaxed and people are happy to go out, dine out, party, and travel. Even though it feels like back to normal, most people still comply with wearing masks almost everywhere so this is something foreigners should expect and be sensitive in following.

Many places still are at limited capacity though, so lines are long and crowds can be packed. As much as possible, we appreciate it when tourists are understanding of any delays or mishaps. There’s a period of adjustment since it’s only been recently that things are as they were before. Many workers have been affected and are now happy to get back to work, so patience and tips are appreciated. At the end of the day, tourism has always played a big part in our economy so you’ll definitely feel welcome.”

July 2021 – Ailene, resident of Manila: “The Philippines does not currently allow tourists to enter the country. Majority of the residents are hesitant to the reopening of the borders to foreign tourists because of the fear that our healthcare system would collapse if there will be a surge in Covid cases. In Metro Manila, people (except children and senior citizens) are free to move within the city as long as the curfew, social distancing, face mask, and face shield rules are observed. Traveling to other places outside Metro Manila is also possible. Travel restrictions are generally being followed. However, there were some instances when people were caught violating the rules such as faking their Covid results, partying, and not following the curfew. Access to healthcare is a little difficult. In some hospitals and clinics, patients without an appointment will not be allowed to enter. But virtual consultation is also available. Getting tested for Covid is easier. People have an option to get tested at clinics, hospitals, drive through testing centers, or at home. Access to local attractions is possible as long as the needed requirements are provided. A negative Covid test is required in some destinations, while a health certificate is enough for some. Right now, the safest and preferred places to travel to are private resorts and outdoor open areas like parks and beaches where interaction with other people can be avoided as much as possible. Restaurants, groceries, and other food service can be accessed easily. Although public transportation is available for travelers, it is safer to travel in private vehicles.”

June 2021 – Tina of https://iwentanyways.com , resident of Philippines: “Many provinces in the country are not yet open to tourism, and those that are already open have requirements that need to be followed. Locals have varying reaction to their place opening up to tourists. Some support the opening due to financial reasons, while those that are not in favor are concerned that these tourists might spread the virus in their place. Travel restrictions are being followed by locals and visitors, but I’ve heard of stories of some people who do not follow it but are able to get away with it. As for the healthcare and testing, most of the hospitals and testing centers are available in the capital cities. Some provinces that have opened for tourism require visitors to register in an app and wait for the approval of their visit before they could travel. This is required for contact tracing purposes.”

Even if you can’t go to the Philippines right now, you can still get started planning your Philippines trip for the future.

Check out our other Philippines travel resources: – Best Places to Visit in the Philippines on a Budget

If you have questions or updates about travel to the Philippines during the Coronavirus crisis or post-pandemic, please let us know in the comments below. *Please note that we are not able to advise travelers regarding specific situations outside of the free information provided above. We recommend working with a professional travel agent if you need assistance particular to your trip.

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We have booked a trip to the Philippines next month. We have not been vaccinated for covid19, Earlier it was mentioned that we had to take a corona test to enter the philippines. Last weekend all corona measures in the Philippines were scrapped, see source: https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/pbbm-lifts-state-of-public-health-emergency-throughout-ph-due-to-covid-19/

I don’t want any surprises, Can you please confirm to me if we need to take a corona test to fly to the Philippines (from Madrid) or if it is therefore not necessary anymore now. In addition, I am also asking for more clarity on the inernal movements.

Hello Falko. Since the State of Public Health Emergency has been lifted in the Philippines, all rules and restrictions due to Covid 19 are no longer in effect. This means that you are no longer required to present a negative Covid test to enter the Philippines. For traveling within the Philippines, restrictions are also no longer in effect. However, it is still advisable to check your destination’s local government unit (LGU) official website or Facebook page for the latest travel guidelines. You may also check for the latest COVID requirements by destination through this websites: https://www.philippineairlines.com/covid-information-hub/covid-requirements

Hello, I’m a little confused on one issue. I’m a US citizen unvaccinated and would like to fly to the Philippines. I know what tests, etc I need to actually fly to the philippines, but what is not clear to me based on conflicting information is will I be required to take another covid test on arrival if the 24 hour one taken before flight was negative? One thing I don’t want to happen is discover I have to have another one when I arrive as I really hate them since they are so unnecessarily intrusive, and I’ve read some places that you will need a second one on arrival regardless of the results of the preflight test. I would be flying to Cebu. Thank you for your time.

Hello Sam, thank you for visiting our blog. According to the current entry rules , unvaccinated or partially vaccinated “travelers 15 years and older who fail to present a negative pre-departure testing shall be required to undergo a laboratory-based Antigen Test UPON ARRIVAL at the airport.” Therefore, if you can provide a valid and negative pre-departure Covid test when you arrive in the Philippines, then you will no longer have to test upon arrival at the airport.

Thank you for answering my question, that is good news. Just one other question please. Where do I look to find what remotely supervised covid tests are accepted by Philippines government on arrival since I don’t want to take a test in a clinic?

Hello Sam. Unfortunately, we cannot find updated information about remotely supervised tests accepted by the Philippines. It seems like no updates have been published but we’ll let you know if we find updated information regarding this. You may also contact the Philippine Department of Tourism official Facebook page or a Philippine embassy near you to get information about remotely supervised tests.

Is a negative COVID test result required for return travel from the Philippines to the United States?

Hi. Regardless of departure point, test results are not required going to the US, and as of this month (May 2023), noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated either.

I will be on vacation soon in the Philippines and resorts (specifically at Pico de Loro, Batangas and Los Banos, Laguna) still require a certified negative covid-test for stay. Where can I get this certified covid-19 rapid antigen test?

Hello Yeen. Thank you for visiting our blog. You can see the list of licensed Covid 19 testing facilities in the Philippines here: Philippine Department of Health Licensed Covid-19 Testing Laboratories

I am traveling to the Philippines in July 2023. I see that the Philippines currently still requires a negative Antigen Test for entry. Once a traveler has entered the country and wants to travel to different locations (such as Tacloban, Cebu City, Bohol, etc.) does a traveler have to provide a clean test at every domestic airport in the Philippines to board the plane if I stayed at each different location for 3-5 days? I need clarification as the domestic air carriers (Cebu Pacific, Air Asia, etc.) indicate that you need at least a negative Antigen Test to board on their websites. Any comments from recent travelers in the Philippines would be helpful. Thank you

Hi Greg. It is correct that the Philippines still require proof of a negative COVID test for entry if a traveler is unvaccinated or partially vaccinated. For travel within the Philippines, most destination no longer require a negative test for domestic flights. However, please note that some destination may still require a negative test and other documents for domestic travel depending on the local authorities’ regulations. We recommend that you check your destination’s local government unit (LGU) official website or Facebook page for the latest travel guidelines and requirements.

You may also check for the latest COVID requirements by destination through these websites: https://www.cebupacificair.com/pages/travel-info/covid-travel-reminders/travel-document-requirements?lang=en-PH https://www.philippineairlines.com/covid-information-hub/covid-requirements

We hope this helps and thank you for visiting our blog!

Hello, we are scheduled to go to the Philippines February 1st. We will be flying to japan January 27th and then from japan to Manila February 1st. Then from Manila to Boracay on the 2nd of February. We are American us citizens unvaccinated. What are the requirements and regulations for us? Will we be allowed to go with the new covid laws?

Hello Vee. Thanks for visiting our blog. Based on the current travel requirements and your status as an unvaccinated U.S. citizens, the following are the requirements you need:

For travel to Japan, you will need to provide a pre-travel COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours prior to departure from the country/region of origin. You may check the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs webpage or the U.S. Embassy in Japan webpage for details.

For travel to the Philippines, you will need the follwing: – negative Antigen test certificate from a clinic conducted within 24 hours of departure from the country of origin – complete a BOQ e-Health Declaration Card (e-HDC), including children – passport valid for at least six months at the time of arrival – return or outbound ticket to your country of origin or next country of destination.

Once you’re in the Philippines, the requirements to travel to Boracay are the following: – Tourist Arrival Form – Confirmed Boracay Hotel Booking slip/voucher – Passport (for Foreigners)

You may also contact the Boracay/Aklan Tourism facebook page for more details.

Hello, we are Polish Filipino marrige and we are not vaccinated. We are planing to Visit Philipinnes in the middle of January 2024. Do you think it will be still required to do the PCR covid tests before travel? Since I read about Thailand, Laos, Vietnam is already fully open (no covid tests, no vaccinated etc). When they will fully open the Philippines? Regards

Thanks for visiting our blog. We don’t have any special information about the government’s future plans about travel restrictions, however, we will be sure to update this post when we see that anything changes.

Hello there, i am filipino-american citizen. I am unvaccinated and my vacation and my 4yo son to cebu by october. What are the restrictions for us since we don’t want to get vaccinated. From cebu international airport do we have to book a hotel for quaratines that are doh accredited and for how many days? Is it possible to choose our own place to stay while waiting for pcr test? And also does me and my son need a pcr test before we travel to Philippines? And also do we need return ticket or not needed? Hope to hear your response. Thank you

Hi Isabel. Thanks for visiting our blog! The current restriction states that foreign nationals (including Balikbayans) visiting the Philippines without a visa must be vaccinated. Unfortunately, you won’t be allowed entry into the Philippines based on the current rules. The same goes for your 4-year-old son since he will follow the rules that are applicable to you. However, if you will enter the Philippines with a visa or if you have double citizenship (Filipino and American) then it’s possible that you and your son may be allowed entry. We recommend that you contact or visit the Philippine Embassy in your area to see if there are any exemptions applicable to you that will allow you to visit the Philippines. Hope this helps.

Hello hoping to travel to the Philippines but I am unvaccinated are they open for unvaccinated foreign travelers yet?

Hi Mark. You’ll find the answer to that in our post and we’ll continue to update it as rules change.

Please note that on the PAL site ( https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/covid-19/arrivingintheph ) it states that valid return ticket(s) to the original port of origin or next port of destination for not more than 30 days from the date of arrival in the Philippines is/are required. Since I want to go for 3 months can I assume this is now impossible? Please help

Hi Norman! Thanks for visiting our blog. Tourists entering the Philippines visa-free are allowed to stay for not more than 30 days. Thus, the need for a valid return ticket to your country of origin or your next destination dated not more than 30 days from the date of arrival in the Philippines. If you want to stay in the Philippines for more than 30 days, you will need to apply for a Philippine tourist visa. You need to contact the Philippine Embassy or Consulate near you for information on how to apply for a Philippine tourist visa. I hope this helps.

I am a Filipino citizen with Philippine passport and vaccinated, I will be traveling with my family to Philippines – my husband american citizen fully vaccinated, but my 1.5 yrs old son also american citizen and not vaccinated. We are just planning to stay in the Philippines for 1 week just for my son to meet my parents. My question is, will he/we still need to be in quarantine? Thanks

Hi Camille. Thanks for visiting our blog. According to the Philippine’s quarantine rules, children below the age of 12 who cannot be vaccinated must follow the quarantine protocols of the parents traveling with them. Since you and your husband are fully vaccinated and do not need to quarantine, your son is not required to quarantine as well. You may also contact the Philippine Bureau of Immigration for more information regarding entry requirements.

I heard the quarantine laws recently changed. I am a US citizen fully vaccinated. I have two questions…

1) Do I still have to quarantine? 2) Will I be admitted with a work visa?

Thanks for visiting our blog. If you are traveling to the Philippines from the United States and fully vaccinated, you still need to quarantine at a government approved facility until the result of a RT-PCR test taken on the 5th day of quarantine is released. If the result is negative, you’ll be allowed to continue the quarantine at home until the 10th day. You can check the post for more details about quarantine rules in the Philippines. Regarding your work visa, if it is valid and existing, then you may be allowed to enter the Philippines. We advise that you contact the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate in your area to get more information and before attempting travel.

Travel to the Philippines My legal wife is an ex-Philippine citizen having been “required” to give it up on becoming a Canadian citizen, more years ago than I’m “allowed to divulge”! I’m a naturalized Canadian citizen originally from the UK, a few years ago shall we say! Am I correct in believing my wife can travel “home” without a pre-authorized but will we granted a “tourist” visa on arrival, and that I may accompany her getting a “balikbyan” visa on arrival?

Vaccine “Combo” Canada considers us “fully” vaccinated against COVID-19 with 1st Dose Pfizer-BioNTech & 2nd Dose Moderna Mrna vaccines, but is this “combo” accepted by the Philippines?

Vaccination-Quarantine I understand that as we are “fully” vaccinated we will be required to “reside” at a hotel for 7 days with a PCR test on Day 5, and if the PCR test is clear we can then shorten the full 14-day period to 10 days? Can the hotel be “of our choice” if that hotel provides such facilities, or are their only “designated” hotels to choose from? At the hotel do we have full access to its facilities such as swimming pool etc if open, or are we “imprisioned” in our rooms for the duration?

Post-Quarantine Travel in the Locale Are there any restrictions for “ALL” in moving around the locale to say attend golf courses if open, and can we travel by public transport. Are there any “AGE” restrictions as we are seniors, although the exact ages are a “closely guarded secret”!

Travel to Provences On arrival into Manila can we “immediately” transfer to the domestic airport for travel to the Provences for quarantine, or do we have to quarantine in Manila before moving on?

Best wishes William & Lourdes

Hello, William and Lourdes, and thank you for visiting our blog. These are important questions you have, and travel restrictions can certainly be confusing, not to mention constantly changing. We are only able to track a limited set of scenarios, which we post for free on the blog. To answer specific questions beyond what’s in our post, we would recommend working with a travel agent to ensure your trip needs are met. We’ll also see where we can better clarify some of the information in our post in the coming days. Best regards.

I would like to get a visitor visa for the Philippines as I plan to marry my fiancé who is a Philippine resident in January 2022. Can you guide me to websites so that the visa process for the Philippines can be simplified if that is possible, or inexpensive visa service for the Philippines? Thank you for any help you can provide me. Anthony

Hi Anthony. Thank you for your question. As we do not have personal experience using a visa service ourselves, we can only recommend doing a web search for “philippines visa services” and checking for recent user reviews. Perhaps one of our other readers will be able to chime in with a suggestion in the future.

Hi – Is there a quarantine exception offered for emergency travel from the U.S. (fully vaccinated) such as caring for sick/dying family member?

Thanks for visiting our blog. We are not aware of emergency exceptions at this time. With the many changing rules, we have to focus on those that apply to the majority of travelers, so a travel agent or visa service that specializes in the Philippines may be more help for specific scenarios or exceptions.

Hi! Fully vaccinated foreign travellers who have been in a green list country for at least 14 days are allowed to enter the Philippines without any problems as long as they quarantine 7 days in an approved facility, right? So for me who live in Italy, the only way I can currently access the Philippines would be to travel to Albania (green list country) right after I get my second dose, stay there 2 weeks and then fly from Albania to the Philippines.

Hi Andrea, thank you for visiting our blog. That is a very good question. The Philippines’ green lane was created to lessen the quarantine period of fully vaccinated individuals who are allowed to enter in the Philippines. Therefore, it is important to determine first if you belong to any of the traveler categories who can enter the Philippines. For foreign citizens, you must have a valid and existing Philippine visa. If without a visa, you must be a former Filipino or a family member traveling with a former Filipino. You can check the complete details of who can enter the Philippines here .

If you are one of those travelers who are allowed to enter, fully vaccinated, and traveling from Albania or any of the countries in the Philippines’ green list, the quarantine period would only be 7 days.

Hi Ailene and thank you for your kind reply. I guess I will need a visa and probably an exemption document which I have now idea how to get and if there are any requirements I don’t think I meet them anyway since the purpose of the trip would be to visit my girlfriend hence why I am considered as a mere tourist.

I’m from Arizona currently looking for a way to travel to the Philippines ASAP to marry my fiance. I have my vaild US passport, however found myself needing a tourist visa with a possible certificate of entry as well..would you recommend going through a travel agency, a family member who is Filipino, or waiting for the covid travel restrictions to be lifted? Point me in the right direction or any vaild news will be greatly appreciated. Thanks & God bless.

Hi Chris. Without a valid and existing visa, you would need to wait for restrictions to change. We’ll be sure to update this post as we get more news. In general, we do recommend working with a travel agent who is familiar with Philippine visas to help navigate the ever-changing travel situation these days.

Chris You and so many others are in the same situation. I am looking into flying my Fiance to another country, (Mexico, Columbia or Costa Rica) Getting married there Then fly back together on a Balikbayan Visa.

Hi! We want to visit Philippines in February. If we are vaccinated with 2 doses do we still need to do a covid test? We need to fill out a form before entering the Philippines? but for Boracay? Thank you!

Hello Cristina! Based on the current Philippine travel rules, a booster is no longer required for entry, therefore, you no longer need to provide a negative Covid test. However, you need to register on the Philippines eTravel website and you can register up to three days in advance of your departure. For Boracay, a filled out tourist arrival form, hotel booking, and passport for foreign tourists are required. You can check details here or you may contact the Aklan government through their Facebook page for additional information.

Hi! I was just wondering, are fully vaccinated senior citizen (60 years and older) coming from Canada allowed to enter Philippines? Are there any travel restriction for their age group? Thanks a lot!

Thanks for visiting our blog. We’ve been focusing on requirements primarily for US citizens, as it can vary by country and it’s a challenge to track all the changes. I would double-check with the Canadian State Department and/or a travel agent for more specific guidance. It’s my understanding that the age group restrictions don’t apply for entering the country but rather for going out and about once there – so far this has only been relevant to Philippine residents and will likely change with local vaccination rates eventually.

Hi, thank you for a really good blog. I am fully vaccinated norwegian man, and I wonder if you know anything about when it will be possible to travel to the Philippines. Cebu is a possible destination. If you dont know, because I think no one can know for sure now, what will be your educated guess. I have a close friend I want to visit there.

I’m glad you’ve found our blog helpful. I wish we had more insight as to when things will open up more. Some countries in Southeast Asia have indicated that they may wait until a majority of their own population is vaccinated, so it really is uncertain. We’ll do our best to provide updates here as they come out.

I am a fully-vaccinated US citizen. Do I understand correctly that I can fly into Cebu with no quarantine requirements? What covid-related requirements would I be subjected to (e.g. tests, etc). Thank you!

Hi James. Thank you for visiting our blog. Travelers flying in directly to Cebu don’t have to quarantine at the hotel, provided that they receive a negative test result conducted immediately upon arrival at the airport. Please note that this is applicable only to permitted foreign nationals. We recommend that you contact the local government of Cebu or the Cebu-Mactan International Airport for complete details and requirements. Also, as of today, only US citizens with visa, US citizens who are former Filipinos, and US citizens who are family members and traveling with a Filipino citizen or former Filipino are allowed entry in the Philippines. Please see the Philippine Bureau of Immigration page for complete details. It is also advisable to contact the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in your area for more information and before attempting travel.

My daughter was born in Manila in 2020. What do i need to do to get to the philippines? The philippines embassy in los angelas doesn’t replay to my emails and nobody picks up the phones. please help

Hello and thank you for visiting our blog. We do our best to provide regularly updated information on this post for free to the public, as our small team does not have capacity to provide individualized advice for everyone who requests. If you’re not able to find what you need in the details of our post or through the official resource links we have provided above, many travelers are finding this type of support through travel agents.

I’m from Canada and I’m also a citizen here. I don’t understand why United States citizen foreigners are allowed in the Philippines but not Canadians when their country is much worse with the current situation with the covid virus. Or are Canadians allowed also? Thank you.

Hello and thanks for visiting our blog. Because the majority of our blog readers are from the US and rules do vary by country and change frequently, we have chosen to focus on restrictions for Americans in this particular post. This does not mean other nationalities are excluded from entering the Philippines. I would suggest checking the Canadian State Department website for details that apply to your home country.

Thanks for all the info! Hoping to head to the Philippines December of this year, of course plans are put on hold until then.

I’m planning a trip in August. Do you think the borders will be reopened? If so, I want to go to Iloilo directly, can I quarantine there instead of Manilla even though I have a 1h change (stopover because of a direct flight with terminal as Iloilo) of plane there? Thank you

Hi. Thanks for visiting our blog. We do our best to keep this post updated as things change, but we don’t have any special insight as to when changes will happen in the future. For advice on specific trip questions that you can’t find in our post, we recommend seeking a professional travel agent. Safe travels.

My American boyfriend planning to come and meet me this coming month of July. He should get a visa in US before coming here in the Philippines or he could get a visa when he landed here in the Philippines then? His destination will be in Kalibo, Aklan. Any idea about the protocols travelling to Kalibo, Aklan? And if he need to be quarantine for 14 days? He’s already fully vaccinated with Moderna vaccine. He is also tested in Covid and had a negative results. Thank you.

Thank you for visiting our blog. Traveling to the Philippines without a visa, unfortunately, that has been temporarily suspended because of the pandemic so he would need to arrange a visa before traveling. You can find details on the Philippine Bureau of Immigration Facebook page . Please note that we are not able to advise travelers regarding specific situations outside of the free information we already provide above. If you’re not able to find answers for your particular trip in our post, we recommend working with a professional travel agent to ensure your personal trip needs are met.

I’M TRYING TO TRAVEL IN JULY IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO VISIT MY FAMILY. I’M AN AMERICAN CITIZEN BUT FORMERLY FILIPINO CITIZEN. FULLY VACCINATED AND JUST GOT SWAB FOR COVID 4 TIMES ALREADY. THANK YOU

Hello and thank you for visiting our blog. We do our best to provide regularly updated information on this post for free to the public, as our small team does not have capacity to provide individualized advice for everyone who requests. I hope you’ll find what you need in the details of our post or through the official resource links we have provided above. If you need further assistance, many travelers are finding this type of support through travel agents.

i don’t know how accurate your info is as i work with a filipino here in the US and he watches Philip news online and told me that if you fly into Cebu which is where i go not Manila that you get a temp check at the airport and only have to quarantine for 1 day not 14 like u said, also can you answer this question. I being a American and traveling with a passport the bureau of philippines website said if your traveling to the PI for less then 30 days you don]t need a tourist visa just your passport…any truth to that?? Thanks

Hi Will. As a general rule, a mandatory quarantine of 7-14 days is required for persons traveling to the Philippines. In the Province of Cebu, it is true that quarantine is no longer a requirement as of March 31, 2021. However, this is only for repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and returning non-OFWs. You can visit the Cebu Provincial Tourism Office page for more information about this.

About traveling to the Philippines without a visa, unfortunately, that has been temporarily suspended because of the pandemic. Please check the Philippine Bureau of Immigration Facebook page for information and updates on who are allowed entry into the Philippines at this time.

Thank you so much for the information, that helps a lot….can’t wait to be there, but I know it may get delayed again. Just as long as everyone is safe and protected I can wait. I love the Philippine people, such beautiful souls.

I have rescheduled my trip from USA Arizona to Lapu-Lapu city where I will be staying with my friend who lives there this coming August….4th time rebooking since COVID. I will be there for 3 weeks. I have my COVID vaccination already and got a Hepatitis A vaccine. Do you know what other vaccines are required? Also, will I need to get a Visa since I am on a limited stay? Been trying to get there since last May, but want to be safe for everyone there. I am so looking forward to being with my friend this has been 2 years in the making. Thank you for any information you can give.

Hi Kenneth. I hope your trip will finally come to fruition. As you know, it’s still a difficult time to plan travel and the situation continues to change month to month. According to the State Department, U.S. citizens must have a visa to enter the Philippines for all travel purposes. The best place to find vaccination requirements and recommendations would be through the CDC: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list

I am a Physician in Mexico with a Philippine wife. She is returning there on May 2. I am wondering what I need to travel only to Manilla in June or July only to accompany her back to Mexico. I would have no problem staying at motel around Manila for the approximately 30 days that I will be there. Any help on this ?

Hello and thanks for visiting the blog. Your ability to enter the Philippines as the spouse of a Filippino citizen in June/July will depend on whether the suspension is lifted for foreign nationals. We will do our best to update this post as the situation changes. Please refer to our post for other protocols and recommended hotels for quarantine in Manila. For further assistance, you may wish to work with a travel agent.

Planning to come home to the Philippines on May from a very long time (1982) since I left PI.. I am now a Us Passport holder, am I qualified as a Philippine balikbayan? Do I need to get a Philippine visa? Is my husband the same?

Hi Nimfa. Thanks for visiting our blog! Under the Philippines Balikbayan Program , you are considered a “balikbayan”. You can visit the Philippines and stay for 1 year without a visa. Your husband can also get the same privilege as long as he is traveling with you.

However, please take note that traveling to the Philippines has been recently suspended until April 19, 2021. Check our blog for updates on who will be allowed entry in May. We also advise that you contact the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate in your area for more information and before attempting travel.

With vaccines starting to arrive in PI and some places starting to make roll out plans- Any idea when tourist visas will start to be processed again and citizens will be able to take a trips out of PI?

Hi Dan. Thank you for your question, but I’m afraid we don’t have any special insight about when the Philippines will make changes to travel protocols.

i am now in the us, i left manila last march and coming back in april, do i still need to book a hotel for quarantine? most articles i see are for ofw’s and balikbayans.

also, do you know kung sino sasagot ng food ng magku-quarantine? coz hindi makakalabas yun tao to buy food and water. just wondering.

Hi Cher. Yes, you still need a confirmed booking at any accredited quarantine hotel in Metro Manila for at least 7 days (or 6 nights) from the date of your arrival. This is to accommodate the schedule of your RT-PCR test (which will be on the 5th day) and the release of the result. Your food during your stay at the hotel will be at your own expense. You may also have food from outside the hotel delivered to your room, but you need to check with the rules and regulations of the hotel first if it is allowed.

You may check the Philippine Airlines or the Philippines Travel website for the complete guidelines. I hope this helps.

Hello Is there a list of the hotels like in Manila or Subic that might be quarantine hotels and what the costs would be for the 14 day duration. .

Hi Bob. The current list of accredited hotels by the Bureau of Quarantine can be found here: http://quarantine.doh.gov.ph/facilities-inspected-as-of-february-18-2021/ You would need to look up the costs for individual hotels that interest you.

What is the best website to get Current travel updates for traveling to the Philippines this spring if possible.

Hi and thanks for visiting our blog. We are doing our best to update this post on a weekly basis with current information about travel to the Philippines. Your home country’s State Department website is probably the most reliable source. To get an official answer for your Spring travel, you can contact the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate (if in the United States).

The Philippine Airlines website is the most up to date regarding travel restrictions.

If one has had a coronavirus vaccine in the US, can one come to the Philippines without the need to quarantine and have the Covid test? I should have my second round of the Moderna vaccine on March 4th. Could I travel to the Philippines shortly after that time if I have a card proving that I had the vaccine?

That is a good question and I think many are wondering the same thing about other destinations as well. We can’t predict when the Philippines will reopen to travelers, nor what they will choose to require in terms of vaccines. From what I’ve read, I would guess that most destinations will continue to require a Covid test regardless of the vaccine since the timeline for immunity after vaccination is still uncertain.

I look forward to the country opening again. It is certainly one of my favorites!

Can I book myself on June or July to go to manila since they ( Department of Tourism ) mencioned that they will reopen the country for international tourism around June so ????

Hi Ricardo. We cannot predict if you’ll be able to fly into Manila at that time. What we personally are doing is making sure any flight we book is fully refundable, or can at least be changed to a later date without change fees if travel is not allowed for our original flight date. This will depend on the particular airline’s terms and conditions.

Do you know when is the date or anything that the Philippine government is gonna let foreigners for tourism cause I’ve been planning this trip for a year and its getting the people so angry that we cant go to the Philippines and nobody can give me a straight up answer.

Hi Clint. Thanks for your question. We know how frustrating it can be to have travel plans up in the air. Unfortunately, most countries do not have set dates for opening tourism yet because so much depends on ever-changing situations, both domestically and internationally.

Covid is spreading rapidly and nobody is vaccinated there stay home and keep you and the Philippines safer

The Philippines has no intention of opening up to tourism any time soon. The president has said that when the country is between 70 to 80 percent vaccinated it will reopen the country it currently is at 19%. So if you want to take a vacation start thinking of an alternative destination or your going to be waiting for at least a year.

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New Philippine rules for arriving travelers starting Nov22

MANILA – The Philippines on Monday (November 22) began implementing new travel rules for all international passengers entering the country.

The updated rules cover testing and quarantine protocols, as approved by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases.

The new guidelines are aimed at ensuring the continued drop in Covid-19 cases in the country and to stop the further spread of coronavirus variants.

These are the new rules effective November 22, 2021:

For fully vaccinated Filipinos coming from Green List countries: no quarantine

Fully-vaccinated Filipinos from Green List countries or jurisdictions are not required to undergo facility-based quarantine or take another RT-PCR test, but must present a negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to their flight.

However, if they do not have an RT-PCR test 72 hours prior to their flight, they will be required to undergo quarantine on arrival until their test result is released.

Travellers are urged to monitor their health for Covid-19 symptoms until the 14th day of their arrival as a safety precaution.

Green List countries (as of November 22) American Samoa, Bhutan, Chad, China (Mainland), Comoros, Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Federated States of Micronesia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China), India, Indonesia, Japan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Malawi, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Paraguay, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sint Eustatius, South Africa, Sudan, Taiwan, Togo, Uganda, UAE, Zambia, Zimbabwe

For fully vaccinated foreigners from Green List countries: No quarantine

Fully-vaccinated foreigners from green states or jurisdictions no longer need to undergo quarantine on arrival and RT-PCR test on arrival, but must present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to their flight.

Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers from Green List countries: Quarantine until test result

Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals from Green List countries, as well as those with unverified vaccination status, are required to undergo facility-based quarantine until the release of a negative RT-PCR test taken on their fifth day in the Philippines and self-monitor until their 14th day in the country.

Transit passengers from non-Green List countries

All passengers, including returning Filipinos, transiting through non-green list jurisdictions shall not be deemed as having come from or having been to the said country, territory or jurisdiction if they stayed in the airport the whole time and were not cleared for entry by its immigration authorities.

Countries in Yellow List (as of November 22): The Philippine government said all other countries, jurisdictions and territories not mentioned in the Green List or Red List shall be under the Yellow List.

Fully vaccinated travelers from Yellow List countries

Fully vaccinated individuals coming from yellow countries or territories who have pre-departure RT-PCR tests are required to undergo facility-based quarantine and take an RT-PCR test after three days. (scroll down to read further)

Upon release of a negative RT-PCR test, they may be discharged from facility quarantine. After which they are urged to self-monitor for Covid-19 symptoms up to the 14th day of their stay.

Passengers without a negative pre-departure test result are required to undergo facility-based quarantine and take a test after five days. They may be discharged from the quarantine facility upon the release of a negative RT-PCR test result, but must still undergo home quarantine until the 10th day of their stay.

Unvaccinated, partially vaccinated travelers from Yellow List countries

Individuals arriving from Yellow List countries who are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated or whose vaccination status cannot be independently validated are to undergo facility-based quarantine with an RT-PCR test done on the seventh day of their stay. Upon the release of a negative RT-PCR test result, they can continue their quarantine at home until the 14th day of their stay.

Passengers from Red List countries: No entry to Philippines

Inbound passengers staying in red countries and jurisdictions for the past 14 days will not be allowed to enter the Philippines, regardless of their vaccination status.

Countries under Red List (as of November 22):  Netherlands and Faroe Islands.

Filipinos arriving home from Red List countries exempted from ban

Filipinos from Red List countries who are returning to the Philippines through government-initiated or non-government-initiated repatriation and Bayanihan Flights are exempted from the entry ban.

However, they are required to observe a 10-day facility-based quarantine upon arrival and take RT-PCR test on their seventh day in the country.

Travelers transiting through Red List countries

Passengers, whether Filipinos or foreigners merely transiting through Red List nation, shall not be deemed as having come from or having been to said country, territory or jurisdiction or if they stayed in the airport the entirety of their layover and were not cleared by its Immigration authorities.

Minors arriving in the Philippines

Minors, regardless of their vaccination status and country of origin, should follow the testing and quarantine protocols observed by their parent or guardian traveling with them. CAM/Expat Media

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As Pagadian Airport will be temporarily closed from April 15 to May 15, we are redirecting our Pagadian services to Dipolog Airport as an alternative route for passengers traveling to and from the Pagadian area.

To accommodate affected passengers, here are the schedules for our rerouted flights to and from Dipolog: 2P2553 Manila - Dipolog (Mon/Wed/Fri) - departing at 11:20 AM 2P2554 Dipolog - Manila (Mon/Wed/Fri) - departing at 03:10 PM 2P2553 Manila - Dipolog (Tues/Sat) - departing at 11:20 AM 2P2554 Dipolog - Manila (Tues/Sat) - departing at 01:55 PM 2P2553 Manila - Dipolog (April 21) - departing at 11:20 AM 2P2554 Dipolog - Manila (April 21) - departing at 02:05 PM  

The Pagadian airport will be closed temporarily for the repair and rehabilitation of its runway.

You have the choice to reschedule your flight to another available flight within 60 days of the original flight, in the same booking class or higher within the same cabin class.

For more information and assistance with flight rebooking, you can email us [email protected] FlyPhilippineAirlines team

Today, we have cancelled the following flights due to emergency runway repair works at Tacloban Airport

APRIL 3, 2024 2P2987/2988 MNL-TAC-MNL 2P4985/4986 MNL-TAC-MNL 2P2238/2239 CEB-TAC-CEB   APRIL 4, 2024 2P2981/2982 MNL-TAC-MNL 2P2985/2986 MNL-TAC-MNL 2P2987/2988 MNL-TAC-MNL 2P2238/2239 CEB-TAC-CEB  

OPTIONS FOR PASSENGERS OF CANCELLED FLIGHTS: 

Reroute to another flight with available space within 60 days from the original flight in the same booking class or higher within the same cabin class.  Refund ticket without penalties, excluding Ticketing Service Charge. Please contact us [email protected] We apologize for any inconvenience caused. If you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. FlyPhilippineAirlines team

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (PH BOC) Baggage Declaration Form and Customs Currency Declaration Form are now seamlessly incorporated into the eTravel System, along with the Bureau of Quarantine's Health Declaration Form and the Bureau of Immigration's Departure and Arrival Cards. This initiative aligns with the government's digitalization drive to unify all Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) forms within a single electronic platform. All individuals arriving in the Philippines (international arrivals) and Filipino travelers departing from the country (PH) are required to complete registration on the E-Travel portal prior to their respective flights. FOR ARRIVING PASSENGERS: Register within seventy-two (72) hours before your scheduled arrival time in the Philippines. FOR DEPARTING PASSENGERS (Filipino Passengers only):  

Register within seventy-two (72) hours before your scheduled departure time from the Philippines. For further details, kindly visit etravel.gov.ph. FlyPhilippineAirlines team.

Dear Passenger,  

As part of the ongoing electrical maintenance conducted by Manila Airport authorities, there will be a partial power interruption in the departure areas of NAIA Terminal 2 from 1:00 AM to 2:30 AM on February 14 and 15.

During this brief power interruption, the functioning of baggage carousels, elevators, weighing scales, and check-in counters will be affected. The airport check-in counters will be available starting from 7:00 PM on February 13 and 14, allowing passengers to check in early for their flights scheduled for the following day. FlyPhilippineAirlines team

The Manila airport authorities have planned a series of electrical maintenance activities at NAIA Terminals 1 and 2, commencing today, February 6, and continuing until March 7, 2024, as part of an ongoing upgrade of the airport's electrical support systems.  

Passengers are being reassured by the authorities that the airport will continue to operate normally. In other words, critical systems used for passenger processing will remain functional, and any disruptions, if they occur, will be minimal.  

The scheduled maintenance work is a collaborative effort involving airport authorities, utility providers, and all stakeholders. The goal is to ensure uninterrupted flight and passenger movement and to minimize any potential impact on flight operations in both terminals. FlyPhilippineAirlines team.

Embark on an unforgettable journey to the enchanting landscapes of the Philippines with our limited-time Prepaid Promotion. From January 16, 2024, to March 31, 2024, seize the opportunity to secure your flights in advance and unlock incredible savings.

Booking Period: January 16, 2024 - March 31, 2024 Travel Period: Starting from January 16, 2024

Note: Purchasing 21 days before from SGN/HAN. Take advantage of this special promotion to plan your travel ahead and enjoy the beauty of the Philippines. Whether you're seeking pristine beaches, vibrant culture, or thrilling adventures, our Prepaid Promotion makes your dream getaway more affordable than ever.

Fare rules: 1. The ticket available is limited, depending on the season and some days are not available. 2. The above is base fare without taxes and fees. Taxes and fees are subject to change with or without prior notice by authorities. 3. Ticket is not allowed to transfer to another passenger. 4. Tickets issued online or outside the Philippines do not include the Philippine Travel Tax (PH Tax). PH tax must be paid directly at the airport in advance upon departure. The PH tax applies to Philippine passport holders, foreigners holding resident visas in the Philippines, and foreign tourists or expatriates. Outside of residence, he has been in the Philippines for more than a year.

Thank you and We hope to see you on our flights soon! FlyPhilippineAirlines team

Regrettably, we find ourselves in the position of having to cancel the upcoming evening flights to and from Butuan (BXU) owing to issues with the runway lighting system at Butuan Bancasi Airport. The affected flights are as follows:  

CANCELLED FLIGHTS:

• PR 2938/2939 Manila-Butuan-Manila - scheduled for January 12, 2024

• PR 2335/2336 Cebu-Butuan-Cebu - scheduled for January 12, 2024

We will maintain close coordination with airport authorities to stay informed about updates regarding the reopening of the Butuan runway for nighttime operations. Your understanding during this situation is greatly appreciated. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

* For Legazpi, only uncooked processed meats are allowed provided they follow the guidelines of the ASF zoning movement.

** For Cotabato, no pork ban if weighing 10kgs or less

*** For Caticlan & Kalibo, passengers may secure approval to carry from LGU.

**** For Busuanga, allowed only if accepted as cargo shipment; not as passenger baggage.

This temporary ban remains in effect until revoked by the concerned local government health authorities. FlyPhilippineAirlines team

Dear Passenger, We want to inform you of the promotional fare from Vietnam to US-Canada as below: Date of issue: 03/01 - 29/02/2024 Date of travel: 03/01 - 30/09/2024  

Fare rules: 1. The ticket available is limited, depending on the season and some days are not available. 2. The above is base fare without taxes and fees. Taxes and fees are subject to change with or without prior notice by authorities. 3. Ticket is not allowed to transfer to another passenger. 4. Tickets issued online or outside the Philippines do not include the Philippine Travel Tax (PH Tax). PH tax must be paid directly at the airport in advance upon departure. The PH tax applies to Philippine passport holders, foreigners holding resident visas in the Philippines, and foreign tourists or expatriates. Outside of residence, he has been in the Philippines for more than a year. Thank you and We hope to see you on our flights soon! FlyPhilippineAirlines team

Dear our passengers,

We would like to inform that PAL will be reducting flights to and from Cotabato City from daily to four times weekly during the period from January 19 until April 14, 2024, to give way to urgent repair works on the runway at Cotabato’s Awang Airport every weekend.

The adjusted schedule as follows:

• PR 2959/2960 Manila-Cotabato-Manila  –  to operate only every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday -  for January 19 to April 14, 2024
• (PR 2959/2960 Manila-Cotabato-Manila every Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be  cancelled  during this period.)

Our Manila-Cotabato-Manila flights will revert to daily effective from April 15, 2024.

For passengers of cancelled flights booked through our website, please contact us by emailing to [email protected] .

Sincerely sorry for this inconvenience.

FlyPhilippineAirlines Team

We would like to inform that PAL will operate full schedule of Airbus jet services to and from Dipolog City effective from January 1, 2024 after completing the repair work on the Dipolog Airport runway. Details as follows:

*Note: To be numbered PR2555/2556 on 01 January 2024 only.

With the restoration of jet flights from Manila in January, PAL will no longer operate the supplementary Cebu-Dipolog-Cebu flights beyond December 31, 2023.

For more information, please contact us through 24/7 supporting email [email protected]

Philippine Airlines and American Airlines have launched a codeshare partnership that introduces the first marketed flights by a Philippine carrier to several U.S. destinations and allows American’s customers to travel to the Pearl of the Orient, Manila, and the beautiful beaches of Cebu. Philippine Airlines has placed its “PR” code on American’s flights between Los Angeles and seven U.S. cities: Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando and Washington, D.C., enabling excellent connectivity with PAL’s trans-Pacific service.

American’s customers are now able to book tickets on aa.com for codeshare flights operated by Philippine Airlines to Manila and Cebu via Tokyo. Additionally, customers will be able to fly to Manila from Honolulu and Guam. Philippine Airlines operates twice-daily nonstop flights to Los Angeles, daily flights to San Francisco and multiple weeklyflights to New York, Honolulu and Guam.

We would like to announce the PAL flight schedule for international and domestic routes on December and beyond as follows:

MANILA (NAIA - MNL) TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS

Terminal 1 for international flights

Terminal 2 for domestic flights

South Wing Entrance: Flights to Antique, Basco, Busuanga, Calbayog, Catarman, and Siargao

North Wing Entrance: All other domestic flights

We encourage you to check-in online and arrive early at the airport to allocate extra time for airport procedures– at least 3 hours prior to departure for domestic flights; and 6 hours prior to departure for international flights.

PAL allows early check in for international passengers in NAIA Terminals 1 and 2:

NAIA Terminal 1: Early check-in at 6 hours before departure

NAIA Terminal 2: Early check-in at 3 hours before departure

MACTAN CEBU (MCIA - CEB) TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS  

Terminal 2 for domestic flights.

SPECIAL REMINDERS FOR ALL OUR PASSENGERS :

DEPARTING FROM AND ARRIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES

Travelers to and from the Philippines are required to register through the E-Travel portal ( https://etravel.gov.ph ).

FOR ALL ARRIVING PASSENGERS:

Register within seventy-two (72) hours prior to your scheduled time of arrival in the Philippines.

FOR DEPARTING PASSENGERS (Filipino Passengers only):

Register within seventy-two (72) hours to 3 hours prior to your scheduled time of departure from the Philippines.

The flight schedules may change in response to evolving travel restrictions at arrival airports. Kindly contact us thought email [email protected]  for updates.

We would like to confirm that PAL is making certain adjustments to services to and from Dipolog for the period from December 14 to 31, 2023. Due to ongoing repair work on the runway at Dipolog Airport airline flights are limited only to turboprop aircraft.

The flight schedule as follows:

PAL will continue to operate alternate replacement flights between Manila and Pagadian to serve passengers from the cancelled Manila-Dipolog and Dipolog-Manila flights as follows:

December 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24 and 27, 2023:

PR 2751 Manila-Pagadian - departing at 05:15 AM

PR 2752 Pagadian-Manila - departing at 07:30 AM

Passengers on the cancelled flights will automatically be rebookied on Pagadian-Manila and Manila-Pagadian flights respectively.

We would like to inform you that Philippine Airlines will add flights for CEB-DPL-CEB as follows:

For more information, please contact through 24/7 supporting email [email protected]

We are pleased to annouce that PAL highly impressive international lounge opened on November 23, 2023 - designed by Atelier Almario in collaboration with Philippine Airlines - has a floor area of 1,200 square meters and a seating capacity of 294.

Business class passengers, Elite/Premier Elite frequent flyers and Million Milers taking PAL international flights may now experience the comfort and convenience of this elegant and well-curated structure.

The lounge has the following:

• Seating area

• Exclusive room for Million Milers

• Quiet area

• Dining area - with buffet showcasing PAL's signature arroz caldo

• Bar - with a variety of beverages including Tanduay's drink selection

• Shower rooms, restrooms for males, females, the elderly and PWDs.

• Massage corner

• Nursing area

• Vaping area

Plane spotters may position themselves in a designated area providing a good view of the ramp and skyline. The lounge's cozy ambience, modern amenities and the warmth and hospitality of our lounge team make waiting for one's flight a truly delightful experience.

We would like to annouce that PAL will introduce a third weekly nonstop frequency on its Manila-Toronto route from 05 April to meet the increasing demand to and from the Canadian east coast region. 

PAL’s Manila-Toronto-Manila routes will have the following schedule:

PR118 Manila-Toronto (Wednesday/Friday/Sunday) leaving Manila at 04:35 p.m. and arriving in Toronto at 8 p.m. on the same day

PR119 Toronto-Manila (Wednesday/Friday/Sunday) leaving Toronto at 11:30 p.m. and arriving in Manila at 3:45 a.m. (plus two days).

Currently, PAL’s twice-weekly service departs every Wednesday and Sunday from Manila and Toronto.

For booking or further request, please don't hesitate to contact us through 24/7 supporting email [email protected] .

FlyPhilippineAirlines Team

We would like to announce the PAL flight schedule for international and domestic routes on November and beyond as follows:

Dear our passengers, 

Please be advised that PAL is adjusting the schedules of flights to Dipolog and Pagadian during the period from November 9 to 30, 2023:

1. New Manila-Dipolog-Manila schedule timings (November 9 to 30, except on Nov. 15, 22, 26 and 29*) as follows:

2. New Manila-Pagadian-Manila schedule timings (November 9 to 30) as follows:

The changes above are due to the ongoing repair work on the runway at Dipolog airport, allowing only for partial operations using turboprop aircraft on the concerned days.

If you have any question, don't hesitate to email us through 24/7 supporting email [email protected]

However, please rest assured that PAL will continue to operate alternate replacement flights between Manila and Pagadian to serve passengers from the cancelled Dipolog flights as follows: 

Passengers who booked confirmed Dipolog-Manila and Manila-Dipolog on the cancelled flights will automatically be rebooked on Pagadian-Manila and Manila-Pagadian flights respectively

Alternatively, you may also take our Ozamiz-Manila and Manila-Ozamiz routes or rebook to future Dipolog flights. 

If you have any request, don't hesitate to email us through our 24/7 supporting email [email protected] .

We would like to annouce that PAL have suspended flights to and from Dipolog up to and including October 31, 2023, to give way to repair work on the damaged runway surface at Dipolog Airport.

Flights cancelled until October 31, 2023 are  PR 2557/2558 Manila – Dipolog – Manila

However, PAL will operate alternate replacement flights between Manila and Pagadian to serve passengers from the cancelled Dipolog flights as follows:

Confirmed Dipolog-Manila and Manila-Dipolog passengers on the cancelled flights until October 31 will automatically be rebooked on our Pagadian-Manila and Manila-Pagadian flights respectively.

Alternatively, you may also take our Ozamiz-Manila and Manila-Ozamiz routes or rebook to future Dipolog flights.

If you booked Dipolog flights on the above period through our website, please contact us through 24/7 supporting email [email protected] and we will support you soon.

Thank you for your understanding.

FlyPhilippineAirlines Team.

For the safety of our passengers, PAL has cancelled the following domestic flights to and from Dipolog City due to surface damage to the runway at Dipolog Airport.

The flight PR 2557/2558 for the route Manila - Dipolog - Manila will be cancelled on October 21, 22, 23 and 24, 2023

However, PAL will operate alternate replacement flights between Manila and Pagadian to serve passengers from the cancelled Dipolog flights as follows:

PR 2751 – Manila to Pagadian (October 22, 23 and 24) – departing Manila at 05:05 AM

PR 2752 – Pagadian to Manila (October 22, 23 and 24) – departing Pagadian at 07:15 AM

Confirmed Dipolog-Manila and Manila-Dipolog passengers on the cancelled October 22, 23 and 24 flights will automatically be rebooked on our Pagadian-Manila and Manila-Pagadian flights respectively. 

Alternatively, you may also take our Ozamiz-Manila and Manila-Ozamiz routes or rebook to future Dipolog flights.

During this 15-hour closure period, departing passengers eligible for lounge access will use the Plaza Premium Lounge instead (located right beside the Mabuhay Lounge).

Thank you for your kind understanding.

Passengers are advised to arrive at their assigned airport terminal at least three (3) hours before their scheduled international flight departure and at least two (2) hours before their domestic flight departure.

This is to allot adequate time for security checks and immigration (for international travel).

For more information, please contact us through 24/7 supporting email [email protected] .

Dear our pasengers,

We are pleased to introduce PAL brand-new Cebu-Laoag route beginning December 15, 2023.

This route will operate twice weekly and will have convenient morning departures, as follows:

• PR 2251 Cebu-Laoag –  every Tuesday and Friday departing at 07:35 AM, arriving at 10:05 AM
• PR 2252 Laoag-Cebu –  every Tuesday and Friday departing at 10:25 AM, arriving at 12:35 PM

For booking, please don't hesitate to contact our 24/7 supporting email [email protected] .

[email protected] Team

We are happy to annouce that PAL will resume flights on Cebu-General Santos (GES), Cebu-Legazpi (DRP) and Cebu-Ozamiz (OZC) routes starting this December 2023. The flight schedule as follows:

For booking or further request, please don't hesitate to contact us through 24/7 supporting email [email protected]

Dear passengers,

We would like to announce the PAL flight schedule for international and domestic routes on October and beyond as follows:

MANILA (NAIA - MNL) TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS 

• Terminal 1  for international departures and arrivals
• Terminal 2  for domestic departures and arrivals
• North Wing Entrance: All domestic flights, except to Antique, Basco, Busuanga, Calbayog, Catarman, and Siargao
• South Wing Entrance: Flights to Antique, Basco, Busuanga, Calbayog, Catarman, and Siargao

  We encourage you to check-in online and arrive early at the airport to allocate extra time for airport procedures– at least 3 hours prior to departure for domestic flights; and 4 hours prior to departure for international flights.

NAIA Terminal 2: Early check-in at 5 hours before departure

MACTAN CEBU (MCIA - CEB) TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS

• Terminal 1  for domestic departures and arrivals
• Terminal 2  for international departures and arrivals.

 SPECIAL REMINDERS FOR ALL OUR PASSENGERS:

Travelers to and from the Philippines are required to register through the E-Travel portal.

 For your guidance:

Visit  www.etravel.gov.ph

• Select “Philippine passport holder” or Foreign passport holder” according to your nationality

Enter the details of your travel and your email address

Enter your personal details and sign a health declaration form to complete registration

Wait for your QR code to be generated then download and print/save a digital copy.

Present your QR code upon check-in prior to your departure or during the BOQ verification upon arrival.

For all international travelers:  Please check the most updated travel regulations in the government website of your destination country, as well as your country of departure.

TRAVELING WITHIN THE PHILIPPINES

For all domestic travelers:  Please check with the local government offices of both your origin point and your final destination on travel requirements, which may differ from province to province. 

The flight schedules may change in response to evolving travel restrictions at arrival airports. Kindly contact us thought email  r [email protected]  for updates.

We would like to inform that PAL will resume serving Cotabato City with the following domestic flights effective October 1, 2023 after completing runway repair work at Cotabato's Awang Airport.

We would like to annouced that Philippine Airlines (PAL) is temporarily unable to accept passengers to the United States under the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) due to the expiration of Philippine Airlines' U.S. Customs Visa Waiver Agreement.

Most PAL passengers, notably Filipinos with valid U.S. visas or U.S. citizens/residents, are not affected and they are allowed to board flight to the United States.

Please rest assured that the airline is currently continuing to work with the US authorities to fully renew the VWP agreement.

If you are traveling on Philippine Airlines to the United States and do not hold a US visa or maintain citizenship or permanent residency, please contact us via email [email protected] before your travel date for earliest assistance.

Additionally, please make sure to check your flight status carefully. If possible, try to arrive at the airport a few hours early to avoid long lines at the passenger services counter.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We would like to announce the PAL flight schedule for international and domestic routes on August and beyond as follows:

For safety reasons, PAL will cancel the following flights on September 4 and 5 due to Typhoon HAIKUI:

If you have a flight to or from any of the above areas, please check the booking status by email us through supporting email [email protected]

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

Due to weather and fooding conditions affecting Busuanga Airport, PAL have cancelled the following flights to and from Busuanga (Coron) in order to ensure the safety of passengers:

If you have a flight to or from any of the above areas, please check the booking status by email us through supporting email [email protected] .

For the safety of passengers, the following domestic flights to and from Cotabato City will remain suspended until September 27, 2023, in view of the ongoing repair work on the runway at Cotabato’s Awang Airport:

We regret to inform you that all flight to/from Osaka and Nagoya will be cancelled on Aug 15 due to Typhoon Lan:

If you have a flight to or from any of the above areas, don't hesitate to contact us through 24/7 supporting email [email protected] then we will assist you.

Thank for your understanding and cooperation.

FlyPhilippineAirlines

Due to Tropical Storm Khanun, PAL have cancelled the following flight to and from Seoul (Incheon), South Korea, on August 10, 11 and 13 in order to ensure the safety of passengers:

This is a developing situation. Philippine Airlines will coordinate closely with concerned airport authorities in Korea and keep a close watch on weather forecasts in case we need to make other adjustments.

Dear our passenger,

We are pleased to inform you of a great promotion buy 1 Business ticket - get 1 business ticket for itineraries departing from HAN/SGN to MNL or connecting to HNL; JFK; LAX; SFO; GUM; YVR; YYZ.

Reservation period: From 03Aug23 to 15Aug23. 

Flight time:

HAN/SGN - MNL/GUM: 03Aug23 - 30Nov23

HAN/SGN - GUM/Area 1: 01Sep23 - 15Nov23 (complete the last flight before 30NOV23).

Limited period:

SGN - MNL: 26-29Aug23; 2-5Nov23

MNL - SGN: 24-27Aug23; 26 -29Oct23

SGN - Area 1: 2 - 5Nov23

Area1 - SGN: 26-29Oct23

SGN - GUM: None

- Promotion applies to passengers who contact to book tickets via our email [email protected]

- Ticket class depends on the flight situation.

- Applied ticket class: Z class.

- The two tickets and the passenger must travel together in both flights.

- Tickets are non-transferable.

- Other conditions applied as Fare rules.

- The promotion program only applies to flights operated by PR, not to codeshare flights.

In order to get this promotion, please email us through 24/7 supporting email [email protected]

Dear our passenges,

Philippine Airlines has opened a new 114-seater Mabuhay Lounge at the domestic terminal of the  Mactan-Cebu International Airport from the beginning of August 2023.

Designed by Adrian Chua of Architects and Associates in collaboration with PAL, the new Mabuhay Lounge is a fusion of modern Filipino interiors, showcasing vibrant color tones including the flag carrier’s signature blue, the warmth of wooden touches and the modern feel of sleek furnishings. 

Colors and lines evoke luxury and comfort in a distinctive space that allows passengers a chance to relax and recharge while waiting for their flights.

The lounge adheres to PAL’s mission to provide comfort, convenience, and warm hospitality for Business Class and Comfort Class passengers and Mabuhay Miles Elite, Premier Elite and Million Miler members. 

We would like to inform that all PAL international flights now will operate ato NAIA Terminal 1 and all PAL domestic flights will operate at the North Wing side of NAIA Terminal 2.

International flights from/to following destinations will depart and arrive in Manila at Terminal 1:  

We recommend that you should check your flight's assigned terminal before proceeding to the airport. Shuttle buses between Terminal 1 and 2 are available for passengers with connecting flights.

For checking or requesting more information, please contact us through 24/7 supporting email [email protected] .

We hope to see you on our flights soon.

For the safety of our passengers, PAL has cancelled the following flights on July 25, 26 and 27, 2023, as Typhoon EGAY (international name “DOKSURI”) is forecast to affect parts of Luzon over the next few days:  

If you would like to cancel or change regarding the above schedule change, don't hesitate to contact us through 24/7 supporting email [email protected]

The following domestic flights to and from Cotabato City will remain suspended  until August 31, 2023 , in view of the ongoing repair work of the runway at Cotabato’s Awang Airport:

Replacement flights  until August 30, 2023

Istead, PAL has ongoing replacement flights on the  Manila-Davao-Manila  route to serve passengers to and from Cotabato, operating every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday until August 30, 2023:

Passengers previously booked on the cancelled MNL-CBO and CBO-MNL flights are automatically rebooked on the replacement MNL-DVO and DVO-MNL flights.

Passengers boarding the replacement flight from Davao to Manila are requested to be at the Davao International Airport at least three (3) hours before the 1120 AM scheduled departure time.

For more information, please contact us through email [email protected]

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding its international network to include Manila-Kaohsiung and Cebu-Taipei services through a codeshare partnership with China Airlines.

The expanded codeshare arrangement allows PAL and China Airlines to offer greater connectivity and convenience to their customers, with each carrier promoting the development of the air travel market between the Philippines and Taiwan. 

New Manila-Kaohsiung and Kaohsiung Manila service:  

PAL is now offering four times weekly codeshared services between Manila and Kaohsiung:  PR 3300/CI 712 departs the Philippine capital at 10:00 AM and arrives in Kaohsiung at 11:55 AM local time every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.  PR 3301/CI 711 departs Kaohsiung at 07:15 AM and arrives in Manila at 09:00 AM, also every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Both legs are operated by China Airlines utilizing Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

New Cebu-Taipei and Taipei-Cebu service:

PAL offers five times weekly Cebu to Taipei and Taipei to Cebu codeshared services: PR 3302/CI 706 departs from Cebu at 12:05 PM every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and arrives at Taipei Taoyuan Airport at 3:00 PM.  PR 3303/CI 705 departs from Taipei at 8:10 AM and arrives at Mactan-Cebu International Airport at 11:05 AM, also every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Both legs are operated by China Airlines utilizing Airbus A321neo aircraft.

On Friday, 21 July 2023, Philippine Airlines has added more aircraft to augment its fleet and boost network reliability.

The airline is set to receive an Airbus A321CEO aircraft in the coming days to accommodate 199 passengers in a dual-class configuration. It will be used for PAL’s domestic and regional routes.

The single-aisle jet is the first of several aircraft that PAL plans to acquire or reactivate this year. Others expected to join the fleet in the near term include an Airbus A330-300 widebody aircraft with a capacity of 363 seats for medium haul routes and a De Havilland a Dash 8-400NG aircraft with a capacity of 86 seats to be used for inter-island operations. Negotiations were under way to secure additional aircraft this year.

PAL recently announced that it had firmed up the purchase of nine (9) brand-new Airbus A350-1000 long haul aircraft for its signature routes to North America and potentially to Europe. These 380-seater new-generation jets, to be delivered starting in 2025, will be the most advanced to fly the Philippine skies. The A350-1000 acquisition will put PAL firmly on the road towards operating one of the youngest and most modern widebody fleets in Asia. 

We would like to inform that PAL will add flights to Dipolog on July 24, 25, 28, 31 and August 20 to 31 to serve more passengers during this week of peak travel demand and local festivals. Details as following:

We are writing to inform you that Starting  June 21, 2023 , all Philippine Airlines domestic flights will operate only on the  North Wing side of NAIA Terminal 2 . This change is a result of the ongoing terminal reassignment rationalization program implemented by the respective airport authorities.

To ensure a hassle-free travel experience, please inform your family or designated driver to drop you off or pick you up at the assigned terminal for your domestic flight.

For more information about the updated PAL terminal assignments, please contact us through 24/7 supporting email [email protected]

We would like to announce the PAL flight schedule for international and domestic routes on July and beyond as follows:

Effective June 16, 2023, all PAL international flights will depart from and arrive at NAIA Terminal 1.

Note: For June 1 to 15, PAL international flights depart/arrive at NAIA Terminal 2, except for flights to/from the U.S., Canada, Guam, Vietnam, Singapore, Bali, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar which use NAIA Terminal 1.

All PAL domestic flights depart from and arrive at NAIA Terminal 2.

We encourage you to check-in online and arrive early at the airport to allocate extra time for airport procedures– at least 3 hours prior to departure for domestic flights; and 4 hours prior to departure for international flights.

PAL allows early check in for international passengers in NAIA Terminal 1 and 2:

MACTAN CEBU (MCIA - CEB) TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS  

Terminal 1 for domestic departures and arrivals 

Terminal 2 for international departures and arrivals.

SPECIAL REMINDERS FOR ALL OUR PASSENGERS:

FOR ALL ARRIVING PASSENGERS :

   FOR DEPARTING PASSENGERS (Filipino Passengers only ):

 For your guidance :

Select “Philippine passport holder” or Foreign passport holder” according to your nationality

 For travelers that require COVID-19 tests and quarantine, payment of the applicable fees shall be shouldered by the traveler; OFWs should coordinate with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (for land-based OFWs) and MARINA or the local manning agency (for sea-based OFWs) to cover the cost of their COVID-19 tests or quarantine facility should they be required. For all international travelers: Please check the most updated travel regulations in the government website of your destination country, as well as your country of departure. 

For all domestic travelers: Please check with the local government offices of both your origin point and your final destination on travel requirements, which may differ from province to province.  

Beginning July 17, the departures (check-in) and arrivals (baggage claim) areas for PAL domestic flights will be in Terminal 2 of Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Details as following:

SOUTH WING OF NAIA TERMINAL 2  for flights to and from:

• Busuanga (Coron)

NORTH WING OF NAIA TERMINAL 2  for flights to and from:

• All other PAL domestic destinations

As a reminder, all  PAL international flights  now depart from and arrive at NAIA Terminal 1.

Please check the terminal assigned to your flight before proceeding to the airport, to ensure a hassle-free departure and arrival. Shuttle buses between NAIA Terminals 1 and 2 will be available for passengers with connecting flights in the other terminal.  

For more information, please contact us through our 24/7 supporting email [email protected] .

Please be advised of Philippine Airlines amendment in carry-on baggage policy effective 11 July 2023:

*Acceptance on a first-come, first-served basis

Multiple items that are strapped, wrapped, or tied together will not be counted as one (1) piece of cabin item.

Enjoy fare deals on flights from Vietnam with seamless connections via Manila

FARE CONDITIONS: 1. Seats are subject to availability. Seasonality and blackout dates apply. 2. Fares quoted are exclusive of taxes, fees and surcharges. Taxes and charges are subject to change with or without prior notice. 3. Minimum/maximum stay for PH: Economy is 2D/21D ; 3D/1M for Business ; Beyonds - 3M 4. No-show fee: Applied 5. Ticket is non-transferable. 6. Ticket is non-refundable for Economy. Business class is permitted to refund with fee for totally unused tickets/partially used tickets. 7. Changes: permitted with fee. 8. Baggage Allowance - Fare is inclusive of 7-kg handcarried baggage. Free baggage allowance will vary per route. 9. Tickets issued online or outside of the Philippines does not include Philippine Travel Tax (PH tax). PH tax shall be paid directly at the airport before departure. PH tax is applicable to Philippine passport holders, foreigners holding a Philippine resident visa, and foreign tourists or expatriates who have stayed in the Philippines for more than one year. 10. Other travel conditions apply.

Due to the closure of the runway at Cotabato’s Awang Airport for urgent repairs of the asphalt overlay, Philippine Airlines has canceled the following domestic flights to and from Cotabato City effective from 22 June 2023 for the safety of our passengers:  

Lis of flights cancelled  from 22 June 2023 until further notice: 

PR 2959/2960 (Daily)

Manila – Cotabato – Manila  

PR 2957/2958 (July 11)

Manila – Cotabato – Manila

PR 2223/2234 (Monday & Thursday)

Cebu – Cotabato – Cebu  

PR 2487/2488 (Monday & Thursday)

Cotabato – Tawi-Tawi – Cotabato The closure of the Cotabato runway is in compliance with an official Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) advisory issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)

Every day up to 30 June 2023, we will operate the following Manila-Davao-Manila flights in lieu of the cancelled Manila-Cotabato-Manila services:

June 22-23, 2023

PR 4819 Manila to Davao (Daily) – departing Manila at 0820 AM

PR 4820 Davao to Manila (Daily) – departing Davao at 1100 AM

June 24, 2023

PR 4819 Manila to Davao – departing Manila at 0850 AM

PR 4820 Davao to Manila – departing Davao at 1130 AM

June 25-30, 2023

PR 2805 – Manila to Davao (Daily) - departing Manila at 0850 AM

PR 2806 – Davao to Manila (Daily) – departing Davao at 1120 AM  

Passengers booked on the cancelled MNLCBO and CBOMNL flights will be automatically rebooked on the replacement MNLDVO and DVOMNL flights.

Passengers boarding the replacement flight from Davao are requested to be at the Davao International Airport at least three (3) hours before the 1120 AM scheduled departure time.  

OPTIONS FOR PASSENGERS OF CANCELLED FLIGHTS

• Reroute to another flight with available space within 60 days from the original flight in the same booking class or higher within the same cabin class. 
• Refund ticket without penalties, excluding Ticketing Service Charge. Please contact us via   [email protected] if you booked ticket with us.  

Philippine Airlines will coordinate closely with the authorities to determine when the airport will reopen for commercial flights. As always, your safety is our paramount concern.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will mount more non-stop special flights to Medina (MED) this month to carry Filipinos participating in the Hajj pilgrimage.

Medina is located in Western Saudi Arabia and is the second-holiest city in Islam. The city will serve as the gateway to Mecca for pilgrims taking PAL's special flights.

PAL utilizes the modern 363-seater Airbus A330 for this mission.

Apart from the special Hajj missions, PAL flies regularly to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with daily flights to Riyadh and five weekly flights to Dammam. The flag carrier also serves Dubai in the United Arab Emirates with daily flights, as well as Doha in Qatar with five weekly flights.

Philippine Airlines is the only air carrier operating non-stop services between the Philippines and North America, along with the largest network of flights and routes from the Philippines to Japan, the Middle East and Australia. We hope to see you on our flights soon.  

We would like to inform the Philippine Airlines flights schedule for June and beyond as below:

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

U.S., CANADA AND GUAM

Manila-Guam-Manila

Manila-Honolulu-Manila

• 5x a week (Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun) 

Manila-Los Angeles-Manila

• 2x daily 

Note: Flights may stop over on certain days if operationally required due to weather/payload conditions.

Manila-New York (JFK)

• 4x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat) 

New York (JFK)-Manila

• 4x a week (Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun) 

Note: Flights may stop over on certain days if operationally required due to airspace/payload restrictions.

Manila-San Francisco-Manila

• Daily 

Manila-Toronto

• 2x a week (Wed/Sun) 

Toronto-Manila

• 2x a week (Mon/Thu) 

Manila-Vancouver-Manila

Manila-Brisbane

• 5x a week (Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat)

Brisbane-Manila

• 5x a week (Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun)

Manila-Melbourne

• 5x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat) 

Melbourne-Manila

• 5x a week (Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun)

Manila-Perth-Manila

• 3x a week (Mon/Thu/Sat)

Manila-Port Moresby

Port Moresby-Manila

• 4x a week (Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun)

Manila-Sydney-Manila

GREATER CHINA

Manila-Beijing

• 6x a week (Thu/Fri, with 2 flights every Tue/Sun) 

Beijing-Manila

• 6x a week (Mon/Thu/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sun)

Manila-Guangzhou (Canton)-Manila

Manila-Hong Kong-Manila

• 4x daily 

Manila-Macau-Manila

• 3x a week (Tue/Thu/Sun) 

Manila-Quanzhou (Jinjiang)-Manila

Manila-Shanghai (Pudong)-Manila

Manila-Taipei-Manila

• 12x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat/Sun) until June 25

• 2x daily effective June 26

Manila-Xiamen-Manila

SOUTHEAST ASIA

Manila-Bali (Denpasar)

• 5x to 7x a week 

Bali (Denpasar)-Manila

Manila-Bangkok

• 3x daily, until June 25

• 25x a week (3x to 4 flights daily) effective June 26

Bangkok-Manila

•  3x daily, until June 26

• 25x a week (3x to 4x flights daily) effective June 27

Cebu-Bangkok

• 2x a week (Tue/Sat) 

Bangkok-Cebu

• 2x a week (Wed/Sun)

Manila-Hanoi

• 4x a week (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun)

Hanoi-Manila

• 4x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat)

Manila-Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)-Manila

• 8x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Wed) 

Manila-Jakarta

• Daily except on June 9, until June 26

• 10x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Tue/Thu/Sat) effective June 27

Jakarta-Manila

• Daily except on June 10, until June 26

Manila-Kuala Lumpur

• 10x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Fri/Sat/Sun) until June 28

• 11x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun) effective June 29

Kuala Lumpur-Manila

• 10x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Mon/Sat/Sun) until June 29

• 11x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Mon/Fri/Sat/Sun) effective June 30

Manila-Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh-Manila

• 5x a week (Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun) 

Manila-Singapore-Manila

Note: 3 flights only on June 7, 9, 14, 17, 21 and 23

SOUTH KOREA

Manila-Busan-Manila

Manila-Seoul (Incheon)-Manila

Cebu-Seoul (Incheon)-Cebu

Clark-Seoul (Incheon)-Clark

• Daily  

Kalibo-Seoul (Incheon)-Kalibo

Manila-Fukuoka-Manila

• 6x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun) until June 21

• Daily effective June 22

Manila-Nagoya-Manila

• 6x a week (Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat)

Manila-Osaka (Kansai)-Manila

Manila-Tokyo (Haneda)-Manila

Manila-Tokyo (Narita)-Manila

Cebu-Tokyo (Narita)-Cebu

• 4x a week (Wed/Thu/Sat/Sun)

MIDDLE EAST

Manila-Dammam-Manila

• 5x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sun)

Manila-Doha-Manila

• 5x a week (Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sun)

Manila-Dubai-Manila

Manila-Riyadh-Manila

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

Manila-Basco-Manila

• 10x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Wed/Fri/Sun)

Manila-Laoag-Manila

Manila-Legazpi-Manila

Manila-Puerto Princesa-Manila

Manila-Busuanga (Coron)-Manila

Note: 4 flights on June 12

Manila-Bacolod-Manila

Note: 5 flights on June 9 and 12

Manila-Cebu-Manila

• 11x to 12x daily

Manila-Catarman-Manila

Manila-Calbayog-Manila

• 4x a week (Mon/Thu/Sat/Sun)

Manila-Dumaguete-Manila

Manila-Antique (San Jose)-Manila

• 3x a week (Tue/Thu/Sat)

Manila-Iloilo-Manila

Manila-Kalibo-Manila

Manila-Caticlan (Boracay)-Manila

Note: 10 flights on June 10; 9 flights on June 12

Manila-Roxas-Manila

Manila-Tacloban-Manila

• 3x daily until June 15

• 22x a week (3x daily, with 4 flights every Fri) effective June 16

Manila-Tagbilaran (Panglao)-Manila

Manila-Butuan-Manila

Manila-Cotabato-Manila

Manila-Cagayan de Oro-Manila

Manila-Dipolog-Manila

Manila-Davao-Manila 

Manila-General Santos-Manila

• 11x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat)

Manila-Siargao-Manila

Manila-Ozamiz-Manila

Manila-Pagadian-Manila  

Manila-Zamboanga-Manila

Cebu-Busuanga (Coron)-Cebu

Note: 1 flight on June 10, 17, 24, 25 and 28

Clark-Busuanga (Coron)-Clark

• 3x a week (Mon/Fri/Sun) until June 25

• 4x a week (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun) effective June 26

Clark-Caticlan (Boracay)-Clark

Cebu-Baguio-Cebu 

Cebu-Bacolod-Cebu

Cebu-Borongan-Cebu

• 2x a week (Mon/Fri)

Cebu-Butuan-Cebu

• 16x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun)

Cebu-Cagayan de Oro-Cebu

Cebu-Caticlan  (Boracay)-Cebu

Note: 3 flights on June 10 and 12

Cebu-Clark-Cebu

Cebu-Cotabato-Cebu

• 2x a week (Mon/Thu)

Cebu-Davao-Cebu 

Cebu-Iloilo-Cebu

• 2x to 4x daily 

Cebu-Puerto Princesa-Cebu

• Daily except on June 26

Cebu-Siargao -Cebu

Cebu-Tacloban-Cebu

Cebu-Zamboanga-Cebu

Iloilo-General Santos-Iloilo

Davao-Iloilo-Davao  

Davao-Tagbilaran (Panglao)-Davao

Cotabato – Tawi-Tawi – Cotabato

Zamboanga- Tawi-Tawi –Zamboanga

• 3x a week (Mon/Wed/Fri)

For more information on flights, please contact us at [email protected] 24/7.

Dear Passenger,  We would like to inform that starting June 16, 2023, all Philippine Airlines International flights at Terminal 2 will depart from and arrive at Terminal 1 of Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).  

International flights that will depart from/arrive at Terminal 1 (NAIA) as below:  

Tokyo (Haneda)

Osaka (Kansai)

Kuala Lumpur

Tokyo (Narita)

Port Moresby

Seoul (Incheon)

Xiamen  

The transfer of all PAL International flights to NAIA Terminal 1 is part of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) terminal reassignment initiative to ease passenger congestion at all terminals.

Please check the flight terminal assigned to your flight before proceeding to the airport, to ensure a hassle-free departure and arrival. Shuttle buses between Terminals 1 and 2 will be available for passengers with connecting flights in the other terminal.

Starting June 16, 2023:

T1 – NAIA TERMINAL 1

Departures and Arrivals: All PAL international flights

T2 – NAIA TERMINAL 2

Departures and Arrivals: All PAL Domestic Flights

REMINDER: If your flight is departing on or before June 15, 2023, these are the NAIA terminals in use at present:

List of PAL flights and corresponding Manila terminals:

MANILA DEPARTURES (until June 15, 2023 only):

NAIA Terminal 2, for all PAL international flights except flights to the United States and Guam, Toronto, Vancouver, Doha, Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam, Bali, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Phnom Penh, and Singapore.  

MANILA ARRIVALS (until June 15, 2023 only):

NAIA Terminal 2 for all PAL international flights except flights to the United States and Guam, Toronto, Vancouver, Doha, Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam, Bali, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Phnom Penh, and Singapore.

Note: Flights departing from Seoul (PR 469), Busan (PR 419) and Taipei (PR 895) on June 15 will arrive at Terminal 1. Thank you for reading!  

Dear Passenger, We would like to reiterate the conditions for the Domestic ticketing service charge:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Shall be collected from each passenger traveling on domestic sector. 2. The surcharge shall be assessed for all PR operated and marketed (codeshare) flights. 3. Surcharge shall be shown as YR. 4. For voluntary or involuntary refund, the surcharge is refundable before departure (totally unused ticket); non-refundable after departure (partially used ticket). 5. This charge shall apply on all passengers regardless of travel, fare type, and category of passenger.  HANDLING GUIDELINES: 1. Domestic Ticketing Service Charge (YR) is applicable for prime ticket issuance only, for tickets issued on/after 25AUG2022. 2. Unticketed passengers booked before 25AUG2022 and will be ticketed on or after 25AUG2022 may be ticketed using the quoted fare, tax and ticketing service charge. Such PNRs will be honored as quoted, provided no further changes will be done on the itinerary. 3. Group blockings with GTA quoted before 25AUG2022 and will be ticketed on or after 25AUG2022 shall be ticketed using the quoted rate, taxes and ticketing service charge, provided there are no further changes made on the itinerary and no extension of the checkpoint was made. 4. YR will not apply for tickets requiring reissuance to correct spelling of name.

Dear Passenger, Please be informed that Philippines Airlines’ Business Class lounge located at the Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) is currently unavailable. The lounge is undergoing renovation since January 2023, and BCIA is yet to advise a definite timeline for when the lounge renovation will be done. In this regard, we would like to request everyone to please inform passengers traveling on business class to Beijing, China of this situation. We will provide an update once the lounge is made available. Thank you for reading!

Dear Passenger, On May 17, Philippine Airlines will strive to maintain normal flight schedules even as the government carries out corrective maintenance from 2 AM to 4 AM at the Philippine Air Traffic Management Center to replace the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and upgrade the air traffic management system (ATMS).   

PAL flights departing from Manila within the 2 AM to 4 AM period will be allowed to take off and land utilizing one of the two Manila runways, which will remain open for flight departures.   

As a precaution, PAL worked with aviation authorities to put in place contingency plans to ensure that flight departures and arrivals within said period are supported with the necessary air navigation guidance for safety and operational efficiency. Possible flight delays are expected, given the restrictions. We recommend that you check the status of your flight by contacting us via email [email protected]

Thank you for reading!

Dear Passenger, We would like to inform the Philippine Airlines flights schedule for May and beyond as below:  

Note: Flights may stop over on certain days if operationally required due to weather/payload conditions.

Note: Flights may stop over on certain days if operationally required due to airspace/payload restrictions.

• 5x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat)

• 6x a week (Thu/Fri, with 2 flights every Tue/Sun)

• 6x a week (Mon/Thu/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sun)

• 3x a week (Tue/Thu/Sun)

Manila-Bali (Denpasar)-Manila

• 11x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun)

• 11x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Mon/Fri/Sat/Sun)

• 8x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Wed)

Manila-Jakarta-Manila

• 10x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Tue/Thu/Sat)

• 25x a week (3x daily, with 4 flights every Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun)

• 25x a week (3x daily, with 4 flights every Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat)

• 2x a week (Tue/Sat)

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS  

Please check the local government website of your airport/arrival point as well as your final destination province or municipality for updates on travel requirements. Additionally, you may also check:  Covid-19 Travel Guide .

Manila-Basco-Manila   

• 1x to 2x daily

Manila-Laoag-Manila   

Manila-Legazpi-Manila  

• 3x daily 

Manila-Bacolod-Manila  

Manila-Cebu-Manila 

Manila-Catarman-Manila 

Manila-Calbayog-Manila  

Manila-Dumaguete-Manila  

Manila-Antique (San Jose)-Manila 

• 3x a week (Tue/Thu/Sat) 

Manila-Iloilo-Manila 

Manila-Kalibo-Manila  

Manila-Caticlan (Boracay)-Manila 

Manila-Butuan-Manila 

Manila-Cotabato-Manila 

Manila-Davao-Manila

• 9x daily   

• 10x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Wed/Thu/Sat)

Manila-Pagadian-Manila

• 5x a week (Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat)

• 2x daily  

Clark-Busuanga (Coron)-Clark 

Clark-Caticlan (Boracay)-Clark

Cebu-Baguio-Cebu

• 4x a week (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun) 

Cebu-Bacolod-Cebu  

Cebu-Borongan-Cebu 

• 2x to 3x flights daily

Cebu-Cagayan de Oro-Cebu  

Cebu-Caticlan (Boracay)-Cebu

Cebu-Cotabato-Cebu 

Cebu-Davao-Cebu

• 3x to 4x daily

• Daily until May 14

 • 10x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Fri/Sat/Sun) effective May 15

Cebu-Siargao-Cebu

Iloilo-General Santos-Iloilo 

Davao-Iloilo-Davao  

Davao-Tagbilaran (Panglao)-Davao  

Cotabato – Tawi-Tawi – Cotabato 

• 2x a week (Mon/Thu)  

• 3x a week (Mon/Wed/Fri)  

PAL International Flights depart from and arrive at: NAIA Terminal 1 for flights to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Phnom Penh, Singapore, Bali, Dammam, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Honolulu and Guam NAIA Terminal 2 for all other international flights.  

-  PAL domestic departures and arrivals remain at NAIA Terminal 2.

Terminal 1 for domestic departures and arrivals Terminal 2 for international departures and arrivals.  

Dear Passenger, We would like to inform the flight schedule on May 2 and 3, several PAL flight departures and arrivals will be adjusted to give way to the government's scheduled maintenance work on the Philippine radar system:

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS:

02 MAY 2023

PR215 Manila - Port Moresby Early Departure: 1 hour early

PR732 Manila - Bangkok Delay: 1hr. 40mins.

PR733 Bangkok - Manila Delay: 2hrs. 40mins

03 MAY 2023

PR382 Manila - Guangzhou Delay: 2hrs. 5mins.

PR383 Guangzhou - Manila Delay: 1hr 55mins.

PR418 Manila - Busan Delay: 1hr.

PR419 Busan - Manila Delay: 1hr.

PR423 Tokyo (Haneda) - Manila Delay: 55 mins.

PR431 Tokyo (Narita) - Manila Delay: 40 mins.

PR466 Manila - Seoul (Incheon) Delay: 3hrs. 50mins.

PR467 Seoul (Incheon) - Clark Delay: 2hrs. 40mins.

PR484 Cebu - Seoul (Incheon) Delay: 4hrs. 5mins

PR485 Seoul (Incheon) - Cebu Delay: 3hrs.

PR489 Seoul (Incheon) - Kalibo Delay: 1hr. 45mins

PR492 Clark - Incheon Delay: 3hrs 25mins.

PR501 Manila - Singapore Delay: 2hrs. 20mins.

PR509 Manila - Singapore Delay: 1hr. 5mins.

PR510 Singapore - Manila Delay: 2hrs.10mins.

PR512 Singapore - Manila Delay: 2hrs. 20mins.

PR522 Phnom Penh - Manila Delay: 1hr. 15mins.

PR730 Manila - Bangkok Delay: 1hr. 20mins.

PR731 Bangkok - Manila Delay: 1hr. 5mins.

PR5432 Manila - Tokyo (Narita) Delay: 40 mins.

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS:

PR1841 Manila - Cebu Delay: 2hrs. 45mins.

PR1842 Manila - Davao Delay: 1hr. 5mins.

PR1848 Cebu - Manila Delay: 3hrs. 10mins.

PR2808 Davao - Manila Delay: 50 mins.

PR2812 Davao - Manila Delay: 55 mins.

PR2815 Manila - Davao Delay: 1hr.

PR2816 Davao - Manila Delay: 30 mins.

PR2836 Cebu - Manila Delay: 2hrs. 10mins.

Please accept our sincere apology for any inconvenience this may cause and contact us through [email protected] for further support.

Dear Passengers,

Starting from 17 April 2023 to 28 April, PAL is launching Hung King's And Reunification Day Seat Sale for traveling from Vietnam to Philippines, US, Canada, Australia, or Japan.

• The date of issue applied on/after 17 Apr to 28 Apr.
• The travel date applied on/after 17 Apr for Philippines, and for other countries 01Jun23.

Dear Passenger, From April 15, 2023, travelers to and from the Philippines are required to register through the E-Travel portal (https://etravel.gov.ph).

This is in line with the directive of the government's Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases on the complete utilization of the e-Travel system.

FOR ARRIVING PASSENGERS:

FOR DEPARTING PASSENGERS:

Register within seventy-two (72) hours prior to your scheduled time of departure from the Philippines.

For your guidance:

1. Visit etravel.gov.ph

2. Select “Philippine passport holder” or Foreign passport holder” according to your nationality

3. Enter the details of your travel and your email address

4. Enter your personal details and sign a health declaration form to complete the registration

5. Wait for your QR code to be generated then download and print/save a digital copy.

6. Present your QR code upon check-in prior to your departure or during the BOQ verification upon arrival.

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) will discontinue the use of paper-based arrival and departure cards beginning May 1, 2023.

We look forward to your compliance with the new procedures for a seamless travel experience.

We are pleased to share additional flights from Cebu to Bangkok from 03 June 2023:

Thank you and we hope to see you on our flights soon.

Dear passengers, We would like to inform the international and domestic routes operated by Philippine Airlines: INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS Manila-Los Angeles-Manila • 2x daily  Note: Flights may stop over on certain days if operationally required due to weather/payload conditions. Manila-San Francisco-Manila • Daily  Manila-New York (JFK) • 4x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat)  New York (JFK)-Manila • 4x a week (Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun)  Note: Flights may stop over on certain days if operationally required due to airspace/payload restrictions. Manila-Honolulu-Manila • 5x a week (Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun)  Manila-Guam-Manila • Daily Manila-Toronto • 2x a week (Wed/Sun)  Toronto-Manila • 2x a week (Mon/Thu)  Note: PR 119 Toronto-Manila may stop on certain days if operationally required due to airspace/payload restrictions. Manila-Vancouver-Manila • Daily Manila-Brisbane • 5x a week (Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat) • April 4, 11, 18 and 25 Brisbane-Manila • 5x a week (Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun) • April 5, 12, 19 and 26 Manila-Melbourne • 5x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat)  Melbourne-Manila • 5x a week (Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun) Manila-Perth-Manila • 3x a week (Mon/Thu/Sat) Manila-Sydney-Manila • Daily  Manila-Port Moresby • 4x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat) except on April 18, 24 and 29 Port Moresby-Manila • 4x a week (Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun) except on April 19, 25 and 30 Manila-Beijing-Manila • 4x a week (Tue/Thu/Fri/Sun) until April 21, except on April 20 • 6x a week (Thu/Fri, with 2 flights every Tue/Sun) effective April 23 Manila-Quanzhou (Jinjiang)-Manila • Daily except on April 18, 21, 24 and 29 Manila-Macau-Manila • 2x a week (Thu/Sun)  Manila-Shanghai (Pudong)-Manila • Daily except on April 23 Manila-Xiamen-Manila • Daily except on April 18, 20, 24 and 30 Manila-Guangzhou (Canton)-Manila • Daily except on April 19, 22, 24, 27 and 30 Manila-Bali (Denpasar)-Manila • Daily  Manila-Singapore-Manila • 4x daily  Note: 3 flights only on April 19 and 27 Manila-Kuala Lumpur • 11x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun) except on April 15 Note: 1 flight only on April 27 and 29 Kuala Lumpur-Manila • 11x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Mon/Fri/Sat/Sun)  Manila-Hanoi • 4x a week (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun) except on April 16 and 24 Hanoi-Manila • 4x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat) except on April 17 and 25 Manila-Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)-Manila • 8x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Wed)  Note: 1 flight only on April 19 and 26 Manila-Phnom Penh • 5x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat) except on April 25 Phnom Penh-Manila • 5x a week (Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun) except on April 26 Manila-Jakarta-Manila • Daily until April 14 • 10x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Tue/Thu/Sat) effective April 15 Manila-Bangkok-Manila • 3x to 4x daily Cebu-Bangkok • 3x a week (Tue/Thu/Sat)  Bangkok-Cebu • 3x a week (Wed/Fri/Sun) Manila-Seoul (Incheon) • 2x daily  Seoul (Incheon)-Manila • 2x daily  Cebu-Seoul (Incheon)-Cebu • Daily effective April 20 Clark-Seoul (Incheon) • Daily effective April 21  Seoul (Incheon)-Clark • Daily effective April 20 Kalibo-Seoul (Incheon)-Kalibo • Daily effective April 20 Manila-Busan-Manila • Daily  Manila-Tokyo (Haneda)-Manila • 2x daily  Manila-Tokyo (Narita)-Manila • 2x daily  Cebu-Tokyo (Narita)-Cebu • 4x a week (Wed/Thu/Sat/Sun) Manila-Fukuoka-Manila • Daily except on April 24 and 26 Manila-Osaka (Kansai)-Manila • 2x daily  Manila-Nagoya-Manila • Daily  Manila-Hong Kong • 4x daily  Note: 5 flights on April 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 Hong Kong-Manila • 4x daily  Note: 5 flights on April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 Manila-Taipei-Manila • 2x daily  Note: 1 flight only on April 27 Manila-Dubai-Manila • Daily except on April 19, 24 and 26 Manila-Dammam-Manila • 5x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sun)  Note: Please check for updates due to government restrictions Manila-Riyadh-Manila • Daily  Note: Please check for updates due to government restrictions Manila-Doha-Manila • 5x a week (Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sun)

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS Please check the local government website of your airport/arrival point as well as your final destination province or municipality for updates on travel requirements. Additionally, you may also check:  Covid-19 Travel Guide . Manila-Basco-Manila     • Daily  Manila-Laoag-Manila     • 2x daily  Manila-Legazpi-Manila    • 3x daily     Manila-Puerto Princesa-Manila  • 3x daily   Note: 2 flights only on April 8 Manila-Busuanga (Coron)-Manila • 3x daily        Manila-Bacolod-Manila    • 4x to 5x daily  Manila-Cebu-Manila   • 10x to 11x daily  Manila-Catarman-Manila   • 3x a week (Tue/Fri/Sun)  Manila-Calbayog-Manila    • 3x a week (Mon/Thu/Sat)  Manila-Dumaguete-Manila    • 2x to 4x daily   Manila-Antique (San Jose)-Manila   • 3x a week (Tue/Thu/Sat)   Manila-Iloilo-Manila   • 5x daily   Manila-Kalibo-Manila    • Daily  Manila-Caticlan (Boracay)-Manila   • 7x daily  Manila-Roxas-Manila  • Daily   Manila-Tacloban-Manila • 3x daily  Manila-Tagbilaran (Panglao)-Manila • 2x daily until April 25 • 3x daily effective April 26 Note: 3 flights on April 5 and 10; 2 flights only on April 29, May 1 and 21  Manila-Butuan-Manila   • 2x daily   Note: 1 flight only on April 11, 15 and 16  Manila-Cotabato-Manila   • Daily except on April 2 and 8  Manila-Cagayan de Oro-Manila  • 4x daily Note: 3 flights only on April 1, 4, 9, 10, 11 and 13  Manila-Dipolog-Manila  • Daily   Manila-Davao-Manila • 8x to 9x daily     Manila-General Santos-Manila • Daily until April 12  • 10x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Wed/Thu/Sat) effective April 13  Manila-Siargao-Manila  • 2x daily  Note: 3 flights on April 5, 10 and 29  Manila-Ozamiz-Manila • Daily except on April 15    Manila-Pagadian-Manila  • 5x a week (Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat) except on April 3 and 7  Manila-Zamboanga-Manila  • 2x daily    Note: 1 flight only on April 6 and 13  Clark-Busuanga (Coron)-Clark   • 4x a week (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun)     Clark-Caticlan (Boracay)-Clark • 3x a week (Tue/Thu/Sat) except on April 13 and 15  Cebu-Baguio-Cebu • 4x a week (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun)   Cebu-Bacolod-Cebu    • 2x to 3x daily   Cebu-Borongan-Cebu   • 2x a week (Mon/Fri)  Cebu-Busuanga (Coron)-Cebu • 2x daily   Note: 1 flight only on April 4, 12, 13, 16, 17 and 25  Cebu-Butuan-Cebu  • 1x to 2x daily  Cebu-Cagayan de Oro-Cebu    • 2x to 4x daily   Cebu-Caticlan (Boracay)-Cebu  • 2x daily   Cebu-Clark-Cebu • Daily except on April 13 and 15  Cebu-Cotabato-Cebu   • 2x a week (Mon/Thu)   Cebu-Davao-Cebu  • 2x to 3x daily  Cebu-Iloilo-Cebu  • 3x to 4x daily Cebu-Puerto Princesa-Cebu  • Daily except on April 3, 5 and 6  • 10x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Fri/Sat/Sun) effective April 8, except on April 17 and 25  Cebu-Siargao-Cebu  • 2x daily    Note 1 flight only on April 5, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 21  Cebu-Tacloban-Cebu  • 1x to 2x daily   Cebu-Zamboanga-Cebu  • Daily except on April 4, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21 and 23  Iloilo-General Santos-Iloilo   • 3x a week (Tue/Thu/Sat)  Davao-Iloilo-Davao    • 2x a week (Wed/Sun) except on April 9, 12, 16 and 19  Davao-Tagbilaran (Panglao)-Davao    • 5x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat) except on April 10, 13, 14, 17 and 24  Cotabato – Tawi-Tawi – Cotabato   • 2x a week (Mon/Thu)    Zamboanga- Tawi-Tawi –Zamboanga  • 3x a week (Mon/Wed/Fri)

• Starting April 16, 2023, PAL International Flights depart from and arrive at: NAIA Terminal 1 for flights to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Phnom Penh, Singapore, Bali, Dammam, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Honolulu and Guam  NAIA Terminal 2 for all other international flights.
• PAL domestic departures and arrivals remain at NAIA Terminal 2
• If your flight is departing on or before April 15, 2023, these are the NAIA terminals in use at present:

NAIA Terminal 1 – for PAL International flights to/from the United States and Guam, Toronto, Vancouver, Doha, Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam and Bali. NAIA Terminal 2 – for all PAL domestic and international flights, except flights to/from the United States and Guam, Toronto, Vancouver, Doha, Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam and Bali.

MACTAN CEBU (MCIA - CEB) TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS 

• Terminal 1 for domestic departures and arrivals 
• Terminal 2 for international departures and arrivals.

Dear passengers, We would like to update the additional flight from Cebu to Siargao on 09 April 2023 as below:  

Starting April 16, 2023, Philippine Airlines flights to and from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Phnom Penh, and Singapore will depart from and arrive at  Terminal 1  of Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), along with PAL flights to the United States, Guam, Canada and Bali.

All other PAL international flights, as well as all domestic flights, depart from and arrive at NAIA  Terminal 2 .  Please see the full list below.

Please check the flight terminal assigned to your flight before proceeding to the airport, to ensure a hassle-free departure and arrival.

Shuttle buses between Terminals 1 and 2 will be available for PAL passengers arriving in either terminal and connecting to a flight in the other terminal. Passengers of other airlines may use the shuttle buses provided by the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA).

The transfer of these additional routes to Terminal 1 is part of a terminal reassignment initiative of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to ease congestion and improve passenger convenience at all terminals.

Complete List of PAL flights and corresponding Manila terminals:

 From April 16, 2023:

If your flight is departing  on or before April 15, 2023 , these are the NAIA terminals in use at present:

• NAIA Terminal 1 -  for PAL International flights to/from the United States and Guam, Toronto, Vancouver, Doha, Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam and Bali.
• NAIA Terminal 2 -  for all PAL domestic and international flights, except flights to/from the United States and Guam, Toronto, Vancouver, Doha, Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam and Bali.

If you have any question, don't hesitate to contact us through our supporting email [email protected]

We would like to inform that Philippine airlines would reopen flights from Clark International Airport to Caticlan (Boracay) and Busuanga (Coron) to further expand its route network. 

Effective April 01, PAL will resume services between Clark International Airport and Caticlan, the gateway to Boracay, via a thrice weekly frequency:

Beginning April 02, PAL will restart services between Clark and Busuanga (Coron) via a four times weekly frequency.

At present, PAL operates daily flights between Clark and Mactan-Cebu International Airport, as well as international services from Clark to Seoul and Busan in Korea for the winter season.

Clark International Airport offers travelers the country’s newest terminal with state of the art facilities and amenities.

Dear passengers, Please be advised of the following updates: 1. Increase China Service with Additional Flights to Guangzhou on March 10 and Resumption of Jinjiang Flights Moved to March 19, 2023 2. Changes in Selected Domestic Structural Fares eff.10 February 2023 1. INCREASE CHINA SERVICE WITH ADDITIONAL FLIGHTS TO GUANGZHOU ON MARCH 10 AND RESUMPTION OF JINJIANG FLIGHTS MOVED TO MARCH 19 2023 With reference to ADV PR23-007 Dated 10FEB2023, Philippine Airlines starting March 10, 2023 will add a 4th frequency to Guangzhou to its current thrice-weekly flights. Service on the route will be expanded to daily flights by March 26, 2023. Jinjiang flight resumption date will move to March 19, 2023, two weeks past initial restart date of March 05, 2023. Flight will operate once a week on Sundays:  

2. CHANGES IN SELECTED DOMESTIC STRUCTURAL FARES EFF. 10 FEBRUARY 2023 HANDLING GUIDELINES: 1. Unticketed passengers booked before 10FEB2023 and will be ticketed on or after 10FEB2023 must be repriced and ticketed using the current rate. 2. All tickets processed for rebooking starting 10FEB2023 with travel period on/after 10FEB2023 will be subject to applicable fare adjustments and penalties. 3. Group blockings confirmed before 10FEB2023 and will be ticketed on or after 10FEB2023 shall be ticketed using the quoted rate, provided there are no further changes made on the itineraryand no extension of the checkpoints was made. 4. The fare difference will not apply for tickets requiring reissuance to correct spelling of name.

Dear passengers,  

We are happy to reintroduce flights to Shanghai and Beijing this February, with Quanzhou (Jinjiang) and Macau rejoining our network in March. We are also increasing flights to Xiamen and Guangzhou (Canton).

We are working closely with Chinese and Philippine health and aviation authorities to ensure the highest level of health safety protections for travelers. 

Full schedules below: 

SHANGHAI  – BACK WITH 3 TO 7 WEEKLY FLIGHTS

Effective February 14, PAL’s Manila-Shanghai (Pudong)-Manila service will operate initially with three flights per week, then increase to daily flights from March 26:

• PR 338 Manila-Shanghai -  every  Tuesday  departing at 5:05 AM, arriving at 9:00 AM (until March 21 only)
• PR 336 Manila-Shanghai -  every  Thursday and Saturday  departing at 11:30 AM, arriving at 3:10 PM (until March 25)
• PR 336 Manila-Shanghai - Daily  departing at 10:50 AM, arriving at 2:30 PM (starting March 26)  
• PR 339 Shanghai-Manila -  every  Tuesday  departing at 10:50 AM, arriving at 2:45 PM (until March 21 only)
• PR 337 Shanghai-Manila -  every  Thursday and Saturday  departing at 4:55 PM, arriving at 8:50 PM (until March 25)
• PR 337 Shanghai-Manila - Daily  departing at 4:00 PM, arriving at 7:50 PM (starting March 26)

BEIJING  – BACK WITH 2 TO 4 WEEKLY FLIGHTS

PAL’s Manila-Beijing (Capital)-Manila service will start from February 21:

• PR 358 Manila-Beijing -  every  Tuesday and Friday  departing at 7:00 AM, arriving at 11:55 AM (until March 24)
• PR 358 Manila-Beijing -  every  Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday  departing at 7:10 AM, arriving at 11:55 AM (starting March 26)  
• PR 359 Beijing-Manila -  every  Tuesday and Friday  departing at 12:55 PM, arriving at 6:05 PM (until March 24)
• PR 359 Beijing-Manila -  every  Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday  departing at 12:55 PM, arriving at 5:55 PM (starting March 26)

OTHER GREATER CHINA ROUTES TO START IN MARCH:   QUANZHOU (JINJIANG) and MACAU

PAL will offer flights to Jinjiang on March 19, 22 and 24, then increase to daily flights from March 26:

• PR 356 Manila-Quanzhou (Jinjiang) – March 19  departing at 11:00 AM, arriving in Jinjiang at 01:35 PM  
• PR 356 Manila-Quanzhou (Jinjiang) – March 22  departing at 11:00 AM, arriving in Jinjiang at 01:35 PM  
• PR 356 Manila-Quanzhou (Jinjiang) – March 24  departing at 10:55 AM, arriving in Jinjiang at 01:35 PM
• PR 356 Manila-Quanzhou (Jinjiang) - Daily  departing at 11:10 AM, arriving in Jinjiang at 01:40 PM (starting March 26)  
• PR 357 Quanzhou (Jinjiang)-Manila – March 19  departing at 02:25 PM, arriving in Manila at 05:10 PM
• PR 357 Quanzhou (Jinjiang)-Manila – March 22  departing at 02:25 PM, arriving in Manila at 05:10 PM
• PR 357 Quanzhou (Jinjiang)-Manila – March 24  departing at 02:25 PM, arriving in Manila at 05:10 PM
• PR 357 Quanzhou (Jinjiang)-Manila - Daily  departing at 02:30 PM, arriving in Manila at 04:55 PM (starting March 26)

PAL will restore twice weekly regular flights between Manila and Macau, starting from March 26:

• PR 352 Manila-Macau –  every  Thursday and Sunday  departing at 01:30 PM, arriving at 03:50 PM
• PR 353 Macau-Manila –  every  Thursday and Sunday  departing at 04:50 PM, arriving at 07:25 PM

EXISTING MAINLAND ROUTES TO GAIN MORE WEEKLY FLIGHTS:   GUANGZHOU AND XIAMEN  

PAL will increase Manila-Xiamen-Manila services to twice weekly effective from February 14, with a third weekly frequency commencing on February 25:

• PR 330 Manila-Xiamen – every Friday  departing Manila at 7:30 AM, arriving in Xiamen at 9:55 AM
• PR 330 Manila-Xiamen – every Tuesday  departing Manila at 2:15 PM, arriving in Xiamen at 4:40 PM
• PR 334 Manila-Xiamen – every Saturday  departing Manila at 7:35 AM, arriving in Xiamen at 9:55 AM  
• PR 331 Xiamen-Manila – every Tuesday  departing Xiamen at 5:40 PM, arriving in Manila at 8:30 PM
• PR 331 Xiamen-Manila – every Friday  departing Xiamen at 11:55 AM, arriving in Manila at 2:30 PM
• PR 335 Xiamen-Manila – every Saturday  departing Xiamen at 11:05 AM, arriving in Manila at 1:40 PM

GUANGZHOU (CANTON)

A major ramp-up of services between Manila and Guangzhou (Canton) will see PAL’s flights increasing to twice weekly on February 16, then progressively adding frequencies to reach a full daily service by March 26.  

Complete schedule from February 16:

• PR 382 Manila-Guangzhou (Canton) – every Saturday  departing at 2:35 AM, arriving at 4:55 AM (until March 25)
• PR 382 Manila-Guangzhou (Canton) – every Thursday  departing at 5:05 AM, arriving at 9:00 AM (until March 23)
• PR 382 Manila-Guangzhou (Canton) – every Tuesday  departing at 2:30 AM, arriving at 4:55 AM (starting March 7, until March 21)  
• PR 383 Guangzhou (Canton)-Manila – every Thursday and Saturday  departing at 5:55 AM, arriving at 8:35 AM (until March 23 and 25 respectively)
• PR 383 Guangzhou (Canton)-Manila – every Tuesday  departing at 5:55 AM, arriving at 8:30 AM (starting March 7, until March 21)

Effective March 26, daily Guangzhou flights are slated to operate:

• PR 382 Manila-Guangzhou (Canton) - Daily  departing at 2:05 AM, arriving at 4:35 AM  
• PR 383 Guangzhou (Canton)-Manila - Daily  departing at 5:45 AM, arriving at 8:10 AM

We would like to announce that PAL welcomes 2023 by continuing to build up the airline's global network to serve you better. The flight schedule as following:  

Note: 1 flight on certain days in February. Flights may stop over on certain days if operationally required due to weather/payload conditions.

• Daily  

Note: Flights may stop over in Vancouver if needed due to airspace/payload restrictions.

Manila-Toronto-Manila

Note: PR 119 Toronto-Manila may stop over in Vancouver if needed due to airspace/payload restrictions.

• Daily except on February 5

• 2x a week (Thu/Sat)

• February 6

• 2x a week (Fri/Sun)

•  February 7

Manila-Beijing-Manila

• 2x a week (Tue/Fri) effective February 21, until March 24

• 4x a week (Tue/Thu/Fri/Sun) effective March 26

• March 5, 12 and 19

• Daily effective March 26

• 2x a week (Thu/Sun) effective March 26

• 3x a week (Tue/Thu/Sat) effective February 14, until March 25

• Once a week (Friday) until February 10

• 2x a week (Tue/Fri) effective February 14

Manila-Guangzhou-Manila

• Once a week (Saturday) until February 11

• 2x a week (Thu/Sat) effective February 16

Wuhan-Manila

• Once a week (Wednesday)

• 10x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Fri/Sat/Sun)

• 10x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Mon/Sat/Sun)

• Daily until February 10

• 10x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Tue/Thu/Sat) effective February 11

Manila-Bangkok-Manila

Cebu-Bangkok-Cebu

• Daily

Clark-Busan-Clark

• 4x a week (Mon/Wed/Thu/Sun)

• 3x a week (Wed/Sat/Sun)

• February 23 and 28

Manila-Osaka (Kansai)

Note: One flight only on certain days in February

Osaka (Kansai)-Manila

Note: 4 flights on April 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10

•  2x daily

Note: Please check for updates due to government restrictions

Please check the local government website of your airport/arrival point as well as your final destination province or municipality for updates on travel requirements. 

• 12x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun)

• 3x daily

Note: 4 flights on February 6, 12, 13 and 27

• 5x daily

• 10x to 11x daily

Manila-Catarman-Manila  

• 3x a week (Tue/Fri/Sun)

• 3x a week (Mon/Thu/Sat)

• 2x daily

• 3x a week (Tue/Thu/Sat)

Manila-Caticlan (Boracay)-Manila

• 6x to 7x daily

Manila-Tacloban-Manila  

• 2x daily 

• 4x daily

• Daily 

• 8x daily  

Manila-General Santos-Manila   

• 4x a week (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun)

Cebu-Borongan-Cebu  

• 2x a week (Mon/Fri)

Cebu-Busuanga (Coron)-Cebu  

• 18x a week (2x to 3x flights daily)

Cebu-Cotabato-Cebu  

• 2x a week (Mon/Thu)

• 3x daily  

• 3x to 4x daily

Iloilo-General Santos-Iloilo   

 • 3x a week (Tue/Thu/Sat)  

Davao-Iloilo-Davao

• 2x a week (Wed/Sun)  

• 5x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat)

• 3x a week (Mon/Wed/Fri)

  PAL International Flights depart from and arrive at:

• NAIA Terminal 1  for flights to  Bali, Dammam, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Honolulu  and  Guam
• NAIA Terminal 2  for all other international flights.

  PAL domestic flights  depart from and arrive at  NAIA Terminal 2.  

MATAN CEBU (MCIA - CEB) TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS

•   Terminal 1  for domestic departures and arrivals

ARRIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES

All international passengers arriving in the Philippines must register at  e-Travel Registration page  within 72 hours before departure.

For travelers that require COVID-19 tests and quarantine, payment of the applicable fees shall be shouldered by the traveler; OFWs should coordinate with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (for land-based OFWs) and MARINA or the local manning agency (for sea-based OFWs) to cover the cost of their COVID-19 tests or quarantine facility should they be required. DEPARTING FROM THE PHILIPPINES

For all international travelers:  Please check the most updated travel regulations in the government website of your destination country, as well as your country of departure. These governmental regulations may change frequently and may have an impact on the status of your flight or your acceptance for boarding. TRAVELING WITHIN THE PHILIPPINES

For all domestic travelers:  Please check with the local government offices of both your origin point and your final destination on travel requirements, which may differ from province to province and are revised constantly.   

TAKE YOUR COVID TEST AT PAL'S TESTING FACILITIES

Passengers departing on PAL international and domestic flights from Manila may undergo COVID-19 test at:

Detoxicare Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory

RT-PCR and Antigen testing

• PAL Gate 3 located at Andrews Avenue, Pasay City (in-car or walk-in service 24 hours a day, seven days a week)

Note: RT-PCR tests cost PHP 2,599 with results released within 24 hours, while Antigen tests cost PHP 600 with results released in 30 minutes.

Payment options: cash (PHP currency only), card (debit/credit), GCash, PayPal, WeChatPay, or Alipay. Passengers may also pre-pay for their COVID-19 tests online. Upon entrance, please present your ID, plane ticket, payment confirmation (if prepaid), and QR code indicating that you have successfully registered the Passenger Profile and Health Declaration Form online. Should you wish to avail of the services of other testing and lab partners of PAL,

For more information on flights, please contact us at [email protected] during 24/7

As starting the new year, PAL continues to open more destinations for you to enjoy. We are happy to inform that PAL will resume Manila-Guangzhou (Canton) flights starting from January 14, 2023.

PAL will have departures every Saturday between Manila and Guangzhou, as follows:

PR 382 Manila-Guangzhou  - every Saturday departing Manila at 03:35 AM, arriving in Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 06:10 AM

PR 383 Guangzhou-Manila  - every Saturday departing Guangzhou at 08:40 AM, arriving in Manila at 11:10 AM. (From January 28, 2023, PR 383 departure will be at 07:10 AM, arriving in Manila at 09:35 AM)

PAL also resumed Manila-Xiamen flights and vice versa on January 13, with one flight per week, every Friday.

You may book via https://flyphilippineairlines.com or our support email [email protected]

Effective 05 January 2023, passengers travelling by plane to Australia from China, including Hong Kong and Macau, the Australian Government requires these passengers to present a negative COVID-19 (RT-PCR or RAT) test result taken within forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled departure date.

For more information, please email us through our supporting email [email protected]

PAL welcomes 2023 by continuing to build up the airline's global network to serve you better.  PAL operated routes as follows:

International Flights depart from and arrive at:

• NAIA Terminal 1  for flights to  Bali,  Dammam, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Honolulu  and  Guam

-  PAL domestic flights  depart from and arrive at  NAIA Terminal 2. MACTAN CEBU (MCIA - CEB) TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS

We would like to announce that PAL flight operations are beginning to return to normal on 02 January 2023, following the restoration of the Manila air traffic management system after aviation authorities successfully resolved the power outage problem that affected flights to, from and within the Philippines on 01 January 2023.

It will take some time to fully restore normal schedules as we reposition aircraft that had been held back or diverted to other airports and adjust flight timings based on revised clearances in coordination with the local authorities.

In addition to some delays caused by these adjustments, PAL has had to cancel the following flights for 02 January 2023: 

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS CANCELLED:

-PR2808 - Davao/MNL

-PR1809/1810 - MNL/Davao/MNL

-PR1811/1812 - MNL/Davao/MNL

-PR1841/1842 - MNL/Cebu/MNL

-PR1836 - Cebu/MNL

-PR1867/1868 - MNL/Cebu/MNL

-PR1859 - MNL/Cebu

-PR2781/2782 - MNL/Puerto Princesa/MNL

-PR2921 - MNL/Legazpi

-PR2557 - MNL/Dipolog

-PR2035/2036 - MNL/Caticlan/MNL

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS CANCELLED:

-PR538 - Bali (Denpasar)/MNL

-PR101/01 - Honolulu/MNL (originally departing from Honolulu on January 1)

-PR113/01 - Los Angeles/MNL (originally departing from Los Angeles on January 1)

REPLACEMENT FLIGHTS:

PAL has been operating a number of replacement flights to help carry passengers displaced by cancelled or diverted flights, including the following:

Domestic  – replacement flights:

• from Davao, Cebu, Iloilo, Kalibo, Tagbilaran, Cagayan de Oro and Bacolod to Manila
• from Butuan to Siargao

International  – replacement flights:

• departing 01 January from Vancouver, Los Angeles and San Francisco to Manila
• departing 02 January from Tokyo Narita to Cebu
• departing 02 January from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Osaka, Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita and Nagoya to Manila
• departing 02 January from Manila to Tokyo Narita and Osaka

We advise you to check the status of your journey before proceeding to the airport by contacting us through our support email [email protected]

Sincerely thanks for your understanding.

Dear our valued passengers,

Good news! Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to resume regular flights to mainland China next month after suspending the route for nearly three years due to pandemic-induced border restrictions. In a recent statement, passengers could book Manila-Xiamen flights starting Jan. 13, 2023. 

PAL Xiamen service will have convenient morning departures. Full schedule: Effective from 13 January 2023:    -PR 330 Manila-Xiamen – every Friday  departing Manila at 07:30 AM, arriving in Xiamen at 09:55 AM    -PR 331 Xiamen-Manila – every Friday  departing Xiamen at 11:55 AM, arriving in Manila at 02:30 PM

For booking, please contact us through support email [email protected] .

The holiday rush is fast approaching! Here are a few important travel reminders to help you have a more comfortable flight with us!

1. Hit the road earlier

Expect heavy traffic so leave home extra early!

You should go to the airport at least 4 hour before departure for the international flight and 3 hours for domestic flights.

2. Make sure to bring your vaccination card, valid passport, IDs, and travel documents required by your destionations:

a. For international trips:

- passport must be at least 6 months valid from date of travel.

- name indicated on your ticket must be exactly the same as what is reflected in your passport.

b. For domestic trips:

- always bring vaccination card, valid goverment, school or company-issued ID

- ensure that the name indicated on your ticket must be exactly the same as what is reflected in the ID presented upon check-in and boarding.

3. Bag drop counter

For domestic flights, proceed to bag drop counters to check-in your bag.

4. Check the flight status before fly

You should contact us by email to [email protected]  before the departure date to check the most updated status of your flight on our website.

5. Know your terminal and boarding gate assignments

Thank you for choosing our service.

Avoid the holiday airport rush by checking-in early! Passengers can now check-in at the airport 5 hours before departure to give more time for airport and security checks.

For more information, please contact us through support email [email protected]

We would like to inform that starting on Dec. 19, PAL will operate its Borongan and Cebu flights every Monday and Friday covering for an hour flight.

The Cebu-Borongan flight route is expected to cut travel time between these cities to about four hours only. Currently, travelers to Borongan will have to fly to Tacloban airport, followed by five to six hours of road travel. From Manila, travel by land takes about two days.

For more information, please contact us through our support email [email protected]

We would like to inform that from December 15, 2022, the Bicol International Airport in Daraga, Albay will have a new three-letter designator code “DRP” that airlines will use for baggage tagging and incorporate into their automated systems.

The new DRP code will replace Legazpi’s current IATA code (LGP), as newly assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Please note that the Legazpi flights will departs or arrives at DRP -Bicol International Airport. Passengers who booked flights to and from Legazpi prior to this development will receive their new e-tickets reflecting the new DRP code via their registered e-mail addresses.

For more information on flights, please contact us at [email protected]  during 24/7

We are happy to announce that Philippine Airlines (PAL) will operate non-stop services between Manila and Perth starting from March 27, 2023, linking the Philippines and Western Australia with direct flights for the first time.

The three weekly PAL services will operate every Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The Manila-Perth service will depart 00.05 and arrive at 07.15; the Perth-Manila flight will depart at 08.30 and arrive at 15.50.

Perth is PAL’s fourth Australian gateway, joining Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The airline offers a total of 20 weekly direct flights to Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. PAL will fly to Perth using Airbus A321neo long-range aircraft that will complete the trip in just seven (7) hours, saving several hours vs. having to stop over and connect in a third countr

PAL’s service provides new connectivity via the airline’s Manila hub for Perth-bound passengers traveling from Los Angeles, Bangkok, Hong Kong and points in Japan, as well as from Cebu, Davao and other key Philippine destinations.

As PAL moves on into the holiday season for travel, we continue to build up our network.  We would like to update the PAL flight schedule for November and beyond as follows:

MANILA (NAIA - MNL) TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS International Flights depart from and arrive at: NAIA Terminal 1 for Bali, Dammam, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Honolulu  and  Guam  flights NAIA Terminal 2  for all other international flights. -  PAL domestic flights  depart from and arrive at  NAIA Terminal 2 .

MACTAN CEBU (MCIA - CEB) TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS  Terminal 1  for domestic departures and arrivals  Terminal 2  for international departures and arrivals.

Please take note of below changes in PAL's Manila Terminals starting December 1, 2022.

Check your flight's assigned terminal before proceeding to the airport. Shuttle buses between Terminal 1 and 2 are available for passengers with connecting flights:

We would like to inform that all inbound travelers to the Philippines, including returning residents, will now be required to register their arrival information and health declaration through  eTravel , a single platform that will streamline the entry procedures and data collection of international passengers.

eTravel is a new platform that will integrate  quarantine and immigration arrival requirements  for international travelers.

It will replace the existing  One Health Pass  that inbound passengers had been using to register their travel and health information prior to their arrival to the Philippines.

Simply go to  /etravel.gov.ph  and fill in your personal information, travel information and health declaration. Download the QR code that will be provided which you will present upon arrival to the Philippines.

You may register and submit your travel information and health declaration  72 hours or three days  before arrival to the Philippines. Registration on the eTravel platform is free.

We are proud to announce PAL new flight between Cebu and Borongan starting December 19, 2022. Full schedule as follows:

This serves as your transfer guide for your PAL connecting flights. For easy navigation between terminals, follow the step-by-step instructions inside. You may also approach any of our Transfer Desk Agents for assistance.

Please click HERE for the detailed instruction.

We would like to announce the good news that from December 16, passengers may fly nonstop from Cebu to Baguio and vice versa.

The route Cebu – Baguio will operate four flights per week from December 16. The flight schedule as follows:

As PAL moves on into the Northern Winter season for travel, we continue to build up our network.  We would like to update the PAL flight schedule for November and beyond as follows:

Flights from Manila depart from:

NAIA Terminal 1  for  flights to  Dammam, Dubai, Riyadh, Toronto and Vancouver  (until  November 30,  2022  only)

NAIA Terminal 1  for  flights to  Dammam, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Honolulu and Guam  (effective  December 1, 2022 )

NAIA Terminal 2  for all other international flights.

PAL international arrivals in Manila use:

NAIA Terminal 1  for  flights from  Dammam, Dubai, Riyadh, Toronto and Vancouver  (until   November 30, 2022   only)

NAIA Terminal 1  for  flights from  Dammam, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Honolulu and Guam  (effective  December 1, 2022 )

NAIA Terminal 2  for all other arriving international flights. 

-  PAL domestic flights   depart from and arrive at  NAIA Terminal 2 .

Effective December 1, all flights of Philippine Airlines (PAL) to and from Canada, USA (including Guam) and the Middle East will depart from or arrive at the Terminal 1 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). 

Following is the list of PAL flights and corresponding Manila terminals from December 1, 2022:

T1 – NAIA TERMINAL 1 Departures and Arrivals:

Dammam, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh,Toronto,Vancouver,Los Angeles,San Francisco,New York,Honolulu and Guam.

T2 – NAIA TERMINAL 2 Departures and Arrivals:

All PAL Domestic Flights;Bali,Bangkok,Brisbane,Fukuoka,Tokyo (Haneda),Hanoi,Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon),Hong Kong,Jakarta,Osaka (Kansai,Kuala Lumpur,Macau,Melbourne,Tokyo (Narita),Phnom Penh,Port Moresby,Singapore,Sydney,Taipei and Wuhan.

If your flight is departing on or before November 30, 2022, these are the NAIA terminals in use at present: MANILA DEPARTURES (until November 30, 2022 only); NAIA Terminal 2, international flights except flights to Toronto, Vancouver, Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam.

MANILA ARRIVALS (until November 30, 2022 only) NAIA Terminal 2, international flights except flights arriving from Toronto, Vancouver, Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam.

We would like to announce the good news that from December 9, passengers may fly nonstop from Clark International Airport to Hong Kong and vice versa.

PAL new Clark-Hong Kong route offers a convenient direct flight to and from the heartland of Central Luzon, without having to take a road trip to Metro Manila to catch your flight.

The route Clark - Hongkong will operate three flights per week from December 9 to 27, 2022 and from January 3 to 14, 2023. The flight schedule as follows:

PR 304 Clark to Hong Kong  – every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday departing at 02:00 PM

PR 305 Hong Kong to Clark  – every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday departing at 05:00 PM

Philippine Airlines is proud to announce our first flight between Cebu and Cotabato starting December 1, 2022.

The new PAL service will provide convenient morning departures between Mactan-Cebu International Airport and Cotabato City’s Awang Airport. Full schedule as follows:

1. PR 2223 Cebu-Cotabato –  every Monday and Thursday departing at 05:20 AM

2. PR 2224 Cotabato-Cebu –  every Monday and Thursday departing at 11:00 AM

In addition, travelers may also enjoy a seamless one-stop journey from Cebu to Tawi-Tawi as well as from Tawi-Tawi to Cebu, twice a week:

- You may depart from Cebu at 5:20 AM every Monday and Thursday and arrive in Tawi-Tawi’s Sanga-Sanga Airport at 08:30 AM after a brief stop in Cotabato.

- You may depart from Tawi-Tawi at 09:00 AM every Monday and Thursday and arrive in Cebu at 12:15 PM after a brief stop in Cotabato.

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We would like to update the PAL flight schedule for November and beyond as follows:

• NAIA Terminal 1  for flights to  Dammam, Dubai, Riyadh, Toronto and Vancouver
• NAIA Terminal 1  for flights from  Dammam, Dubai, Riyadh, Toronto and Vancouver
• NAIA Terminal 2  for all other arriving international flights.

  -  PAL domestic flights  depart from and arrive at  NAIA Terminal 2. MACTAN CEBU (MCIA - CEB) TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS

All arriving passengers are required to register to the  Bureau of Quarantine's eARRIVAL CARD  page 72 hours before flight.

For all international travelers:  Please check the most updated travel regulations in the government website of your destination country, as well as your country of departure. These governmental regulations may change frequently and may have an impact on the status of your flight or your acceptance for boarding. 

Passengers who will take the COVID tests with one of our PAL testing partners must accomplish the  PAL Laboratory Partner e-CIF form for international flights  as early as 5 days before their flight departure.

For all domestic travelers:  Please check with the local government offices of both your origin point and your final destination on travel requirements, which may differ from province to province and are revised constantly. 

Antigen testing

• NAIA Terminal 2 North Wing Departure Area, (walk-in testing from 2AM to 9PM daily)

Payment options: cash (PHP currency only), card (debit/credit), GCash, PayPal, WeChatPay, or Alipay. Passengers may also pre-pay for their COVID-19 tests online.

Upon entrance, please present your ID, plane ticket, payment confirmation (if prepaid), and QR code indicating that you have successfully registered the Passenger Profile and Health Declaration Form online.

Should you wish to avail of the services of other testing and lab partners of PAL,

We are pleased to announce that Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport will be reopened from 10 am on October 29 (Philippines local time).

As a result, PAL will be able to operate flights departing from Manila to the US, Australia and Canada:

- PR 104 Manila-San Francisco - Departure at 01:00am, October 30

- PR 209 Manila-Melbourne - Departure at 01:00am, October 30

- PR 221 Manila-Brisbane - Departure at 01:00am, October 30

- PR 211 Manila-Sydney - Departs 02:00 AM, October 30

- PR 116 Manila-Vancouver - Departure at 03:00 am, October 30

Please rest assured that the airline will do its best to recover the flights that have been diverted to Cebu, Clark, Kalibo, Davao, Bacolod, Puerto Princesa for the final leg to Manila, and are working out the final arrangements with the authorities and airlines' operations teams.

Manila Airport was closed for several hours to ensure the safety of all visitors and staff prior to the peak of Tropical Cyclone Paeng (“Nalgae”).

For reference, the following flights are still CANCELLED:

This is a developing situation. We shall keep you posted as new information comes in. Affected passengers will be accommodated on the next available flights out of Manila and Cebu, subject to space availability.

Laoag International Airport has been closed since 7:27 am (UTC +8) on Wednesday due to the closure of its only runway.

The runway suffered cracks and damages caused by the recent earthquake; therefore, it would need to undergo inspection and repair. As of latest estimates, the closure will extend until October 27 at 10:00 pm.

Philippine Airlines announced the temporary suspension of flights to Laoag until Thursday evening.

To give way for the repairs, PAL announced the cancellation of six flights from October 26-27.

• PR2196 Manila - Laoag
• PR2197 Laoag - Manila
• PR1198 Manila - Laoag
• PR1199 Laoag - Manila 
• PR1196 Manila - Laoag
• PR1197 Laoag - Manila

Passengers who have booked tickets from our website are affected by one of the above flights, please contact us through 24/7 supporting email: [email protected]  early for instructions on rerouting/rebooking or refunding.

We wish you sympathize with the inconvenience.

We would like to announce a good news for our passengers!

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch Cebu-Baguio flight routes beginning December 16, the airline announced on Wednesday. 

The direct flights will enable those in Central Visayas to fly to Northern Luzon in two hours. This omits the hassle of booking multiple connecting trips by land or air.

The flights between the two tourist hotspots will be operational four days a week, namely, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

The four weekly flights are scheduled as follows:

- Flight PR 2230 Cebu-Baguio - every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 8:50 a.m., arriving at Baguio Loakan Airport at 10:50 a.m.

- PR 2231 Baguio-Cebu - every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday departing at 11:10 a.m., arriving in Cebu at 1 p.m.

PAL will be using a De Havilland Dash 8 Series 400 Next Generation aircraft for the new route.

PAL’s first flight as a newly incorporated airline was a Manila-Baguio service flown out of Neilson Airport on March 15, 1941. The Beechcraft Model 18 plane had five passengers to Baguio City.

Thank you and see you on our flights soon.

Domestic flights to and from Cebu will be allowed to operate on a limited basis on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, as the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) resumes partial operations tomorrow.

Accordingly, for October 25, we plan to operate our standard schedule of PAL domestic flights during the permitted daylight hours on all our routes between Cebu and other airports in the Philippines, subject to favorable weather conditions.

However, there may be a need to cancel certain flights in view of the operational limitations and slot constraints.

The following PAL flights are CANCELLED:

This is a developing situation. We shall keep you posted as new information comes in.

The runway at Mactan Cebu airport (CEB) is closed due to a disabled aircraft of a foreign airline that is obstructing the runway after a landing incident which occurred late Sunday evening. Flights are unable to take off and land until clearing operations are completed.

The following PAL flights have been CANCELLED:

For passengers planning to fly to the Philippines with your pet on Philippine Airlines, it is important to note that the airline has an embargo on brachycephalic or snub-nosed breeds. Brachycephalic breeds are more susceptible to over-heating during air transport because of their shortened snouts. Philippine Airlines will not fly your pet if they are one of the following breeds:

- Affenpinscher - Boerboel - Boston Terrier - Boxer - Brussels Griffon - Bulldog - Bullmastiff - Cane Corso - Cavalier King Charles - Chihuahua (apple headed) - Chow Chow - Dogue de Bordeaux - English Toy - French Bulldog - Griffon Bruxellois - Japanese Chin - King Charles Spaniel - Lhasa Apso - Mastiff - Pekingese - Pug - Rottweiler - Shar Pei - Shih Tzu - Staffordshire Bull Terrier - Tibetan Spaniel - Tosa - Valley Bulldog - Yorkshire Terrier

In response to the IATF directive the One Health Pass is officially replaced with the electronic ARRIVAL CARD (eARRIVAL CARD).

All travelers are encouraged to fill up the eARRIVAL CARD within 72 hours prior departure at the country of origin to avoid inconvenience upon arrival.

To avoid long lines at the airport, we highly encourage you to fill out the eARRIVAL CARD within 72 hours prior to departure from your country of origin.

If you are unable to do so before departure, personnel from the Philippine Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) and airport staff will assist you in completing and uploading the eARRIVAL CARD upon your arrival in the Philippines.

Click  HERE  to learn the entry guidelines of all international travelers bound to the Philippines as per IATF Resolution No. 168, effective May 30, 2022.

We would like to inform that PAL will relaunch the direct flight from Cebu - Bangkok starting December 9, 2022.

The PAL service offers convenient morning departures from Cebu and early afternoon departures from Bangkok, giving travelers an easy three-hour journey without needing to connect via Manila or other airports. The flight schedule as follows:

1. PR 738 Cebu-Bangkok – every Monday and Friday departing at 09:30 AM

2. PR 739 Bangkok-Cebu – every Monday and Friday departing at 01:30 PM

PAL will operate the flights with 199-seater Airbus A321ceo aircraft, serving Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Thailand’s main international gateway.  The noontime arrival in Bangkok allows travelers ample connecting time to fly to other cities in Thailand.

Bangkok is the latest destination to be flown out of the flag carrier’s Cebu hub, which connects Cebu to Tokyo Narita and various cities in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. 

We would like to inform that PAL will be relocating all domestic departures to Terminal 1 of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) effective October 15, 2022.

Starting October 15 th , flight terminal assignments at Mactan Cebu will be as follows:

· Terminal 1 for domestic departures and arrivals

· Terminal 2 for international departures and arrivals.

(In the meantime, up to October 14, PAL domestic flights will depart from Terminal 2 and arrive at Terminal 1, while PAL international departures and arrivals continue to use Terminal 2.)

The terminal change is mandated by the Mactan Cebu airport authorities to help ensure operational efficiency and passenger convenience.

Please check the terminal assigned to your flight before proceeding to the Mactan Cebu airport for a hassle-free departure.

The Government of Canada has lifted all COVID-19 border requirements for all travelers, regardless of citizenship, whether entering by land, air, or sea.   Thus, effective from October 1, Canada will no longer require the following: 

Public health information through the ArriveCAN app or website;

Proof of vaccination;

Pre-arrival or on-arrival testing;

COVID-19 related quarantine or isolation; and

Monitoring and reporting of COVID-19 signs or symptoms upon arriving in Canada.

The removal of these requirements reflects Canada’s high vaccination rates, capability to surpass the peak of the Omicron wave, the availability and use of vaccine boosters, and lower hospitalization and death rates.  All travelers are highly encouraged to still wear face masks during their trips to further prevent the spread of COVID-19. If you get sick while traveling and upon arrival in Canada, please advise a flight attendant or airline personnel, so that you can be referred to a quarantine officer to decide on further medical assessment. 

PAL continues to add international and domestic flights in line with the progressive easing of restrictions and reopening of borders in various countries. Here are the flights PAL are operating:

All arriving passengers are required to register to the  Bureau of Quarantine's ONE HEALTH PASS  page 48 hours before flight.

  For travelers that require COVID-19 tests and quarantine, payment of the applicable fees shall be shouldered by the traveler; OFWs should coordinate with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (for land-based OFWs) and MARINA or the local manning agency (for sea-based OFWs) to cover the cost of their COVID-19 tests or quarantine facility should they be required. DEPARTING FROM THE PHILIPPINES

For all domestic travelers:  Please check with the local government offices of both your origin point and your final destination on travel requirements, which may differ from province to province and are revised constantly.

  -  PAL domestic flights  depart from and arrive at  NAIA Terminal 2. MACTAN CEBU (MCIA - CEB) TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS  

• Terminal 1  for domestic arrivals
• Terminal 2  for domestic departures (until October 14, 2022)
• Terminal 1  for domestic departures (from October 15, 2022 onwards)

We would like to inform that PAL is mobilizing to resume full operations at Manila airport, as Typhoon KARDING (international name “NORU”) exits the land area of the Philippines and weather conditions improve slowly. 

- Flights to and from Manila will operate today, September 26 (Monday), except for those previously cancelled (see listing of cancelled flights below). 

- However, some flights may need to be delayed or adjusted. It will take some time to restore normal schedules even after the typhoon recedes and weather improves. 

If you have a flight to or from Manila and other affected areas, we advise you to check the status of your journey by email us through supporting email [email protected] .

For the safety of our passengers, PAL cancelled the following flights on September 26, 2022:  

UPDATE ON INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

Departing flights to Los Angeles, Jakarta, Guam and Hanoi departed from Manila in the hours from 1 AM to 2:30 AM (PH local time, 26 September).    Arriving flights from Sydney, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Seoul Incheon, Busan, Bangkok, Tokyo Narita, Osaka Kansai, Tokyo Haneda and Fukuoka were all able to land in Manila in the hours from 11 PM (25 September) to 3 AM (26 September).  The flight from Sydney had earlier diverted to Cebu to await more favorable conditions in Manila. 

REPLACEMENT FLIGHTS TO OPERATE ON SEPTEMBER 26: PAL will operate the following replacement flights on September 26 (Monday):

Davao- Manila:  PR5818 departing Davao at 7:00 AM.

Cotabato- Manila:  PR4958 departing Cotabato City at 6:00 AM

Busuanga (Coron)- Manila:  PR4966 departing Busuanga at 7:50 AM

Siargao- Manila:  PR4976 departing Siargao at 7:00 AM

We would like to inform that PAL will relocating all domestic departures to  Terminal 1  of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) effective October 15, 2022.

New arrival procedures are place for international travelers arriving in Manila, Bohol, Cebu, Clark, Laoag, Subic and Davao. Visit  Arriving in the Philippines page  for more information.

Payment of the applicable fees for COVID-19 tests, as well as the cost of hotel accommodation, shall be shouldered by the traveler; except that the cost for OFWs shall be shouldered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (for land-based OFWs) and by MARINA or the local manning agency (for sea-based OFWs). DEPARTING FROM THE PHILIPPINES

Passengers who will take COVID tests with one of our PAL testing partners must accomplish the  PAL Laboratory Partner e-CIF for domestic flights form  as early as 5 days before their flight departure.

• Terminal 1  for domestic arrivals only
• Terminal 2  for domestic departures

We would like to remind our valued customers that currently, it is not allowed to bring  any type of  pork , including  pork-related products  and  by-products , whether raw, processed or cooked, in hand-carry and/or checked in baggage when flying to the following domestic destinations:

- Bacolod (BCD)

- Butuan (BXU)

- Cagayan de Oro (CGY)

- Caticlan (MPH) – except when coming from another point in the Visayas region

- Davao (DVO)

- Dipolog (DPL)

- General Santos (GES)

- Iloilo (ILO)

- Kalibo (KLO)

- Puerto Princesa (PPS)

- Roxas (RXS)

- Tagbilaran (TAG)

- Antique (EUQ)

- Zamboanga (ZAM)

While it is a temporary measure, this ban will stay in effect until revoked by the concerned local government health authorities.  The ban was imposed to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in vulnerable areas of the Philippines.

For a hassle-free journey, please ensure you are not carrying any of the above pork products.

We’re very pleased to announce that PAL will offer more flights from Cebu to key destinations in the Philippines for your travel convenience.

From September 12, PAL is adding three additional weekly flights between Cebu and Puerto Princesa. The new flights every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday will result in a daily CEB-PPS-CEB service, with convenient noontime departure times. Full schedule below:

Also from September 12, flights between Cebu and Iloilo will increase from 11 to 14 times weekly (twice daily), with new flights every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:

New daily morning departures between Cebu and Caticlan beginning on September 12 will bring our service up to two flights daily:

From September 13, our services between Cebu and Clark will increase to seven flights weekly, with the addition of flights on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Full schedule below:

From September 15, a new Thursday flight between Cebu and Bacolod will give us a full seven times weekly service, featuring daily morning departures from each city.  Full schedule below:

The above schedules may change at short notice due to operational reasons beyond our control. 

For more information on flights, please contact us at [ [email protected] during 24/7

Effective 1 April 2022, fully vaccinated passport holders from non-visa required countries, HK and Macau SAR passport holders (for stay period not exceeding 14 days), diplomatic and official/service passports with existing visa waiver agreements, and foreign nationals with valid visas shall be allowed entry into the Philippines provided they:

(1) Are holders of passports valid for at least six (6) months at the time of arrival; (2) Have a return or outbound ticket to their country of origin or next country of destination; (3) Have any of the following proofs of vaccination against COVID-19 recognized under existing IATF regulations:

 - World Health Organization International Certificates of Vaccination and Prophylaxis; (ii) VaxCertPH; or

 -  National/state digital certificate of the foreign government which has accepted VaxCertPH under a reciprocal arrangement (unless otherwise permitted by the IATF); and

(4) Foreign nationals aged 18 and above who have received primary series COVID-19 vaccine and at least one (1) COVID-19 booster shot, foreign nationals aged 12 to 17 who are fully vaccinated with primary series COVID-19 vaccine; and foreign nationals below 12 years old, regardless of vaccination status, accompanied by parent/guardian who has received a complete primary series and one booster shot  NO LONGER need to present a pre-departure RT-PCR/ART test . Those who do not belong to any of the mentioned categories shall present a negative Reverse Transcription – Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test taken within forty-eight hours (48hrs) or a laboratory-administered antigen/ART test taken 24 hours prior to departure from the country of origin.

(5) Have filled out the OneHealthPass Health Declaration Form.

I. Prior to Departure

-  Three days before departure, register through Bureau of Quarantine’s OneHealthPass (OHP) Online Registration Platform.  Save your transaction number . The transaction number will also be sent through your registered e-mail address.

-  Travellers with NO BOOSTER shot must  secure and present a negative pre-departure RT-PCR test taken within 48h OR negative laboratory-administered antigen/ART test within 24h from their travel from an MOH-approved provider .   Foreign nationals with NO Booster shot who test positive on their pre-departure RT-PCR or ART (whether fully-recovered or as new infection) WILL NOT be allowed entry into the Philippines under current regulations.

- On the day of your departure, update your OneHealthPass/OHP registration (seat number, health declaration, RT-PCR test results and other details). Input your transaction number and last name.  Save or print the QR code   generated

- Be ready with a print-out of your digital vaccination certificate from notarise.gov.sg, with QR Code) and OneHealthPass QR Code.

II. Upon Arrival

- Proceed to the One-Stop-Shop Holding Area for a briefing on health and safety protocols.

- Present your OHP QR Code at the DOT Help Desk.

- Proceed to the Bureau of Immigration for arrival clearance then to baggage claim and customs inspection.

- Take the accredited or arrange transport service (airport taxi for non-OFWs and foreigners).

- SELF-MONITOR FOR 7 DAYS:  Fully vaccinated travelers NO LONGER need to quarantine but will be required to self-monitor for any COVID-19 signs and symptoms for 7 days. Any sign or symptom must be reported to the local government unit of destination.

Once admitted into the country, fully vaccinated foreign nationals are  no longer required to observe mandatory facility quarantine  but shall self-monitor for any COVID-19 signs and symptoms for seven (7) days, with Day 1 as the date of arrival in the Philippines. They are required to report to the local government unit (LGU) of their destination should they manifest any symptoms.

Those who fail to fully comply with the conditions set forth shall be denied admission and shall be subject to appropriate exclusion proceedings.

Important Reminders:

- All arriving passengers must register to One Health Pass portal within 48 hours prior to departure. For a step-by-step guide, go to One Health Pass Registration Tutorial.

- Children below 12 years old who are unvaccinated shall follow the quarantine protocols of the parent/s. Children 12 years to 17 years old shall follow the classification and procedures based on their vaccination status. Parent/s shall accompany the minor during their facility-based quarantine.

- Travel insurance as an entry requirement for foreign nationals is no longer required but is highly encouraged.

- Pre-departure COVID-19 Tests (RT-PCR and/or Antigen) Mandatory Rapid Antigen tests should be administered and certified by a healthcare professional, can be remotely supervised, done in a healthcare facility, laboratory, clinic, pharmacy, or other similar establishments.

New arrival procedures are place for international travelers arriving in Manila, Bohol, Cebu, Clark, Laoag, Subic and Davao. 

All arriving passengers are required to register to the  Bureau of Quarantine's One Health Pass  page 48 hours before flight.

  Payment of the applicable fees for COVID-19 tests, as well as the cost of hotel accommodation, shall be shouldered by the traveler; except that the cost for OFWs shall be shouldered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (for land-based OFWs) and by MARINA or the local manning agency (for sea-based OFWs). DEPARTING FROM THE PHILIPPINES

Passengers who will take the test with one of PAL testing partners must accomplish the PAL Laboratory Partner e-CIF form for international flights as early as 5 days before their flight departure.

Passengers who will take the test with one of our PAL testing partners must accomplish the PAL Laboratory Partner e-CIF for domestic flights form as early as 5 days before their flight departure.

FLYING SAFELY IN THE ‘NEW NORMAL’ PAL is strictly implementing Fly Safe “new normal” practices to protect our passengers, in compliance with international health and safety protocols.

Please bring your own face masks and wear them at all times – at the airport and throughout your flight. We encourage you to check-in online and arrive early at the airport to allocate extra time for new safety procedures– at least 3 hours prior to departure for domestic flights; and 4 hours prior to departure for international flights.

All PAL aircraft are equipped with high-technology systems that continuously infuse fresh air across the cabin as well as HEPA filters that trap viruses, bacteria and other contaminants with 99.99% efficiency. The air flow system creates a cleaner environment that is safer than most enclosed public spaces and comparable to hospital operating rooms.

For more information on flights, please contact us at  [email protected]  during 24/7

SPECIAL REMINDERS FOR ALL OUR PASSENGERS:   

    ARRIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES 

New arrival and quarantine procedures are place for international travelers arriving in Manila, Bohol, Cebu, Clark, Laoag, Subic and Davao. 

  Payment of the applicable fees for RT-PCR tests, as well as the cost of hotel accommodation, shall be shouldered by the traveler; except that the cost for OFWs shall be shouldered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (for land-based OFWs) and by MARINA or the local manning agency (for sea-based OFWs).  DEPARTING FROM THE PHILIPPINES 

Passengers who will take the test with one of our PAL testing partners must accomplish the form at  Passenger Profile and Health Declaration  (PPHD) online as early as 5 days before their flight departure.

TRAVELING WITHIN THE PHILIPPINES 

MANILA (NAIA - MNL) TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS     

PAL domestic flights  depart from and arrive at  NAIA Terminal 2. MACTAN CEBU (MCIA - CEB) TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS

TAKE YOUR COVID TEST AT PAL'S TESTING FACILITIES

Passengers departing on PAL international and domestic flights from Manila may undergo COVID-19 test with

• Philippine Airlines Learning Center (PLC) located at 540 Padre Faura cor. Adriatico St. Ermita, Manila (drive-thru or walk-in testing from 8AM to 8PM daily); or
• NAIA Terminal 2 North Wing Departure Area, (walk-in testing from 2AM to 9PM daily)

Upon entrance, please present your ID, plane ticket, payment confirmation (if prepaid), and QR code indicating that you have successfully registered the Passenger Profile and Health Declaration Form online.  

We encourage you to allot extra time for your travel to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in view of current road closures in Manila as part of security preparations for the June 30 Presidential Inauguration activities. 

Please expect high volume of vehicles passing by detour areas. We wish to remind you to leave your homes early to avoid missing your flight. 

The following roads will remain closed until 11PM of June 30:   - Padre Burgos Avenue  - Finance Road  - Maria Orosa St. from TM Kalaw to Padre Burgos General Luna St. from Padre Burgos-Muralla St. 

The following will also be closed to traffic on June 30 from 4AM to 11PM: 

- Ayala Boulevard  - Victoria Street from Taft Avenue to Muralla Street 

Roads near Malacañang and the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City will also be closed. 

Dear our passegers,

We would like to annouce a good news for our passengers:

Effective from June 15, 2022, all PAL domestic flights utilizing the De Havilland Dash-8 turboprop aircraft (except flights to and from Basco, Batanes) will offer up to 20kg Free Baggage Allowance (FBA) for Economy Value and Economy Flex passengers – a 100% increase from the previous maximum FBA of 10kg that has been in effect for several years.    The increased baggage allowance will allow more flexibility and convenience for domestic travelers, as well as result in a uniform standard for PAL domestic flights whether operated with jet or turboprop aircraft.  Passengers holding old and new tickets issued for travel on or after June 15 will be allowed to check-in up to 20kg on the applicable booking classes (Economy Value and Economy Flex).    The new FBA will apply to PAL’s turboprop flights from our Manila, Cebu, Davao and General Santos hubs, including flights to Butuan, Cotabato, Catarman, Calbayog, Dumaguete, Antique, Siargao, Legazpi, Caticlan (Boracay), Busuanga (Coron), Iloilo, Tagbilaran (Panglao), Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Clark, Davao, Puerto Princesa, Tacloban and Zamboanga.    However, we will retain the current maximum FBA of 10kg for flights to and from Basco (BSO), because of unique route operational conditions that limit the baggage capacity on these flights.   The baggage rules for other fare types will remain unchanged:  FBA of 30 Kg for Business Value;  35 kg for Business Flex; 10 Kg  for Economy Saver (flying on either jet or turboprop aircraft); and no FBA for Economy Supersaver. 

Please visit our website https://flyphilippineairlines.com or emal us through our 24/7 supporting email [email protected] to book a ticket.

We would like to annouce that beginning May 13, 2022, all Philippine Airlines flights from  Toronto (YYZ – PR 119)  and  Vancouver (YVR – PR 117)  will arrive at  NAIA Terminal 1 .

This includes flights departing from Toronto and Vancouver on May 11 or 12 that will arrive in Manila on May 13 [or 14], and will use NAIA Terminal 1 upon arrival.\

We would like to inform that PAL will boost our flight frequencies between Manila and Tagbilaran (Panglao, Bohol) to three flights daily, starting May 17, 2022 and between Manila and Basco (Batanes)  to three flights weekly, with a new Friday frequency commencing on May 20, 2022.

The new PAL schedule will be as follows:

We would like to inform that starting may 17, PAL will increase between Manila and Tagbilaran (Panglao, Bohol) to three flights daily.

Additionally, flights between Manila and Basco (Batanes) will increase to three flights weekly, with a new Friday frequency commencing on May 20, 2022.

We encourage you to periodically check the provincial government website of your arrival point for the latest updates on travel requirements, alert levels, and other important information

We would like to inform that starting 01 May, PAL will increase more flights to and from Bacolod City.

Flights between Manila and Bacolod-Silay Airport have increased to five times daily (from the previously offered four times daily in April).

PAL also offers four weekly flights between Cebu and Bacolod for your added convenience:

We would like to inform that in order to facilitate family travel as well as business and leisure travelers, PAL will offer additional flights to and from Bacolod City this May.

Flights between Manila and Bacolod-Silay Airport have increased to five times daily (from the previous offering of four daily flights in April) with the detailed schedule as follows:

FlyPhilippineAirlines TEAM

Dear valued passengers,

We would like to inform that Hong Kong authorities are strictly prohibiting the importation, manufacturing, distribution, sale, and advertisement of Alternative Smoking Products (ASPs) -- including electronic cigarettes, heat-not-burn cigarettes, herbal cigarettes, and heated tobacco products. 

All inbound travelers are strictly not allowed to carry these products into Hong Kong. 

Those who fail to comply may receive a maximum penalty of six months imprisonment and a fine of fifty thousand Hong Kong dollars.

We would like to announce that PAL will use the Clark (CRK) New Terminal for all departures and arrivals at Clark International Airport in Central Luzon since May 2.

Passengers can access the new terminal via the following routes:  

- From NLEX-SCTEX, passengers can take the SCTEX Clark North Exit into Clark Freeport Zone. From the first rotunda, a few meters after the exit, you may take the third exit and straight onto CRK Airport Road.  

- From inside the Clark Freeport Zone, you can take Gil Puyat Avenue towards Mabalacat Gate. You will reach a roundabout, from which you take the first exit towards CRK Airport Road leading straight to the new terminal. 

Directions to CRK New Terminal are available on mobile apps such as Google Maps and Waze.    Point 2 Point (P2P) bus services from Trinoma and Paranaque City, taxi services from within Pampanga and other car rental services are also available.     Philippine Airlines operates thrice-weekly flights between Clark and Cebu: 

- PR 2834 departs from Clark every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 01:15 PM arriving in Cebu at 03:00 PM 

- PR 2833 departs from Cebu every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00 AM, arriving in Clark at 12:45 PM

We would like to inform that starting April 08, PAL will increase flights to both Bacolod and Basco.

We would like to inform that PAL will increase flights to both Bacolod and Basco as follows:

Dear our passenger, 

We would like to inform good news for Singapore-bound travelers:

Effective April 1, 2022, foreign travelers, including children aged 12 and below, will be able to enter Singapore 'quarantine-free' with fewer requirements, provided that they are fully-vaccinated.

The new complete travel requirements for fully-vaccinated travelers are as follows:

1. Negative COVID-19 Test (PCR, Antigen, LAMP, NAAT PCR) taken within two (2) days before departure, or Proof of Recovery (for travelers who recovered from COVID-19), or PDT Exemption Letter;

2. Proof of vaccination; and

3. Singapore Arrival Card – Mandatory to submit 3 days before entering Singapore

Additionally, all Singapore-bound passengers must use the TraceTogether app in Singapore to facilitate contact tracing:  https://www.tracetogether.gov.sg/ .

NOTE:  The above requirements will replace the existing Vaccination Travel Lane (VTL) scheme imposed last March 4, 2022, which originally required eligible travelers to present a Vaccinated Travel Pass, COVID-19 travel insurance, and a booking on a specially designated VTL flight.

We would like to inform that all PAL flights from New York JFK to Manila (PR 127) and from Toronto to Manila (PR 119) are currently being temporarily rerouted to avoid flying over Russian airspace. This is a precaution against concerns about airspace closures related to the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

Due to their longer routes, JFK-Manila and Toronto-Manila flights will need to stop over briefly in Vancouver for refueling before proceeding to Manila.

However, eastbound flights from Manila (PR 126 and PR 118) will continue to operate nonstop Manila to New York JFK, and nonstop Manila to Toronto.  (These flights do not overfly Russian territory.) 

We would like to inform that from March 4, 2022, eligible Philippine Airlines passengers can enjoy Singapore 'without quarantine' under the Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) Program.

Currently PAL operates a maximum of two daily flights to and/from Singapore since15 March 2022:

ARRIVING IN SINGAPORE

Arriving passengers in Singapore will have up to 24 hours from their entry to take a supervised self-swab (SSS) Antigen Rapid Test (ART) at one of the testing centers located across Singapore.

The weblink to book a test will be provided in the Testing Notice issued to travelers on arrival in Singapore. Once negative results are available, they are free to go out.

NOTE: Except for going to the supervised self-swab testing center, travelers are required to isolate in the accommodation until they have tested negative on the supervised Antigen Rapid Test. They should take private transport to/from testing centers. Travelers who feel unwell should visit a clinic for medical advice via private transport.

We would like to inform that fully-vaccinated Filipino tourists/ short-term visitors shall be allowed to enter Singapore courtesy of the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) program effective March 4, 2022 The VTL program allows fully- vaccinated travelers to be “quarantine-free” upon arrival in Singapore. Passengers must have received covid19 vaccines approved by the World Health Organization (EUL).  TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:   - Proof of Vaccination; COVID-19 vaccination certificate (VaxCertPH) issued by the Department of Health will be recognized,  - Negative COVID-19 Test Result,   - Travel Insurance.   - Booking in a VTL Flight   Please visit the Singapore government website and apply for a Virtual Travel Pass. For hassle-free application, ensure that you have a valid passport, proof of vaccination, and an address where you plan to stay in Singapore.  

We would like to inform that the Philippines will reopen its borders to fully-vaccinated foreigners traveling to the country for leisure or business from visa-free countries starting February 10.

DOCUMENTS TO BE PRESENTED BY FOREIGNERS BEFORE FLIGHT TO THE PHILIPPINES:

- Proof of vaccination

- Negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hrs. prior to departure;

- Valid return tickets not later than 30 days after arrival in the Philippines;

- Passport valid for at least six months; and

- Travel insurance for COVID-19 treatment costs from reputable insurers, with a minimum coverage of USD35,000.00 for the duration of their stay

VALID PROOF OF VACCINATION – any of the following –

- WHO International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis;

- VaxCertPH;

- The national/state digital certificate of the country/foreign government which has accepted VaxCertPH under a reciprocal agreement

- Vaccination certificate issued by a foreign state whether digital or physical; or

- The vaccination certificate issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, whether digital or physical.

Rules for foreign minors traveling with their Filipino parent

Unvaccinated foreign children below 12 years of age, traveling with their Filipino parent, shall follow the entry, testing, and quarantine protocols of their Filipino parent traveling with them;

Foreign children from ages 12 to 17 years of age traveling with their Filipino parent, shall follow the protocols based on their vaccination status (i.e., vaccinated or unvaccinated). If the child is unvaccinated, either parent should accompany the child during their facility-based quarantine.

Fully-vaccinated foreign nationals will no longer be required to undergo facility-based quarantine. Instead, they shall self-monitor for any sign or symptom for seven days with the first day being the date of arrival, and shall be required to report to their local government unit upon the manifestation of symptoms, if any.

We would like to inform that PAL will increase flight frequencies between Manila and Zamboanga from daily to nine (9) times weekly starting February 15, 2022 and eleven (11) times weekly starting March 1, 2022. 

Effective from February 15, passengers may choose from the following flights, including new flights every Tuesday and Thursday:  

Zamboanga-bound passengers, regardless of vaccination status, shall present the following upon check-in: 

• Vaccination card (For fully-vaccinated passengers); 
• Valid ID; 
• Negative RT-PCR test result valid within 120 hours (5 days) prior to the scheduled date of departure; or 
• Negative antigen test results from any DOH-accredited laboratory valid within 24 hours prior to the scheduled date of departure. 
• S-Pass Permit 

Note: The renewed implementation of the RT-PCR / Antigen requirement will include all children, from ages 0-17 years old. 

We are pleased to announce changes to travel protocols that will improve the convenience of traveling to the Philippines, for both Filipinos and non-Filipino travelers:

I. ​NEW ENTRY, TESTING & QUARANTINE PROTOCOLS for entry to the Philippines , effective from  01 February 2022:

Note: Children under 12 years of age who cannot be vaccinated shall follow the quarantine protocols of the parent/s or the accompanying adult/guardian traveling with them.

II.   VISITS OF FOREIGN NATIONALS NOW ALLOWED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS , effective from  10 February 2022:

Starting from 10 February 2022, FULLY-VACCINATED NATIONALS OF “NON-VISA REQUIRED COUNTRIES” shall be allowed to enter the Philippines, provided that:

- Their passports are valid for 6 months from time of arrival, and they hold return tickets to their country of origin or to their next destination

- They must have any of the following proofs of vaccination against COVID-19 that are recognized under existing IATF regulations

We would like to annouce that effective January 17, 2022, airlines are only allowed to accept fully vaccinated passengers for carriage on our domestic flights to and from Manila.

Travelers are considered fully vaccinated if at least two weeks have elapsed after their second dose of a two-dose COVID vaccine, or two weeks after receiving a single-dose COVID vaccine. You are required to present physical or digital copies of a vaccine card issued by your local government unit (LGU), or a vaccine certification issued by the Department of Health (DOH), or any document prescribed by the IATF (Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease); as well as a valid government-issued identification card (ID) with your picture and address.

However, PAL can accept unvaccinated individuals, including minors, who can present: 

• A duly signed medical certification with the doctor's name and contact details that states that their medical condition prevents full COVID-19 vaccination; or 
• Appropriate proof (e.g., barangay health pass) to support that their travel is to procure essential goods and services (e.g., medicine, medical devices, medical and dental necessities, public utilities, etc).

Children 11 years old and below can be accepted on PAL flights without the need for a medical certificate, but should still present proof of essential travel, and must follow the LGU requirements for their destination. Please be ready to present proof of the child’s age if requested.

FlyPhilippineAirlines Team  

In compliance with temporary Hong Kong government restrictions affecting all flights from several countries, PAL has cancelled the following flights from Manila to Hong Kong:

PR 300 – Manila-Hong Kong: January 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20 and 21 (Wed/Thu/Fri/Sun)

PAL reverts to normal Manila-Hong Kong schedules starting 12:01 AM on January 22, 2022.

However, PR 301 Hong Kong-Manila flights continue to operate every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday as scheduled.

We sincerely regret the inconvenience this will cause to your travel plans.

Starting January 9, 2022, as mandated by the Aklan local government under Executive Order No. 001 Series of 2022:

• All travelers bound for Boracay and other areas in Aklan Province, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to present a negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours before flight departure.

• All passengers bound for Boracay must land at Caticlan Airport. (Travel to Boracay via Kalibo Airport will no longer be allowed.)

We highly encourage you to periodically check the local government website of your arrival point for any new updates on travel restrictions and requirements.

Considering that Mactan Cebu airport continues to deal with electric power supply shortages and other challenges caused by the effects of Typhoon Odette (Rai), we would like to give you a few reminders for passengers who are departing on domestic flights from Cebu:

1. You will need to allot extra time to reach the airport --- target to arrive at least three (3) to four (4) hours before your flight departure time. Travel time to the Mactan Cebu airport may vary because of access road bottlenecks, road debris and cleanup efforts, non-functioning traffic lights and other obstacles.

2. It would help to bring hand fans (pamaypay), bottled water, food/snacks, power banks and other aids,  because power, water, and telecom services are still unstable.

Online check-in will be unavailable for departures from Cebu until such time power supply becomes normal. If necessary, PAL may need to adjust our schedules in coming days.

Please share with your family members in Cebu province who may not have access to internet services.

We will work closely with the airport and local government authorities to restore normal services in due course. 

Thank you for your kind understanding. We join with our countrymen in prayers and concern for all the families who are struggling because of the destructive impact of Typhoon Odette in various parts of the central and southern Philippines.

We would like to inform you the new requirements for testing and quarantine of travelers take effect today December 3, 2021:

I. The requirements for travellers from YELLOW and GREEN list countries

1. For fully vaccinated eligible travelers:

- Negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours prior departure 

- Facility based quarantine until release of negative results 

- Swabbing on the 5th day (RT-PCR test) from day of arrival 

- Home quarantine until 14th day from arrival

2. For eligible travelers who are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated or whose vaccination status cannot be independently validated:

- Swabbing on 7th day  (RT-PCR test) from day of arrival 

- Home quarantine until 14th day from arrival 

II. The requirements for travellers from RED-LIST countries

Inbound international travel shall not be allowed, regardless of vaccination status, except for Filipinos, coming from Red List countries/regions, or who have been to Red List countries/regions within the last 14 days prior to arrival to any port of the Philippines.

Only Filipinos returning to the Philippines via government-initiated or non-government-initiated repatriation and Bayanihan Flights may be allowed entry subject to the prevailing entry, testing, and quarantine protocols for Red List countries: 

- Swabbing on 7th day  (RT-PCR test) from day of arrival 

- Release from facility upon completion of the mandated 10-day facility based quarantine and presentation of a negative RT-PCR result

Red List includes: South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini and Mozambique, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium and Italy.

We would like to to remind the following guidelines enforced by the Philippine governmental Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF):

 -- Passengers who have been to, or are originating from, a 'Red List' country within the last 14 days will be  ALLOWED TO ENTER THE PHILIPPINES , provided that they are  RETURNING FILIPINOS  traveling on government-initiated, non-government-initiated, and Bayanihan repatriation flights.

 -- Returning Filipinos must undergo a fourteen (14)-day quarantine period (10 days at quarantine hotels/facilities plus home quarantine for the next days until completion). They will have to undergo an RT-PCR test on the seventh day (the date of arrival being the first day).

 -- Passengers who merely transited via a 'Red List' country (i.e., stopover at the airport only without immigration admission into a red list country) will not be deemed as having been to this 'Red List' country. Such passengers will need to present their ticket or boarding pass upon arrival to the Philippine Immigration officials.

From the period November 16 to 30, 2021, only Faroe Islands and The Netherlands respectively are included in the list of 'Red List' countries.

To be clear: Returning Filipinos who originate from a green or yellow listed country but only transit via Amsterdam airport (airport layover, no entry into the Netherlands) will be accepted for travel to the Philippines. This includes Filipinos flying via Amsterdam and Japan with final leg on a PAL Japan-Manila flight.  

We will continue to monitor and comply with any new updates from the IATF and immigration authorities in the coming days.

We are pleased to announce that we will increase our flight frequencies between Manila and Iloilo from daily to nine (9) times a week starting November 25, 2021.

Effective November 25 (Thursday), the flight schedule to Iloilo will be as follows:

  Iloilo bound passengers are no longer required to present a negative RT-PCR est result, provided that they are fully-vaccinated. 

Please note that these requirements may change at short notice. We encourage you to periodically check the website of your arrival point or contact us at [email protected] during 24/7

We would like to inform that travelers arriving in the Philippines now have the option to present upon arrival the negative result of either:

• A laboratory-based or clinic-based Antigen test taken within 24 hours prior to flight departure from the country of origin;  or
• An RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to flight departure from the country of origin.

This is to comply with new health requirements announced by the Philippine Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) as part of an overall  relaxation of travel protocols in relation to Covid-19. 

Prior to this latest IATF rule, passengers entering the Philippines were required to present a negative RT-PCR test at the minimum.

Fully-vaccinated individuals who comply with mandatory requirements (proof of vaccination/negative Covid-19 test results) are no longer required to observe mandatory facility-based quarantine, but must self-monitor for any signs or symptoms for seven (7) days.

The Philippine government for facilitating the use of Cebu, Davao, Subic and other airports to help more OFWs and other overseas Filipinos fly home in time for the holidays. We likewise welcomed the increase in Manila arrivals to four thousand passengers per day shared among various airlines.

The opening of more Philippine gateways and increases in arrival limits for Manila will enable Philippine Airlines to add more international flights starting this month and leading up to the peak holiday season.

While Manila remains to be PAL's main arrival hub, the airline will be rerouting certain flights as needed.   Some of the planned flights rerouted to alternative gateways in November 2021 and beyond:

The flag carrier is likewise increasing flights to Manila from Los Angeles, New York, Guam, Singapore, Doha, Taipei, Sydney and Melbourne. FlyPhilippineAirlines TEAM

Effective November 8, 2021, the U.S. government will require non-U.S. citizens who are not immigrants to be fully-vaccinated, and show proof of vaccination status, to be able to enter the United States.

This does not apply to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. lawful permanent residents and immigrants. For information on travel requirements for U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. lawful permanent residents and immigrants, please refer to

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel-during-covid19.html .

One is considered fully-vaccinated for COVID-19:

• 14 days after his or her dose of an accepted single-dose COVID-19 vaccine;
• 14 days after his or her second dose of an accepted 2-dose series COVID-19 vaccine;
• 14 days after he or she received the full series of an “active” (not placebo) COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S.-based AstraZeneca or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trials; or
• 14 days after he or she received 2 doses of any “mix-and-match” combination of accepted COVID-19 vaccines administered at least 17 days apart*

*The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has not recommended use of mix-and-match combinations, but will accept them for the purpose of interpreting vaccination records for entry into the U.S. because such combinations are adopted by many countries: 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html#covid-vaccines .

If you do not meet the above requirements, you are NOT considered fully-vaccinated and you will not be allowed to board a flight to the United States, unless you meet exemption criteria under the latest CDC regulations. Such exceptions include:

• Persons on diplomatic or official foreign government travel
• Children under 18 years of age
• Persons with documented medical contraindications to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine
• Participants in certain COVID-19 vaccine trials
• Persons issued a humanitarian or emergency exception
• Persons with valid visas [excluding B-1 (business) or B-2 (tourism) visas] who are citizens of a foreign country with limited COVID-19 vaccine availability
• Members of the U.S. Armed Forces or their spouses or children (under 18 years of age)
• Sea crew members traveling with to a C-1 and D nonimmigrant visa
• Persons whose entry would be in the national interest, as determined by the U.S. Secretary of State, Secretary of Transportation, or Secretary of Homeland Security (or their designees)

If you travel by air to the United States under one of these exceptions, you must attest that you are exempted from the requirement to present proof of vaccination:

• You will be tested with a COVID-19 viral test 3 to 5 days after arrival in the United States, unless you have documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days;
• You will self-quarantine for 7 days, even if the test result to the post-arrival viral test is negative, unless you have documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days; and

A parent or an authorized person should attest on behalf of a passenger who is under 18 years old or any passenger who is unable to sign their own attestation (e.g., because they are too young, or because of physical or mental impairment). Visit  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/noncitizens-US-air-travel.html  for more details.

All types of COVID-19 Vaccination proof must show the full name of the passenger (as shown in passport), the name of official source issuing the record (public health agency, government agency, other authorized vaccine provider), the vaccine brand and the dates of inoculation.

The following COVID-19 Vaccination proof are acceptable:

• Verifiable records (digital or paper):  Vaccination certificate with QR code*, digital pass via Smartphone application with QR code* (e.g., United Kingdom National Health Service COVID Pass, European Union Digital COVID Certificate);
• Non-verifiable paper records : Printout of COVID-19 vaccination record or a COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued at national or subnational level or by an authorized vaccine provider (e.g., the CDC vaccination card); and
• Non-verifiable digital records : Digital photos of vaccination card or record, downloaded vaccine record or vaccination certificate from official source (e.g., public health agency, government agency, or other authorized vaccine provider), or a mobile phone application without QR code*.

*The QR code in a verifiable vaccination record must link to information confirming the credential was generated from an immunization record in an official database and is protected from tampering.

For more information, please contact us at [email protected] during 24/7

In response to the COVID-19 situation, from 17 March 2020, the health authorities of the following countries have added strict new requirements for entry of travelers:

Please regularly update new information on our website.

To meet the urgent needs of the public and the government, Philippine Airlines has continued to operate a number of international flights from March 19, 2020. The list is as follows:

Dear our valuable passengers,

According to the regulations of the respective health authority, from March 16, 2020, all passengers of all nationalities (including citizens and permanent residents of Australians and New Zealanders) must comply with precautionary self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Australia and/or New Zealand.

• Upon arrival in Australia, passengers are required to self-isolate for up to 14 days in Australia (even if their flight is less than 14 days) and may be required to complete a health fact sheet confirming that they understand the requirement and their responsibilities. Passengers with existing domestic transfer bookings (connecting flights to other Australian destinations beyond the gateway airport) or arrangements may complete their domestic transfer and commence their precautionary self-isolation period of up to 14 days at their final destination.  
• All passengers of all nationalities arriving in New Zealand must be self-isolated for 14 days upon arrival. An enhanced health screening at the border (airport immigrations) on arrival is applied. This ruling is in effect until March 31, 2020, but may be extended by the NZ authorities beyond this date if they see fit.

From 16 MAR to 18 MAR, Philippine Airlines will cancel flights as following:

Passengers who have booked tickets from our website are affected by one of the above flights, please contact us through 24/7 supporting email: [email protected]  early for instructions on reroute/rebook or refund.

We wish you sympathize for the inconvenience.

During period MAR 15 to APR 18, only domestic flights are affected by the imposed quarantine restrictions while the intenational flights to and from Manila (MNL-NAIA) will continue to be operated.

• For passengers heading outside Manila, Point-to-Point (P2P) buses are operating between the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA T3) and Clark International Airport (CRK). This will be a direct airport to airport service only (no stops within Metro Manila will be allowed).
• Arriving passengers at NAIA T1 who are connecting to a PAL international flight out of T2 shall go through a Security Check at T1 and, once cleared, proceed to the designated airside bus gates where an airport shuttle bus shall take them to T2.  Once there, they shall proceed to the Transfer Desk and then to the departure gates for their onward international flight. (The process is similar for a connection from T2 to T1.)
• Arriving international passengers who are not residents of Metro Manila may exit the Metro Manila area to go to their homes outside the metro region, provided that they present, at the Metro Manila border checkpoints, identification cards and proof of international travel and arrival.
• If you are departing on an international flight from NAIA at nighttime, you should arrive NAIA terminal no later than 8PM to avoid inconvenience and any questioning at checkpoints

Travelers from outside Metro Manila may enter the Metro Manila area to take international flights departing from Manila (NAIA) to overseas countries, but will be required to present proof of their CONFIRMED flight itinerary at the Metro Manila border entry checkpoint, showing that their departure is within 12 hours of entry.

Facing the complicated situation of Covid 19, Philippine Airlines was forced to cancel the following additional flights:

Passengers who have booked tickets from our website are affected by one of the above flights, please contact us through 24/7 supporting email: [email protected]  early for instructions on reroute / rebook or refund.

In order to restrict the spread of Covid 19 under the directive of the Philippine government, Philippine Airlines was forced to cancel domestic flights to and from Manilla while international and other domestic flights were operated.

For Manila domestic flights:

• Domestic flights to and from Manila will be canceled from March 15 to March 21, 2020. Notifications of the status of these flights will be announced by us from March 21 to April 14.
• Certain flights between Manila and Cebu, between Manila and Davao will be upgraded on March 13 and 14 to meet increased passengers demand.
• Some flights in the following sectors will also be further exploited on March 14: 
• PR 4139 Manila - Tagbilaran
• PR 4140 Tagbilaran - Manila
• PR 4133 Manila - Tacloban
• PR 4134 Tacloban - Manila
• PR 5039 Manila - Iloilo
• PR 5040 Iloilo - Manila
• PR 5035 Manila - Zamboanga
• PR 5036 Zamboanga - Manila
• PR 5033 Manila - Bacolod
• PR 5034 Bacolod - Manila

Domestic flights to/from other hubs:

• Domestic flights between other points and other inland hubs in the Philippines are maintained.
• The schedule adjustments in the near future will be announced regularly on our website.

International flights:

• Flights to / from mainland China, Hong Kong, Doha and Macau are still suspended and flights to Taipei are still reduced.
• Flights to and from Dammam and Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as followings will be canceled from 15 Mar to 21 Mar:
• PR682 Manila - Dammam
• PR683 Dammam - Manila
• PR654 Manila - Riyadh
• PR655 Riyadh – Manila

Important note for Manila international passengers:

• Departing passenger : Passengers are required to present proof of their CONFIRMED flight journey at Metro Manila border entry checkpoint, showing that their departure is within 12 hours of entry.
• Arriving passenger : For the period 15 March to 14 April, all passengers arriving in Manila will be advised to stay within the boundaries of Metro Manila to comply with the community quarantine regulations.

Passengers who have booked tickets through our website belongs to above canceled routes please contact us through 24/7 supporting email: [email protected] early for rebook/reroute and detailed instructions.

Passengers should also regularly visit our website to get the latest information.

Based on the regulations of the Vietnam Civil Aviation Administration on the use of masks on aircraft and at airports, we would like to inform customers of the following regulations when arriving to / departing from Vietnam:

- Passengers are required to equip with a mask and use a mask during the flight

- Passengers who do not equip themselves with masks before boarding for all domestic and international flights departing from Vietnam will be denied transportation.

This regulation will take effect from 00:00 on March 15, 2020.

We hope passengers comply with these requests.

In order to best support customers in period of Corona pandemic situation, Philippine Airlines would like to announce the refund and redemption policy as follows:

•  In case the Airlines changes flight time within 24 hours, customers will be able to change flight for free (depending on the ticket status of the flight);
•  In case the Airlines cancels the flight, the passengers are refund full ticket price for the canceled flight;
•  In case the Airlines changes flight time after 24 hours, customers refund full ticket price for the changed flight.

Customers please regularly update the information on our website and contact us through 24/7 supporting email: [email protected]  early to get change/refund tickets promptly.

Note: Refund and redemption only apply to customers who book tickets on our website.

Concerned about the development of the Covid 19 epidemic, Philippines airlines were forced to cancel all flights to / from Doha from 9 to 15 March 2020 according to the recent travel ban by the Qatar government on the entry of passengers from 14 countries -  including the Philippines.

Canceled flights include PR 684/685 Manila - Doha - Manila (Mon / Wed / Thur / Fri / Sun)

Passengers who have booked tickets via our website and included in the above flight please contact us via 24/7 supporting email: [email protected]  to request for rebooking / rerouting or refunding of your confirmed ticket on or before March 28, 2020. You may choose a new travel date that falls on or before June 30, 2020.

We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Good news for our customers!!!!

On the occasion of the Philippine airlines's establishment anniversary, we would like to offer the most preferential fares ever for Hanoi - Manila direct flights with a frequency of 4 flights / week and fares only from USD 80 (excluding taxes and fees).

Note: The promotion is only applied for tickets booked from March 1 to March 15, 2020 and departure period from April 1 to December 10, 2020.

Please visit our website https://flyphilippineairlines.com  to book quickly and receive preferential fares

24/7 supporting email: [email protected]

Due to the complicated development of the Covid-19 epidemic in South Korea, Philippine Airlines was forced to cancel flights to/from South Korea in March 2020 to protect public health and safety.

The list of canceled flights is as follows:

Some flights from / to Seoul and Busan still serve passengers as follows:

Passengers have confirmed tickets belonging to canceled flights in the above list and booked your ticket through our website:  https://flyphilippineairlines.com kindly contact us for rebooking/rerouting or refunding and further support.

We are unable to provide you the correct resuming time during this period, so you're recommended to contact us regularly for any changes.

Sincerely sorry for the inconvenience.

Dear our valuable passenger,

To avoid the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the health and safety of passengers, starting January 15, 2020, Philippines airline require passengers to follow strict new requirements at check-in counter at the airport:

• From February 16, 2020, self-printed/digital boarding passes will not be available at the airport for international and domestic flights. Passengers using self-service check-in facility with or without baggage must provide printed/digital copy of their Confirmation Document; their valid government issued ID and passport with applicable visas (for international flights) at Airport Check-in Counter to get their boarding pass.
• Besides, passengers must also complete a health locator form to submit to Cabin Crew during the flight for domestic flights and to the boarding gate agent for international flights.

As these additional requirements, passengers are encouraged to arrive at the airport at least 4 hours before departure time.

For more details about these requirements, please visit our website https://flyphilippineairlines.com  or contact us through our 24/7 supporting email: [email protected]

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Exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines overall due to the threat of terrorism and violent crime.

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Exercise a high degree of caution  in the Philippines overall.

Exercise a high degree of caution  in the Philippines overall due to the threat of terrorism and violent crime.

See Safety .

Do not travel to:

• central and western Mindanao, including the Zamboanga Peninsula;
• the Sulu Archipelago; and
• the southern Sulu Sea area

due to the very high threat of terrorism and kidnapping.

Reconsider your need to travel to eastern Mindanao (excluding Camiguin, Dinagat and Siargao Islands).

Reconsider your need to travel to eastern Mindanao (excluding Camiguin, Dinagat and Siargao Islands), due to political violence and the threat of terrorism.

• Terrorist attacks could occur anywhere in the Philippines. Possible targets include aviation and airports, public transport, hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, major events, places of worship and tourist areas. Be alert to possible threats. On 3 December 2023 there was a terrorist attack in Marawi City resulting in four dead and many injured, leading to heightened security arrangements in Mindanao and elsewhere, including Manila. 
• Kidnappings occur in the Philippines and kidnappers may target popular tourist areas. The threat of kidnapping and piracy in the southern Philippines is high, especially in the area of the Sulu Archipelago. If you travel to the southern Philippines despite our advice, get professional security advice. Ensure your accommodation has proper security measures. Don't travel by boat.
• Protests can turn violent. It's illegal to take part in political rallies if you're not Filipino. Avoid large public gatherings.
• Violent and other serious crime is common. Many crimes involve guns. Gangs often drug tourists before robbing or assaulting them. Pickpocketing, bag snatching, and scams are common. Don't leave food or drinks unattended. Avoid using public transport. Be careful in crowded shopping malls and other public places. Only use ATMs in secure locations.
• Typhoons, tropical storms, flooding, landslides, earthquakes and tsunamis are common. These events may disrupt essential services. Know your accommodation's evacuation plan.

Full travel advice:  Safety

• Medical facilities are generally adequate in major cities. Medical facilities are limited outside cities. 
• Malaria and dengue are common, especially in many provincial areas. Other insect-borne diseases include Japanese encephalitis and filariasis. Consider taking anti-malarial medication. 
• Foodborne, waterborne and other infectious diseases include cholera, typhoid and hepatitis. Drink only boiled or bottled water. Avoid raw or undercooked food. Don't swim in lakes or rivers.
• HIV/AIDS is a risk. Take precautions if you engage in high-risk activities.

Full travel advice:  Health

• If you're accused of a crime, authorities may not let you leave the Philippines until investigations and legal proceedings are finished. These can take a long time, sometimes years.
• Don't use or carry illegal drugs. Penalties are severe and police are strictly enforcing drug laws. Mandatory sentences are common for possessing small amounts of drugs and may include life imprisonment. 
• The Philippines has strong laws against child sex crimes and human trafficking. Sentences can include life imprisonment. You can also be charged under Australian law for child sex crimes committed overseas.
• Local laws don't protect LGBTI rights. Consider avoiding public displays of affection.

Full travel advice:  Local laws

• You can enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of 30 days or less, provided that you meet all of the requirements and certain  conditions . Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. You should contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the Philippines for the latest details.
• You must register your travel to and from the Philippines on the  eTravel Card  online portal in order to receive a QR code to use for arrival and departure formalities.
• Airlines and countries you transit throug https://etravel.gov.ph/h may have different requirements. Check and fully understand the requirements of the airline you're travelling with. Also check the requirements of any country you're transiting through. Transit passengers should ensure they meet all  entry requirements  for the Philippines. Flight cancellations or delays have resulted in transit passengers who do not meet arrival requirements having to remain inside the airport, sometimes for many days.
• Airside transfer is not permitted between Terminal 3, and Terminal 1 or 2 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). All travellers transiting to or from Terminal 3 must pass through Immigration and meet all Philippine arrival requirements.

Failure to meet entry requirements may result in you being denied entry to the Philippines and detained until the next available flight to your port of departure or Australia, at your own expense.

Full travel advice:  Travel

Local contacts

• The  Consular Services Charter  details what the Australian Government can and can't do to help you overseas.
• For consular help, contact the Australian Embassy in Manila . 
• To stay up to date with local information, follow the Embassy’s social media accounts

Full travel advice:  Local contacts

Full advice

Terrorist attacks, including bombings, are possible anytime, anywhere in the Philippines, including Manila. 

The Philippine media occasionally reports that terrorists may be planning attacks.

Possible targets for future attacks include places travellers and expats visit, such as:

• aviation and airports
• transport hubs and the metro system
• hotels, shopping malls, clubs, restaurants, bars and markets
• places of worship
• outdoor recreation events
• other tourist areas

Mindanao and the southern Philippines

These areas have a high threat of:

• terrorist attacks
• violent crime
• violent clashes between armed groups

We continue to advise do not travel to central or western Mindanao. If despite our advice you visit these areas:

• get professional security advice
• have effective personal security measures in place

If you get into trouble, the Australian Government may be unable to help. In most cases, our ability to provide consular assistance in do not travel locations is extremely limited.

Any travel by Australian officials to do not travel locations is subject to high-level approval and is based on a rigorous risk assessment.

Terror attacks

Terror attacks include:

• On 3 December 2023 there was a terrorist attack in Marawi City resulting in four dead and many injured, leading to heightened security arrangements in Mindanao and elsewhere, including Manila. 
• On 24 August 2020, a dual bomb attack in Jolo, Sulu killed 14 people and injured 75.
• On 7 September 2019, a bomb blast in a public market in Sultan Kudarat, Mindanao injured 7 people.
• On 28 June 2019, several soldiers and civilians were killed in a suicide bombing at the entrance to a military base at Indanan in Sulu, Mindanao.
• On 30 January 2019, a grenade attack at the Mahardika mosque in Zamboanga City, Mindanao killed 2 people and injured others.
• On 27 January 2019, a bomb attack at the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo, Sulu, Mindanao, killed more than 27 people and injured many more.

Terrorism is a threat worldwide.

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Kidnapping occurs across the world with political, ideological, and criminal motives. Foreigners, including Australians, have been kidnapped overseas whilst travelling. Kidnaps can happen anywhere, anytime, including in destinations that are typically at lower risk.  

Kidnapping can happen anywhere in the Philippines, including in metropolitan Manila. Kidnapping can be business, criminal or terrorism-related, and foreign nationals are affected. Kidnappings occur in rural, urban and coastal areas. Criminal kidnappers tend to target individuals perceived as wealthy. The threat is highest in central and western Mindanao, especially: 

• along the Zamboanga Peninsula 
• in the Sulu Archipelago 
• off the coast of Sabah, Malaysia 

Locals, expatriates and foreigners, including Australians, have been kidnapped in central and western Mindanao and in eastern Malaysia. Kidnappers sometimes hold victims for a long time, even for years, before releasing them. They sometimes kill their captives. 

The threat of piracy in the southern Philippines is high, especially in the Sulu Archipelago. 

If, despite our advice, you travel to an area with a high risk of kidnapping, our ability to provide consular assistance in these destinations will be limited.  

To reduce the risk of kidnapping:  

• always be alert to your personal security and surroundings  
• get professional security advice for travel in locations with a heightened kidnap risk  
• check your accommodation has appropriate security measures  
• avoid isolated locations, particularly when travelling alone  
• notify family or friends of planned travel, and share your location   
• avoid talking about your money or business affairs  
• use ATMs in public places and during daylight hours  
• avoid giving personal details to strangers online or over the phone  

The Australian Government's longstanding policy is that it doesn't make payments or concessions to kidnappers. Ransom payments to kidnappers have funded further terrorist attacks and criminal activity. Paying a ransom to terrorist groups will likely break Australian counter-terrorism financing laws.

• Travelling by boat

Civil unrest and political tension

Avoid all protests, demonstrations, or rallies, and monitor local media for updated information. See our general information on staying safe in case of  demonstrations . 

Public protests and events that draw large groups of people are not uncommon and can gather quickly. Sometimes they can turn violent.

It's illegal to take part in political rallies if you're not Filipino. Authorities may deport Australians or cancel their visas for being involved.

Armed clashes occur between security forces and militants, throughout the country but especially in central and western Mindanao.

The armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), the New People’s Army (CPP-NPA), operates throughout the Philippines. They are often involved in attacks targeting Philippine security forces.

In central and western Mindanao, armed clashes between rival clans and other armed groups are common, often resulting in deaths.

If you see a confrontation between police and criminals or between rival groups, leave the area straight away.

• Demonstrations and civil unrest

Violent crime

Violent crime is a serious problem in the Philippines.

Gun ownership is widespread and poorly regulated. This adds to the high rate of violent crime.

Gunfights between police and criminals have occurred in the past, including in tourist areas in Manila. People, including bystanders, have been killed or injured in such incidents.

Terrorist groups are sometimes involved in violent criminal activities in rural areas. They target business interests, including mining projects, for extortion. 

Several Australians have died after property disputes turned violent.

There have been instances where armed criminals have robbed and killed or injured people on:

Avoid travel on these forms of transport.

Gangs are active in Manila, and provincial resort towns. 

Gangs can drug, rob or assault tourists.

Drink spiking can occur, including in areas frequented by foreigners in Metro Manila. To reduce the risk of drink spiking:

• never accept food or drinks from strangers or leave drinks unattended
• if you aren't sure if a drink is safe, leave it
• stay with people you trust in bars, nightclubs and taxis

Petty crime and scams

Pickpocketing and bag snatching are common, including in Manila. Be careful in crowded shopping malls, bars and nightclubs, and other public places.

Scams , including those involving property ownership, business ventures, credit cards and ATMs, are common. You should seek legal advice before committing to any major financial decision.

Online relationship and friendship  scams  are common. In the past, victims, which have included Australians, have been blackmailed or found themselves facing legal action.

• Be cautious of anyone you meet online from overseas.
• Learn the signs of a relationship scam. Know what to watch for.
• Never send money.
• If you've already given them money, don't go overseas to try to get it back.
• Always confirm their identity (including their age), before going overseas to meet them.

Learn more about internet  friendship, dating and marriage scams  on ScamWatch. 

To protect yourself from scams:

• undertake due diligence when entering into business ventures
• only use ATMs in secure locations such as banks, shops and shopping centres
• always keep your debit and credit cards in sight

To protect yourself from crime:

• always keep your personal belongings close, especially in crowded areas
• monitor local sources for information about new security risks

Cyber security

You may be at risk of cyber-based threats during overseas travel to any country. Digital identity theft is a growing concern. Your devices and personal data can be compromised, especially if you’re connecting to Wi-Fi, using or connecting to shared or public computers, or to Bluetooth.

Social media can also be risky in destinations where there are social or political tensions, or laws that may seem unreasonable by Australian standards. Travellers have been arrested for things they have said on social media. Don't comment on local or political events on your social media.

• Cyber security when travelling overseas

Swimming safety

Swimming off coastal areas is risky.

Severe currents and rips are common in coastal areas. Many travellers have drowned, including at popular resorts.

Lifeguards are rarely available.

A red flag means you shouldn't enter the water.

If you plan on swimming:

• take extra care when swimming off coastal areas
• never swim after dark or after consuming alcohol
• don't swim where there are red flags
• get local advice before swimming

Tours and adventure activities

Transport and tour operators don't always follow safety and maintenance standards. This includes for adventure activities such as diving.

If you plan to do an  adventure activity :

• check if your travel insurance policy covers it
• ask about and insist on minimum safety requirements
• always use available safety gear, such as life jackets or seatbelts

If proper safety equipment isn't available, use another provider.

Climate and natural disasters

The Philippines experiences frequent natural disasters  and  severe weather , including:

• Volcanic eruptions
• Earthquakes

To protect yourself during a natural disaster:

• secure your passport in a safe, waterproof place
• monitor news and other weather information sources such as the  Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
• take official warnings seriously and follow the advice of local authorities
• have a plan of what to do
• keep in touch with friends and family

Identify local sources of support and advice that can help you after a natural disaster.

If you're visiting after a natural disaster, contact your tour operator to check if services are affected.

Typhoons usually occur between late May and December and cause significant damage and disruption. 

The direction and strength of typhoons can change with little warning.

Typhoons may disrupt communications, including phones and internet. Transportation may also be disrupted.

Heavy rain associated with typhoons may cause localised flooding.

If you're travelling during typhoon season:

• know your accommodation's evacuation plans
• identify your local shelter
• check the latest typhoon information at the  Joint Typhoon Warning Centre

If there's a typhoon:

• adequate shelter may not be available
• flights and ferries could be delayed or suspended, and travel could be unsafe
• available flights and ferries may fill quickly
• ports could be affected

Contact your airline for the latest flight information.

• National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC)
• Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

Earthquakes and volcanoes

The Philippines is located on the Ring of Fire.  Earthquakes  and volcanic eruptions are common. Following an earthquake or volcanic eruption, there may be disruptions to essential services. 

• On 27 July 2022, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Abra, Northern Luzon, resulting in landslides and damage to infrastructure. The earthquake was felt in Manila. 
• On 12 August 2021, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit in Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental.
• On 24 July 2021, a 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit at an intermediate depth of 130km beneath the epicentre near Balayan, Luzon.
• On 7 February 2021 a 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred 6km southeast of Magsaysay, Davao Del Sur at an intensity of 5 (strong) in Kidapawan City causing injuries and damage to the area.
• On 22 January 2021, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental.
• On 25 December 2020, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred offshore near Batangas in central Luzon. This earthquake was felt in Manila.
• In April 2019 a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the northern Luzon region. It damaged infrastructure and disrupted essential services, including transport. This earthquake was felt in Manila.

Monitor media reports and follow the advice of the local authorities.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has set up permanent danger zones (PDZ) around the summits of several volcanoes:

• Mayon volcano in Albay Province has a 6km PDZ
• Bulusan volcano in Bicol Province has a 4km PDZ
• the entire volcanic island of Taal is a PDZ

Avoid areas around all of these volcanoes.

On 12 January 2020, Taal Volcano, in the southern Luzon province of Batangas, erupted. Residents within 14 km were advised to evacuate, and ash clouds travelling over Manila affected both international and domestic flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

On 26 and 27 March 2022, Taal Volcano erupted again, resulting in a temporary increase to the alert level and evacuation of a number of surrounding communities.

Volcanic activity may increase with little or no notice. It may disrupt flights in the region. Individual airlines make their own decisions about flight operations. Contact your airline or tour operator for up-to-date information.

If there is major volcanic activity, monitor warnings from the  Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) .

Large and destructive tsunamis can happen.

If there's a tsunami warning:

• check the US  Tsunami Warning Centre  website regularly
• follow the advice of local authorities

Move to high ground straight away if:

• you feel a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand up
• you feel a weak, rolling earthquake that lasts a minute or more
• you see a sudden rise or fall in sea level
• you hear loud and unusual noises from the sea

Don't wait for official warnings. Once on high ground, monitor local media and weather services.

Travel insurance

Get comprehensive  travel insurance  before you travel.

Your policy needs to cover all overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation. 

If you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. This applies to everyone, no matter how healthy and fit you are.

The Australian Government won't pay for your medical expenses overseas or medical evacuation costs. This can be very expensive and if you're not insured, you may have to pay many thousands of dollars up-front.

• what activities and care your policy covers
• that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away

If you travel to central and western Mindanao despite our advice, you'll probably need a specialised insurance policy that covers travel to high-risk destinations. Most Australian policies won't cover you for travel to these areas.

Physical and mental health

Consider your physical and mental health before you travel, especially if you have an existing medical condition. 

See your doctor or travel clinic to:

• have a basic health check-up
• ask if your travel plans may affect your health
• plan any vaccinations you need

Do this at least 8 weeks before you leave.

If you have immediate concerns for your welfare or the welfare of someone you know, call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or contact your  nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate  to discuss counselling hotlines and services available in your location.

If you need to speak to counselling services in the Philippines, contact the following:

• In Touch  (Crisis Line # +63 2 8893 7603 | +63 917 800 1123 | +63 922 893 8944)
• National Centre for Mental Health  (NCMH) (Crisis Hotline +63 917 899 8272 | +63917 898 8272)

You can also contact the Australian Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305. 

• General health advice
• Healthy holiday tips  (Healthdirect Australia)

Not all medication available over the counter or by prescription in Australia is available in other countries. Some may even be considered illegal or a controlled substance, even if prescribed by an Australian doctor.

If you plan to bring medication, check if it's legal in the Philippines. Take enough legal medicine for your trip.

Carry a copy of your prescription or a letter from your doctor stating:

• what the medication is
• your required dosage
• that it's for personal use

Health risks

Rabies  is a risk throughout the Philippines, including in Manila.

To protect yourself from rabies:

• avoid direct contact with dogs
• don't feed or pat animals
• avoid contact with other animals, including bats.

Talk to your doctor about getting a pre-exposure rabies vaccination if you're planning to:

• stay in the Philippines for a long time
• work with animals.

If bitten or scratched by an animal:

• immediately use soap and water to wash the wound thoroughly
• seek urgent medical attention.

There have been recent  measles  outbreaks throughout the Philippines, including Manila.

In 2019, the Philippines reported more than 47,000 cases of measles and over 630 deaths. The Philippines Department of Health advised the outbreak was under control in April 2019; however, the outbreak declaration has not lifted.

Get vaccinated against measles.

• Philippines Department of Health
• Australian Department of Health and Aged Care

Polio is an infectious disease that can spread rapidly and mainly affects young children. It can cause muscle weakness, paralysis and, on rare occasions, it can be fatal. Make sure you're vaccinated against polio.

On 19 September 2019, the Philippines Department of Health reported a polio outbreak. This was declared to have ended in June 2021.

• Department of Health and Aged Care
• World Health Organization

Insect-borne illnesses

Malaria ,  dengue , Japanese encephalitis , filariasis , and other insect-borne illnesses are increasing in Manila and neighbouring provinces. 

These illnesses are more common during the rainy season between May and December.

Get vaccinated against Japanese encephalitis before you travel.

There's no vaccination or specific treatment available for dengue or  Zika virus .

If you're pregnant, the Australian Department of Health recommends that you:

• discuss travel plans with your doctor
• consider deferring non-essential travel to affected areas

To protect yourself from disease:

• make sure your accommodation is insect-proof
• use insect repellent
• wear long, loose, light-coloured clothing
• consider taking medicine to prevent malaria
• Infectious diseases
• Dengue Fact Sheet - WHO

HIV/AIDS  is a risk for travellers.

Take precautions if you engage in activities that expose you to risk of infection.

Condoms may be difficult to find outside Manila.

Other health risks

Waterborne, foodborne, parasitic and other infectious diseases are common, including:

• Tuberculosis
• Meningitis  

Serious outbreaks can occur.

Lakes and rivers can contain waterborne diseases, such as:

• Bilharzia (schistosomiasis)
• Leptospirosis

Risks are highest after flooding and continue after floods recede.

Swimmers in coastal resort areas have also reported illness from pollution.

To reduce your risk of illness:

• drink boiled water or water from bottles with sealed lids
• avoid ice cubes
• avoid uncooked and undercooked food, such as salads
• don't swim in fresh water sources
• always check with local authorities before swimming in waters

Get medical advice if you suspect food poisoning or have a fever or diarrhoea.

Fish poisoning

Ciguatera fish poisoning  from eating reef fish can be a hazard.

• Ciguatera poisoning information  (NSW Food Authority)

Bird flu (avian influenza)

Avian influenza  occurs in farm birds.

To protect yourself from avian influenza:

• stay away from live poultry
• don't visit live bird and animal markets, including 'wet' markets and poultry farms

When preparing food, handle poultry properly. Make sure you thoroughly cook all parts of the poultry.

Medical care

Medical facilities.

Major private hospitals, particularly in Metro Manila, are well-equipped and internationally accredited. Medical facilities in rural/regional areas may have limited services and facilities, including in some popular tourist destinations.  

Most hospitals need up-front payment or guarantee of payment before they'll treat you. Treatment can be expensive.

Hospitals may cease treatment if ongoing bills are not settled. You should ensure you understand what your Philippine health fund or travel insurance provider will and will not cover.

Decompression chambers are available in:

• Bacolod, Negros Occidental
• Batangas City
• Cavite City
• Cebu City, Cebu
• Coron, Palawan
• Davao City, Davao
• Makati City
• Manadaue City, Cebu
• Quezon City
• Panglao, Bohol
• Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
• Puerto Princesca City, Palawan
• Tacloban City, Leyte

It is common for decompression chambers not to be working.

If you become seriously ill or injured, you may need to be evacuated. Medical evacuation can be very expensive.

For a list of hospitals in the Philippines visit the Philippine Department of Health website.

You'll be subject to all local laws and penalties, including those that may appear harsh by Australian standards. Research local laws before travelling.

If you're arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you under our  Consular Services Charter . But we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.

If you're accused of a crime, authorities may not let you leave the Philippines until investigations and legal proceedings are finished.

The justice process can take a long time. Some court cases take years and you may be held in detention for a long time before your trial is finalised.

Australians accused of crimes have experienced financial and other difficulties while waiting for their cases to finish.

Penalties for drug offences are severe. They include long jail terms, including life imprisonment, for even small amounts.

A major clampdown on drugs - the war on drugs - has been underway since 2016. There are mandatory jail sentences for possessing even small amounts of illicit drugs. Thousands have been arrested and a large number of people have been killed in drug-related violence.

• Carrying or using drugs

The Philippines also has strong laws against  child sex crimes  and human trafficking. Authorities have arrested and prosecuted a number of foreigners, including Australians, for these offences. Sentences can include life imprisonment.

It's illegal to take photos of official buildings for publication.

Australian laws

Some Australian criminal laws still apply when you're overseas. If you break these laws, you may face prosecution in Australia.

• Staying within the law

Local customs

Local laws don't protect LGBTI rights.

Locals generally tolerate the LGBTI community. However, open displays of affection between same-sex partners may offend. 

• Advice for LGBTI travellers

Dual citizenship

The Philippines recognises dual nationality.

Always travel on your  Australian passport .

• Dual nationals

Visas and border measures

Every country or territory decides who can enter or leave through its borders. For specific information about the evidence you'll need to enter a foreign destination, check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering. 

You are permitted to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of 30 days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements.

See the following links for the latest information:

• Philippine Embassy in Australia website 
• Philippines Bureau of Immigration website
• Philippines Office of Consular Affairs website
• Philippines Tourism

Ensure you keep your visa up to date.  Failure to do so may result in you being:

• fined or arrested
• detained in immigration detention
• deported back to Australia at your cost
• blacklisted from future travel to the Philippines

Detention conditions in the Philippines do not compare with Australian standards, and deportation processes can be lengthy. 

You can apply to extend your tourist visa (visa waiver) through the Philippines Bureau of Immigration  and pay the appropriate fees.

Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. Get further details about visas, currency, customs and quarantine rules from:

• the nearest  embassy or consulate of the Philippines
• the Philippines Bureau of Immigration website

Border measures

Australians are permitted to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of 30 days or less provided that you meet all of the  requirements .

Your passport must be valid for at least six months, and you must have onward/return tickets for no later than 30 days from your arrival in the Philippines.

You must register at the  eTravel  online portal and complete the electronic health declaration checklist in order to receive a QR code for validation by the Bureau of Quarantine.

Children under 15 years of age may need a Waiver of Exclusion Ground if they're:

• not accompanied by a parent
• coming to meet a parent or parents in the Philippines

You should declare any:

• local cash of more than PHP50,000 to Bureau of Customs officers at the airport when you arrive or leave
• amounts of more than $US10,000 or of the same value in a different foreign currency
• this covers all forms of currency, not only cash.

Confirm requirements through your travel provider or nearest Philippine Embassy.

Check and fully understand the requirements of the airline you're travelling with, as their requirements may be different.

Failure to meet entry requirements may result in you being denied entry to the Philippines and detained until the next available flight to your port of departure or to Australia. This will be at your own expense.

Departure from the Philippines

You must register your departure from the Philippines on the  eTravel  online portal within 72 hours (but not less than 3 hours) before your scheduled departure.

Airlines and transiting country protocols may differ. It's important that you check and fully understand the requirements of the airline you are travelling with. You should also check requirements for the country you are transiting through.

You must have current visas and exit paperwork to depart. You may need an Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) from the Philippines Bureau of Immigration before you leave the Philippines if you have stayed in the Philippines for more than six months. You'll need to visit an immigration office in person to undertake biometrics. Allow enough time to complete the process at immigration office. For more information visit the  Philippines Bureau of Immigration .

Children born in the Philippines who are leaving the country for the first time on a foreign passport will need an ECC.

You must pay any outstanding visa fees or fines or risk not being able to depart the country. You may be detained by the Philippine Government and subject to a lengthy deportation process.

You must have no outstanding legal issues or court cases. You need to contact the relevant court or the Bureau of Immigration to confirm that you do not have any travel restrictions (Hold Departure Order; Watchlist and Blacklist).

Check the  Philippines Bureau of Immigration  website for more detailed information or make an appointment to settle your visa issues.

Depending on your Philippine visa type (such as those issued by the Philippine Department of Justice (DoJ), the Philippine Board of Investments (BoI), the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) or the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)), you may need to obtain a Travel Pass from the Department that issued your visa in order to leave the Philippines. If you hold an ECC issued by the  Bureau of Immigration  you may be exempt from this requirement.

If you're leaving the Philippines from Mactan-Cebu or Clark International Airports, you need to pay a departure tax.

If transiting through a third country, ensure you have completed any forms to transit that country. Ensure you have six months validity on your passport.

Transiting through the Philippines

All passengers transiting through the Philippines should ensure they meet all Philippine  arrival requirements . Flight cancellations or delays have resulted in transit passengers who do not meet arrival requirements, having to remain inside the airport, sometimes for many days. 

Airside transfer is not permitted between Terminal 3 and Terminal 1 or 2 of NAIA. All travellers transiting to or from Terminal 3 must pass through Immigration and meet all Philippine arrival requirements. You should allow plenty of time for arrival formalities and check-in for your next flight.

If you're denied entry, the Australian Embassy is not able to intervene in any decisions made by the Bureau of Immigration.

You should discuss options for transit with your airline or travel agent.

Some countries won't let you enter unless your passport is valid for 6 months after you plan to leave that country. This can apply even if you're just transiting or stopping over.

Some foreign governments and airlines apply the rule inconsistently. Travellers can receive conflicting advice from different sources.

You can end up stranded if your passport is not valid for more than 6 months.

The Australian Government does not set these rules. Check your passport's expiry date before you travel. If you're not sure it'll be valid for long enough, consider getting  a new passport .

If you need to renew or replace your passport, please contact the Australian Embassy directly for advice about how we can assist you.

Lost or stolen passport

Your passport is a valuable document. It's attractive to people who may try to use your identity to commit crimes.

Some people may try to trick you into giving them your passport. Always keep it in a safe place.

If you lose your passport on arrival into the Philippines, before passing through Immigration, you'll be refused entry to the Philippines. You'll be sent back to your port of origin by Philippine Government and the Australian Government is unable to help.

If your passport is lost or stolen, tell the Australian Government as soon as possible:

• In Australia, contact the  Australian Passport Information Service .
• If you're overseas, contact the nearest  Australian embassy or consulate .

Passport with ‘X’ gender identifier

Although Australian passports comply with international standards for sex and gender, we can’t guarantee that a passport showing 'X' in the sex field will be accepted for entry or transit by another country. Contact the nearest  embassy, high commission or consulate of your destination  before you arrive at the border to confirm if authorities will accept passports with 'X' gender markers.

More information: 

• LGBTI travellers

The local currency is the Philippine peso (PHP). You can easily convert AUD for PHP at airports, banks, shopping centres, tourist locations, in major cities and towns.

ATMs are widely available. International credit cards are generally accepted in hotels, restaurants and higher-end shops, particularly in cities and larger towns. However, it is advisable to keep some cash. Card skimming occurs. 

Local travel

Travelling in the Philippines takes longer than it does in Australia. 

Driving permit

You can use an Australian driver's licence for up to 90 days after you arrive. After that, you need to get a Philippines licence.

• Land Transportation Office

Road travel

Roads are generally congested and often in poor condition. Drivers often break the road rules.

Avoid driving off the national highways and other sealed roads, especially at night.

You're more likely to die in a motor vehicle accident in the Philippines than in Australia.

• Driving or riding

Motorcycles

Certified helmets are mandatory when riding in major cities. Accidents are frequent.

Check if your travel insurance policy covers you when riding a motorbike and if any exclusions apply. You might not be covered if you don't have a valid Australian motorcycle licence.

Be careful if using taxis and remain alert. Some taxis are unroadworthy or may be unsafe due to poor maintenance. There have been cases where drivers and their accomplices have robbed or harmed passengers. Avoid displaying money or jewellery in taxis and don't hand your mobile phone to your driver if asked.

Use ridesharing apps and Grab taxis (the equivalent of Uber) or hire cars sourced from hotels as a preference. They're more reliable than taxis hailed on the street.

Public transport

Public road (bus, jeepneys) and rail transport is widely used throughout the country but should be avoided due to safety and security risks. See  Safety .

• Transport and getting around safely

Sea travel in the Philippines can be hazardous.

Avoid ferries if you can.

If you must travel by sea:

• use a ferry service with a good reputation
• don't use ferries that are overcrowded and appear poorly maintained
• take your own lifejacket

Piracy  and kidnapping occur in Philippine waters. See  Safety

DFAT doesn't provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths.

Check the  Philippines' air safety profile  with the Aviation Safety Network website.

Emergencies

Depending on what you need, contact your:

• family and friends
• travel agent
• insurance provider

Always get a police report when you report a crime.

Your insurer should have a 24-hour emergency number.

Consular contacts

Read the  Consular Services Charter  for what the Australian Government can and can't do to help you overseas.

For consular help, see contact details below.

Australian Embassy, Manila

Level 23 Tower 2 RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue Makati City, 1200, Philippines Phone: (+63 2) 7757 8100

Fax: (+63 2) 7757 8344

Email Consular assistance: [email protected]

Email Passport enquiries: [email protected]

Email Notarial enquiries: [email protected]

Website:  philippines.embassy.gov.au

Facebook: Australia in the Philippines

X: @AusAmbPH

Check the Embassy website for details about opening hours and any temporary closures.

24-hour Consular Emergency Centre

In a consular emergency, if you can't contact an embassy, call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on:

• +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas
• 1300 555 135 in Australia

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Exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping.

Sulu archipelago - Avoid all travel

Western and central mindanao - avoid all travel.

• Lanao del Sur
• Maguindanao
• Lanao del Norte
• Misamis Occidental
• Misamis Oriental
• South Cotabato
• Sultan Kudarat
• Zamboanga del Norte
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• Zamboanga Sibugay

Eastern Mindanao - Avoid non-essential travel

• Agusan del Norte
• Agusan del Sur
• Dinagat Islands
• Surigao del Norte, excluding Siargao Island
• Surigao del Sur
• Davao de Oro
• Davao del Norte
• Davao del Sur, excluding Davao City
• Davao Occidental
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Southern Philippines

Extremists have been active in the southern Philippines for several years.

Sulu archipelago

There is a serious threat of terrorism, kidnapping, and piracy in the Sulu archipelago, including in the waters south of the island of Palawan.

In recent years, bombing incidents have caused several casualties and property destruction in Jolo.

Mindanao island

There’s a risk in Mindanao island of terrorist attacks and kidnappings, especially in the following regions:

• Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
• Northern Mindanao
• Soccsksargen
• Zamboanga Peninsula

Bombs causing deaths, injuries, and property destruction have exploded in public areas of major centres, including the cities of:

• General Santos

Clashes may occur between insurgent groups and security forces. 

There’s a risk of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The Government of Canada's ability to provide consular assistance is limited if you get stranded in this area.

If you chose to travel in the southern Philippines despite this advisory:

• remain indoors as much as possible
• be aware of your surroundings at all times
• avoid crowded places
• always travel with identification
• expect an increased security presence in public areas, especially around malls and transportation hubs
• stop at security checkpoints
• monitor local media
• follow the advice and instructions of local authorities

There is a threat of terrorism. Several terrorist groups are active in the Philippines. They have carried out several attacks throughout the country, including in major cities and places visited by foreigners. They have used occasions such as religious holidays and sporting events, and public celebrations to mount attacks.

Terrorist attacks are far more frequent in Western Mindanao, where government forces and rebel groups frequently clash.

Further attacks are likely. Targets could include:

• government buildings, including military and police installations
• places of worship
• airports and other transportation hubs and networks
• public areas such as tourist destinations, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping centres, markets, hotels and other sites frequented by foreigners

Always be aware of your surroundings when in public places.

There is a threat of kidnapping across the country, especially in the southern islands. Kidnappings are conducted by both terrorist and rebel groups. They may also be opportunistic.

The threat of kidnapping varies according to the location, but it’s particularly high in:

• western and central Mindanao
• the Sulu archipelago
• the coastal waters of Palawan island in the Sulu Sea
• the coastal waters of the Celebes Sea

Kidnappers are most active in coastal areas where they target individuals on private boats, in marinas and resorts. They have also kidnapped cargo vessel crews.  

While in the Philippines:

• maintain a high level of vigilance and personal security awareness at all times
• stay in reputable accommodation with adequate security measures
• report any suspicious behaviour to security forces
• if you are abducted, comply with the kidnappers’ demands and do not resist

Although local authorities have reported a decrease in crime rates for a few consecutive years, criminality remains a serious concern throughout the country.

Organized crime

The security situation in the Philippines has suffered from the war on drugs initiated by the local government in 2016. Gunfights between security forces and criminals are frequent, and bystanders are often caught in such incidents.

Militant and rebel groups are active, in particular in northern and central Luzon, as well as in the islands of:

Gangs are also active in Manila, including in the central business district of Makati and the Tondo port area.

• Stay away from slum areas in Manila
• Be aware of your surroundings if you travel on rural roads

Violent crime

Violent crime, such as armed robbery, sexual assault, and murder, occur regularly. The possession of guns and other weapons is common and poorly regulated. Criminals have attacked foreigners. 

Violent incidents may increase around elections.

Petty crime

Petty crime, such as pickpocketing, swarming and bag snatching, occurs, especially in urban areas.

• Ensure that your belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times
• Be careful in crowded shopping malls and other public places
• Avoid showing signs of affluence
• Avoid carrying large sums of money
• Keep valuables in safe place
• Keep backpacks and bags away from traffic, as motorcyclists may grab them from pedestrians, sometimes causing injury
• Beware of friendly strangers offering to take you around town or on an excursion

Spiked food and drinks

Some criminals have drugged and robbed tourists travelling alone after an invitation to visit a tourist attraction.

Never leave your food or drinks unattended or in the care of strangers. Be wary of accepting snacks, beverages, gum or cigarettes from new acquaintances. These items may contain drugs that could put you at risk of sexual assault and robbery.

Credit card and ATM fraud occurs frequently. Illegal electronic devices are sometimes attached to ATM card readers, enabling them to record information such as the user’s PIN.

 Be cautious when using debit or credit cards:

• pay careful attention when your cards are being handled by others
• use ATMs located in well-lit public areas or inside a bank or business
• avoid using card readers with an irregular or unusual feature
• cover the keypad with one hand when entering your PIN
• check for any unauthorized transactions on your account statements

Overseas fraud

Online financial scams

Internet is frequently used to initiate financial scams. Scammers often use fake profiles to target Westerners and steal from them. Once they succeed in building a virtual relationship, they ask for money for various purposes. This could include business or financial opportunities such as:

• money transfers
• lucrative sales
• gold purchase
• inheritance notices
• bank overpayments

If you intend to do business in the Philippines:

• ensure that any business opportunity is legitimate before leaving
• don’t travel to the Philippines with the intention to obtain restitution after losing money to a fraud

Internet romance

Internet romance is also common. Victims of this type of scams have lost thousands of dollars. Before travelling to the Philippines to visit someone you met online:

• keep in mind that you may be the victim of a scam
• inform yourself about the country’s customs and laws on conjugal relations and marriage
• be sure to retain possession of your return plane ticket, money, and passport

Child abuse

Locals with children may befriend single male tourists and then accuse them of child abuse to extort money from them.

Report any incident of crime or scams to local police before you leave the country.

Women’s safety

Women travelling alone may be subject to some forms of harassment and verbal abuse.

Advice for women travellers

Demonstrations

Demonstrations take place regularly, including in Manila. Clashes often occur between security forces and demonstrators, especially in Mindanao and remote areas of northern Luzon.

Filipino law prohibits political activities by foreigners. Participating in demonstrations may result in being detained or deported.

Even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. They can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation.

• Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place
• Follow the instructions of local authorities
• Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations

Mass gatherings (large-scale events)

Water activities

Coastal waters can be dangerous. Riptides are common. Several drownings occur each year.

Most of the time, lifeguards are not present to supervise swimmers. Many beaches don’t offer warnings of dangerous conditions.

Water pollution is also a concern.

• Seek local advice before swimming
• Avoid swimming if red flags are flown

Scuba diving

Diving schools and rescue services may not adhere to Canadian standards.

• Use only reputable dive companies
• Make sure the company offers proper safety equipment
• Verify the location of the closest decompression chamber with your dive company

Water safety abroad

Road safety

Road conditions are poor throughout the country. Most roads, including major highways, are poorly maintained, and traffic is congested.

Many drivers don’t respect traffic laws. They are extremely reckless. They often drive at excessive speeds or way below the speed limit on highways. Accidents causing fatalities are common.

Driving conditions are hazardous at all times. During the rainy season, metro centres may become impassable due to flash floods.

Even minor road incidents can escalate quickly and lead to violent assaults.

If driving in the Philippines:

• avoid travel outside urban areas or tourist centres after dark
• stay on national highways and paved roads
• avoid any confrontation

Most people travel using mopeds. Fatal scooter accidents involving tourists are common.

If renting a scooter or moped:

• be vigilant while driving
• avoid renting from operators who don’t provide a helmet with the rental
• avoid driving on roads in disrepair

Public transportation

The safety and reliability of public transportation are poor.

Minibuses, known as jeepneys, and large buses are often old, poorly maintained, and overcrowded. Pickpocketing and armed robberies are frequent, especially in large cities such as Manila and Cebu. 

Some interurban buses have also been involved in fatal accidents.

Motorcycles

Motorcycle transportation is prevalent throughout the country, whether by habal-habal or tricycle.

Habal-habal are motorcycles with extensions, which can carry several passengers at a time. They are illegal and dangerous.

Tricycles are rather a safe option as they don’t drive very fast. However, vehicles may be in poor condition. They aren’t metered and can be hailed anywhere.

• Don’t use habal-habal
• Avoid using tricycles at night on country roads
• Agree on a fare with the tricycle driver before departing to avoid scams 

Although most taxi services are safe and reliable, there have been extortion incidents from taxi drivers.  

To minimize your risks:

• avoid hailing a taxi on the street
• only enter metered taxis from a reliable company and insist the meter be turned on
• prefer hotel transportation, official airport taxis, or a ridesharing app
• never share taxis with strangers
• ask for the windows being rolled up and doors locked at all times
• record the taxi’s licence plate and provide the information to a relative/friend

Ferry accidents occur. Some vessels are poorly maintained and overcrowded. Accidents are more prevalent during the rainy season as storms can develop quickly. As a result, local authorities may suspend ferry services on short notice when a storm signal is raised, even if the weather is clear. You could get stranded at ports for several days.

If travelling by sea:

• use only a reliable company
• don’t board vessels that appear overloaded or unseaworthy
• make sure you have access to a life jacket
• plan for extra time, especially during the rainy season

Pirate attacks and armed robbery targeting ships occur in coastal waters. You may face an elevated threat of kidnapping in waters:

• around Mindanao
• in the Sulu Sea
• in the Celebes Sea
• south of Palawan Island
• south of Negros Island
• around Siquijor Island

Mariners should take appropriate precautions.

Live piracy report  - International Maritime Bureau

We do not make assessments on the compliance of foreign domestic airlines with international safety standards.

Information about foreign domestic airlines

Every country or territory decides who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.

We have obtained the information on this page from the Philippine authorities. It can, however, change at any time.

Verify this information with the  Foreign Representatives in Canada .

Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you use for travel.

Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country’s entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.

Passport for official travel

Different entry rules may apply.

Official travel

Passport with “X” gender identifier

While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Useful links

• Foreign Representatives in Canada
• Canadian passports

Tourist visa: not required for stays of up to 30 days Business visa: not required for stays of up to 30 days Student visa: required

If you need to extend your stay above the 30-day visa-free period, you must require the proper authorization from local authorities before this period ends.

The visa that immigration officials issue upon your arrival in the Philippines takes precedence over any visa you may have obtained from a Philippine embassy or consulate abroad.

If you’re leaving the Philippines using a temporary passport issued inside the country, consult the Philippine Bureau of Immigration to obtain the required exit stamps.

Bureau of Immigration – Republic of the Philippines

Registration

Foreign nationals staying in the Philippines for longer than 59 days must register with the local authorities.

You must present yourself to a Bureau of Immigration office to register your biometrics, such as fingerprinting, and obtain a special security registration number. 

Bureau of Immigration offices – Republic of the Philippines

Other entry requirements

Customs officials may ask you to show them a return or onward ticket.

Boracay Island

Local authorities are restricting visitors to Boracay Island.

You may need proof of accommodation in an accredited hotel to be allowed entry.

Exit requirements

Travel pass.

Foreign nationals travelling on a visa issued by one of the following authorities must present a travel pass to leave the country:

• the Department of Justice
• the Board of Investments
• the Philippine Retirement Authority
• the Philippine Economic Zone Authority
• the economic zones

Travel pass  – Bureau of Immigration, Republic of the Philippines

Emigration clearance certificate

If you’ve been in the country for 6 months or more, you must obtain an emigration clearance certificate (ECC), also known as an exit clearance, and pay applicable fees at least 72 hours before your expected departure.

This also applies to children born in the Philippines who are leaving the country for the first time on a foreign passport.

Emigration clearance certificate – Bureau of Immigration, Republic of the Philippines

Medical screening

You may be subject to a body temperature check when entering the Philippines. This may result in isolation and treatment.

Children and travel

Children under 15 years travelling alone need a Waiver for Exclusion Ground to enter the Philippines.

• Waiver for Exclusion Ground – Bureau of Immigration, Republic of the Philippines
• Travelling with children

Yellow fever

Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).

Relevant Travel Health Notices

• Global Measles Notice - 13 March, 2024
• Zika virus: Advice for travellers - 31 August, 2023
• COVID-19 and International Travel - 13 March, 2024

This section contains information on possible health risks and restrictions regularly found or ongoing in the destination. Follow this advice to lower your risk of becoming ill while travelling. Not all risks are listed below.

Consult a health care professional or visit a travel health clinic preferably 6 weeks before you travel to get personalized health advice and recommendations.

Routine vaccines

Be sure that your  routine vaccinations , as per your province or territory , are up-to-date before travelling, regardless of your destination.

Some of these vaccinations include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, varicella (chickenpox), influenza and others.

Pre-travel vaccines and medications

You may be at risk for preventable diseases while travelling in this destination. Talk to a travel health professional about which medications or vaccines may be right for you, based on your destination and itinerary. 

There is a risk of hepatitis A in this destination. It is a disease of the liver. People can get hepatitis A if they ingest contaminated food or water, eat foods prepared by an infectious person, or if they have close physical contact (such as oral-anal sex) with an infectious person, although casual contact among people does not spread the virus.

Practise  safe food and water precautions and wash your hands often. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers to areas where hepatitis A is present.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It can spread quickly from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of being infected with it when travelling internationally.

Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are fully protected against measles.

Japanese encephalitis is a viral infection that can cause swelling of the brain.  It is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Risk is very low for most travellers. Travellers at relatively higher risk may want to consider vaccination for JE prior to travelling.

Travellers are at higher risk if they will be:

• travelling long term (e.g. more than 30 days)
• making multiple trips to endemic areas
• staying for extended periods in rural areas
• visiting an area suffering a JE outbreak
• engaging in activities involving high contact with mosquitos (e.g., entomologists)

  Hepatitis B is a risk in every destination. It is a viral liver disease that is easily transmitted from one person to another through exposure to blood and body fluids containing the hepatitis B virus.  Travellers who may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment, sharing needles, tattooing, acupuncture or occupational exposure) are at higher risk of getting hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all travellers. Prevent hepatitis B infection by practicing safe sex, only using new and sterile drug equipment, and only getting tattoos and piercings in settings that follow public health regulations and standards.

Malaria  is a serious and sometimes fatal disease that is caused by parasites spread through the bites of mosquitoes.   There is a risk of malaria in certain areas and/or during a certain time of year in this destination. 

Antimalarial medication may be recommended depending on your itinerary and the time of year you are travelling. Consult a health care professional or visit a travel health clinic before travelling to discuss your options. It is recommended to do this 6 weeks before travel, however, it is still a good idea any time before leaving.    Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times:  • Cover your skin and use an approved insect repellent on uncovered skin.  • Exclude mosquitoes from your living area with screening and/or closed, well-sealed doors and windows. • Use insecticide-treated bed nets if mosquitoes cannot be excluded from your living area.  • Wear permethrin-treated clothing.    If you develop symptoms similar to malaria when you are travelling or up to a year after you return home, see a health care professional immediately. Tell them where you have been travelling or living. 

 The best way to protect yourself from seasonal influenza (flu) is to get vaccinated every year. Get the flu shot at least 2 weeks before travelling.  

 The flu occurs worldwide. 

•  In the Northern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs from November to   April.
•  In the Southern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs between April and   October.
•  In the tropics, there is flu activity year round. 

The flu vaccine available in one hemisphere may only offer partial protection against the flu in the other hemisphere.

The flu virus spreads from person to person when they cough or sneeze or by touching objects and surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus. Clean your hands often and wear a mask if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms.

Yellow fever   is a disease caused by a flavivirus from the bite of an infected mosquito.

Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.

• There is no risk of yellow fever in this country.

Country Entry Requirement*

• Proof of vaccination is required if you are coming from or have transited through an airport of a country   where yellow fever occurs.

Recommendation

• Vaccination is not recommended.
• Discuss travel plans, activities, and destinations with a health care professional.
• Contact a designated  Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre  well in advance of your trip to arrange for vaccination.

About Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres in Canada * It is important to note that  country entry requirements  may not reflect your risk of yellow fever at your destination. It is recommended that you contact the nearest  diplomatic or consular office  of the destination(s) you will be visiting to verify any additional entry requirements.

In this destination, rabies is carried by dogs and some wildlife, including bats. Rabies is a deadly disease that spreads to humans primarily through bites or scratches from an infected animal. While travelling, take precautions , including keeping your distance from animals (including free-roaming dogs), and closely supervising children.

If you are bitten or scratched by an animal while travelling, immediately wash the wound with soap and clean water and see a health care professional. Rabies treatment is often available in this destination. 

Before travel, discuss rabies vaccination with a health care professional. It may be recommended for travellers who are at high risk of exposure (e.g., occupational risk such as veterinarians and wildlife workers, children, adventure travellers and spelunkers, and others in close contact with animals). 

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious viral disease. It can spread from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

It is recommended that all eligible travellers complete a COVID-19 vaccine series along with any additional recommended doses in Canada before travelling. Evidence shows that vaccines are very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. While vaccination provides better protection against serious illness, you may still be at risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Anyone who has not completed a vaccine series is at increased risk of being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and is at greater risk for severe disease when travelling internationally.

Before travelling, verify your destination’s COVID-19 vaccination entry/exit requirements. Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are adequately protected against COVID-19.

Safe food and water precautions

Many illnesses can be caused by eating food or drinking beverages contaminated by bacteria, parasites, toxins, or viruses, or by swimming or bathing in contaminated water.

• Learn more about food and water precautions to take to avoid getting sick by visiting our eat and drink safely abroad page. Remember: Boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it!
• Avoid getting water into your eyes, mouth or nose when swimming or participating in activities in freshwater (streams, canals, lakes), particularly after flooding or heavy rain. Water may look clean but could still be polluted or contaminated.
• Avoid inhaling or swallowing water while bathing, showering, or swimming in pools or hot tubs. 

Cholera is a risk in parts of this country. Most travellers are at very low risk.

To protect against cholera, all travellers should practise safe food and water precautions .

Travellers at higher risk of getting cholera include those:

• visiting, working or living in areas with limited access to safe food, water and proper sanitation
• visiting areas where outbreaks are occurring

Vaccination may be recommended for high-risk travellers, and should be discussed with a health care professional.

Travellers' diarrhea is the most common illness affecting travellers. It is spread from eating or drinking contaminated food or water.

Risk of developing travellers' diarrhea increases when travelling in regions with poor standards of hygiene and sanitation. Practise safe food and water precautions.

The most important treatment for travellers' diarrhea is rehydration (drinking lots of fluids). Carry oral rehydration salts when travelling.

Typhoid   is a bacterial infection spread by contaminated food or water. Risk is higher among children, travellers going to rural areas, travellers visiting friends and relatives or those travelling for a long period of time.

Travellers visiting regions with a risk of typhoid, especially those exposed to places with poor sanitation, should speak to a health care professional about vaccination.  

There is a risk of schistosomiasis in this destination. Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by tiny worms (blood flukes) which can be found in freshwater (lakes, rivers, ponds, and wetlands). The worms can break the skin, and their eggs can cause stomach pain, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms, or urinary problems. Schistosomiasis mostly affects underdeveloped and r ural communities, particularly agricultural and fishing communities.

Most travellers are at low risk. Travellers should avoid contact with untreated freshwater such as lakes, rivers, and ponds (e.g., swimming, bathing, wading, ingesting). There is no vaccine or medication available to prevent infection.

Insect bite prevention

Many diseases are spread by the bites of infected insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas or flies. When travelling to areas where infected insects may be present:

• Use insect repellent (bug spray) on exposed skin
• Cover up with light-coloured, loose clothes made of tightly woven materials such as nylon or polyester
• Minimize exposure to insects
• Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in buildings that are not fully enclosed

To learn more about how you can reduce your risk of infection and disease caused by bites, both at home and abroad, visit our insect bite prevention page.

Find out what types of insects are present where you’re travelling, when they’re most active, and the symptoms of the diseases they spread.

• In this country,   dengue  is a risk to travellers. It is a viral disease spread to humans by mosquito bites.
• Dengue can cause flu-like symptoms. In some cases, it can lead to severe dengue, which can be fatal.
• The level of risk of dengue changes seasonally, and varies from year to year. The level of risk also varies between regions in a country and can depend on the elevation in the region.
• Mosquitoes carrying dengue typically bite during the daytime, particularly around sunrise and sunset.
• Protect yourself from mosquito bites . There is no vaccine or medication that protects against dengue.

Zika virus is a risk in this country. 

Zika virus is primarily spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. It can also be sexually transmitted. Zika virus can cause serious birth defects.

During your trip:

• Prevent mosquito bites at all times.
• Use condoms correctly or avoid sexual contact, particularly if you are pregnant.

If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you should discuss the potential risks of travelling to this destination with your health care provider. You may choose to avoid or postpone travel. 

For more information, see Zika virus: Pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

There is a risk of chikungunya in this country.  The risk may vary between regions of a country.  Chikungunya is a virus spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Chikungunya can cause a viral disease that typically causes fever and pain in the joints. In some cases, the joint pain can be severe and last for months or years.

Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times. There is no vaccine available for chikungunya.

Animal precautions

Some infections, such as rabies and influenza, can be shared between humans and animals. Certain types of activities may increase your chance of contact with animals, such as travelling in rural or forested areas, camping, hiking, and visiting wet markets (places where live animals are slaughtered and sold) or caves.

Travellers are cautioned to avoid contact with animals, including dogs, livestock (pigs, cows), monkeys, snakes, rodents, birds, and bats, and to avoid eating undercooked wild game.

Closely supervise children, as they are more likely to come in contact with animals.

Person-to-person infections

Stay home if you’re sick and practise proper cough and sneeze etiquette , which includes coughing or sneezing into a tissue or the bend of your arm, not your hand. Reduce your risk of colds, the flu and other illnesses by:

•   washing your hands often
• avoiding or limiting the amount of time spent in closed spaces, crowded places, or at large-scale events (concerts, sporting events, rallies)
• avoiding close physical contact with people who may be showing symptoms of illness 

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , HIV , and mpox are spread through blood and bodily fluids; use condoms, practise safe sex, and limit your number of sexual partners. Check with your local public health authority pre-travel to determine your eligibility for mpox vaccine.  

Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria and usually affects the lungs.

For most travellers the risk of tuberculosis is low.

Travellers who may be at high risk while travelling in regions with risk of tuberculosis should discuss pre- and post-travel options with a health care professional.

High-risk travellers include those visiting or working in prisons, refugee camps, homeless shelters, or hospitals, or travellers visiting friends and relatives.

Medical services and facilities

Good medical services and facilities are limited in availability, especially outside major urban areas. Public medical clinics often lack basic resources and equipment.

Quality of care varies greatly throughout the country.  Most hospitals will require a down payment of estimated fees at the time of admission. They may also require additional payments during hospitalization. 

Some hospitals require patients to have a full-time caregiver. You may have to hire one if you’re travelling alone.

Emergency services are not widely available. Time response can be slow.

If you become seriously ill or injured, you may require evacuation to a destination with appropriate facilities.

Make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

Travel health and safety

Some medication that can be purchased over-the-counter in Canada is illegal in the Philippines. If you bring some medicines with you, you’re responsible for determining their legality before departing. If you enter the country with drugs locally considered illegal, including prescription drugs, you may be fined or detained.

• Make sure your medicines are legal in the Philippines before departure
• Bring your own medicines, but only in quantities sufficient for the duration of your stay
• Seal and declare a separate quantity of prescription drugs before departing the Philippines if you’re travelling onward to another country
• Always keep your medication in the original container
• Carry a copy of your prescriptions as well as a letter from your physician stating the dosage and your relevant medical condition
• Pack your medicines in your carry-on luggage

Air pollution

Air pollution can be severe in several major cities. It may affect people suffering from respiratory ailments.  

During periods of high pollution:

• consult your doctor before traveling to see if the situation could affect you
• limit your activities outdoors
• follow the instructions of local authorities

You must abide by local laws.

Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad .

Judicial processes may last several years. Foreign nationals are often held in harsh conditions without the possibility of bail.  

Some crimes carry penalties harsher than those in Canada. For examples, a conviction for:

• sexual assault can result in life imprisonment
•  “swindling” or “bad debts” can result in a prison sentence of up to 20 years
• bomb threat can result in a prison sentence of up to 5 years, a fine, or both

Penalties for possession, use, trafficking or importation, including through e-commerce, of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect life imprisonment and heavy fines.

Many drugs considered as legal in Canada are illegal in the Philippines. This includes cannabis, regardless of quantity and purpose of use, as well as some over-the-counter medicine and prescription drugs.

Drugs, alcohol and travel

Child sex tourism

Penalties for pedophilia are severe. Under Philippine law, a child is defined as a person under 18.

Police may investigate any adult who is with:

• an unrelated child 12 years of age or younger, or 10 years or more his/her junior
• an unrelated child under age 18 inside the room of a house, hotel, or other similar establishments, vehicle, or other secluded location, and is suspected of having the intention to exploit the child sexually

Child Sex Tourism: It’s a Crime

Photography

The government prohibits any photography of official buildings or military installations that is intended for publication.

If you wish to marry in the Philippines, ensure that you’re well informed regarding legal requirements. Visit the Embassy of Canada to the Philippines website for information on documents and procedures.

• Embassy of Canada to the Philippines
• Marriage overseas factsheet

To protect the environment, local authorities restrict access to Boracay Island. As a result, some activities are prohibited, including:

• the consumption of alcohol and tobacco in public places, including White Beach
• Water sports, including diving

If you plan to visit Boracay, make sure you know about its rules and regulations before leaving.

Filipino law prohibits political activities by foreigners.

Attending any protest, demonstration, or political rally as a foreign national may lead to detention and deportation.

Identification

Foreigners must carry identification at all times.

A photocopy of the identification page of your passport is acceptable.

Dual citizenship

Dual citizenship is legally recognized in the Philippines.

If you are a Canadian citizen, but also a citizen of the Philippines, our ability to offer you consular services may be limited while you're there. You may also be subject to different entry/exit requirements .

Travellers with dual citizenship

Dual citizens must obtain a certificate of recognition from Philippine authorities to ensure the legal recognition of both citizenships.

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. It does not apply between Canada and the Philippines.

If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in the Philippines by an abducting parent:

• act as quickly as you can
• consult a lawyer in Canada and in the Philippines to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
• report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children’s Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre.

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies.

Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country’s judicial affairs.

• International Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left-Behind Parents
• Canadian embassies and consulates by destination
• Emergency Watch and Response Centre

You can drive in the Philippines with a valid Canadian driver’s licence for up to 90 days. After that period, you must apply for a local driving permit.

You should carry an international driving permit.

International Driving Permit

The currency in the Philippines is the peso (PHP).

ATMs are available in larger cities but may be scarce in rural areas. Make sure to have access to cash in local currency if you’re travelling outside larger urban areas.

You may enter the Philippines with:

• up to PHP 50,000;
• up to US$10,000 or other currency equivalent

You need a written authorization from local authorities for greater amounts.

Typhoons and monsoons

The rainy or monsoon season extends from May to December, but storms can occur throughout the year. The Philippines experiences around 20 typhoons per year, mostly between June and November.

Seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and reduce the provision of essential services. Roads may become impassable and bridges damaged. Flooding and mudslides are frequent following heavy rains, even in Manila.

If you decide to travel to the Philippines during the rainy season:

• know that you expose yourself to serious safety risks
• be prepared to change your travel plans on short notice, including cutting short or cancelling your trip
• stay informed of the latest regional weather forecasts
• carry emergency contact information for your airline or tour operator
• Tornadoes, cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons and monsoons
• Philippine Weather Services & Warnings  – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
• Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards  – University of the Philippines

Seismic activity

The Philippines is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire and experiences regular seismic activity.

There are several active and potentially active volcanoes in the Philippines, mainly on Luzon island.

Taal is one of the main active volcanoes in Batangas on Luzon Island. It continuously shows signs of a possible eruption. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology is constantly monitoring the Taal Volcano. Local authorities may raise alert levels and issue evacuation orders on short notice.

Volcanic activity may escalate suddenly. Volcanic ash clouds may cause disruptions to domestic and international flights.

If you are near active volcanoes:

• monitor levels of volcanic activity through the local media
• pay careful attention to all warnings issued
• follow the advice of local authorities, including evacuation orders
• be prepared to modify your travel arrangements or even evacuate the area on short notice
• Taal Volcano Bulletin - Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
• Volcano Bulletin - Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

Earthquakes

The Philippines is located in an active seismic zone. Earthquakes occur regularly and strong aftershocks may occur after the initial quake.

Familiarize yourself with earthquake security measures in public and private buildings, including airports.

The Philippines is prone to tsunamis.

A tsunami can occur within minutes of a nearby earthquake. However, the risk of a tsunami can remain for several hours following the first tremor.

If you’re staying on the coast, familiarize yourself with the region’s evacuation plans in the event of a tsunami warning. 

• Earthquakes – What to Do?
• Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology  – Department of Science and Technology
• Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards  – University of the Philippines

Local services

In case of emergency, dial 911.

Consular assistance

For emergency consular assistance, call the Embassy of Canada to the Philippines, in Manila, and follow the instructions. At any time, you may also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.

The decision to travel is your choice and you are responsible for your personal safety abroad. We take the safety and security of Canadians abroad very seriously and provide credible and timely information in our Travel Advice to enable you to make well-informed decisions regarding your travel abroad.

The content on this page is provided for information only. While we make every effort to give you correct information, it is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. The Government of Canada does not assume responsibility and will not be liable for any damages in connection to the information provided.

If you need consular assistance while abroad, we will make every effort to help you. However, there may be constraints that will limit the ability of the Government of Canada to provide services.

Learn more about consular services .

Risk Levels

  take normal security precautions.

Take similar precautions to those you would take in Canada.

  Exercise a high degree of caution

There are certain safety and security concerns or the situation could change quickly. Be very cautious at all times, monitor local media and follow the instructions of local authorities.

IMPORTANT: The two levels below are official Government of Canada Travel Advisories and are issued when the safety and security of Canadians travelling or living in the country or region may be at risk.

  Avoid non-essential travel

Your safety and security could be at risk. You should think about your need to travel to this country, territory or region based on family or business requirements, knowledge of or familiarity with the region, and other factors. If you are already there, think about whether you really need to be there. If you do not need to be there, you should think about leaving.

  Avoid all travel

You should not travel to this country, territory or region. Your personal safety and security are at great risk. If you are already there, you should think about leaving if it is safe to do so.

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Dubai: UAE carriers Etihad Airways, Emirates, flydubai, and other airlines have advised passengers departing or arriving at Dubai International Airport to check their flight status on emirates.com for the latest information regarding their flights. Etihad has also advised its passengers to do the same.

The UAE carriers are among several cancelling and rerouting flights as tensions between Iran and Israel escalate. In light of the heightened tensions, the UAE carriers have opted to avoid Iranian airspace and utilise alternative routes to ensure the safety and security of their operations. According to travel agents, the ongoing disruptions have severely impacted the travel plans of several UAE residents returning to the UAE after the long Eid Al Fitr break.

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Etihad Airways has cancelled its services to Tel Aviv, Israel and Amman, Jordan, on Sunday, 14 April, in response to the region's airspace closure. 

The airline said in a statement that the affected flights are EY593 from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Tel Aviv (TLV), EY594 from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi, EY513 from Abu Dhabi to Amman (AMM), and EY514 from Amman to Abu Dhabi. An Etihad Airways spokesperson said, “Guests booked on these services are being assisted with their travel arrangements.”

Following notification of the closure of airspace over Israel, Jordan, and Iraq, UAE’s flag carrier has also rerouted a number of its European and North American flights on Sunday, 14 April, to overfly the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt. “This is likely to cause some disruption and delay to several flights over the day,” said an Etihad Airways spokesperson.

More cancellations

According to flightradar24, a flight monitoring service, air traffic that used to fly over Iraq has now moved to fly either over Saudi Arabia and Egypt or over Tajikistan/Pakistan.

Meanwhile, an Emirates spokesperson told Gulf News, “Following recent airspace closures, Emirates has cancelled some flights and rerouted others. We are closely monitoring the situation and are making all efforts to ensure minimal disruption to customers while assisting impacted passengers.”

Dubai carrier flydubai also cancelled several flights on Sunday. The airline said it was “in direct contact with our passengers whose travel plans have been affected”. It would “continue to monitor the situation closely and make any amendments to our schedule accordingly.” Wizz Air Abu Dhabi also cancelled its scheduled flight to Israel on Sunday morning.

“This is a developing situation, and the airline is continuously monitoring security and airspace updates. Etihad Airways flights only operate through approved airspace. Safety is always our highest priority, and we would never operate a flight unless it was safe to do so,” said the Etihad Airways spokesperson.

Indian carriers alter flight paths

Indian airlines have also altered their flight paths for Europe and the Middle East due to escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. Tata-owned Air India and Vistara have avoided Iranian airspace following the Indian government’s advisory urging citizens to avoid travel to Iran.

According to media reports, they are now taking longer routes to ensure passenger safety and operational stability. Sources told Gulf News that India’s biggest carrier, Indigo, is also avoiding the airspace.

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France, India, Russia, UK issue travel warnings over Israel-Iran tensions

Warnings come as Tehran promises reprisals against Israel for the deadly April 1 attack on an Iranian consulate in Syria.

Countries including France, India, Russia, Poland and the United Kingdom have warned their citizens against travelling to Israel, the occupied Palestinian territories and, in some cases, the wider region amid threats of an Iranian attack in response to a strike this month on its consulate in Damascus.

Iran has threatened reprisals against Israel over the strike in the Syrian capital on April 1, which killed seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members, including two generals, leading to fears of an escalation of violence in the Middle East.

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The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs on Friday advised its citizens against travelling to Iran, Lebanon, Israel and the Palestinian territories.

In a statement on the social media platform X, the ministry added that relatives of Iran-based diplomats will return to France and French civil servants are now banned from conducting any missions in the countries and territories in question.

The UK told its citizens to avoid all but essential travel to Israel and Palestine over the “possibility of an attack on Israeli territory from Iran”.

In an update, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office warned against “all travel” to northern Israel, the Gaza Strip, areas near Gaza and the occupied West Bank – excluding occupied East Jerusalem and Route 1 between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

Russia strongly recommended its citizens “refrain from travelling to the region”, emphasising security risks in Israel, Lebanon and Palestine.

“The situation in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict zone as well as in the area of the ‘Blue Line’ between Lebanon and Israel remains unstable,” its Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Poland’s Foreign Ministry also advised against travel to Israel, Palestine and Lebanon.

“It cannot be ruled out that there will be a sudden escalation of military operations, which would cause significant difficulties in leaving these three countries,” it said in a statement. “Any escalation may lead to significant restrictions in air traffic and the inability to cross land border crossings.”

India’s statement covered Iran and Israel, calling on Indians not to go to the two countries until further notice in view of the “prevailing situation in the region”.

The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi said Indian citizens who are in the two countries should observe “utmost precautions about their safety and restrict their movements to the minimum”.

Germany meanwhile warned its citizens to leave Iran specifically, saying escalating tensions could affect exit routes.

“In the current tensions, especially between Israel and Iran, there is a risk of a sudden escalation,” the Foreign Office said. “German citizens are at concrete risk of being arbitrarily arrested and interrogated and being given long prison sentences. Dual citizens with Iranian and German nationality are especially at risk,” it added.

Separately, German flagship airline Lufthansa extended its suspension of flights to and from Tehran until Thursday and will not use Iranian airspace during that time.

Real and viable threat, US says

The United States has restricted its employees in Israel and their family members from personal travel outside the greater Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Beersheba areas.

An imminent attack by Iran on Israel is a “real” and “viable” threat, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told journalists on Friday, adding that Washington would make sure the Israelis “have what they need and that they’re able to defend themselves”.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, President Joe Biden said: “We are devoted to the defence of Israel. We will support Israel. We will help defend Israel, and Iran will not succeed.”

The top US commander for the Middle East, General Erik Kurilla, is also in Israel for talks with its military officials on security threats. His trip was moved up from a previously scheduled date “due to recent developments”, Pentagon spokesman Major General Pat Ryder said on Thursday.

After Kurilla discussed the tensions with Iran with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Friday, Gallant said the US and Israel were “shoulder to shoulder” in facing possible threats.

“We are prepared to defend ourselves on the ground and in the air, in close cooperation with our partners, and we will know how to respond,” the defence chief added.

The Wall Street Journal, quoting a person familiar with the matter, reported on Thursday that Israel was preparing for an attack by Iran as soon as Friday or Saturday.

Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut, reporting from East Jerusalem, said the Israeli army announced that it was preparing on all fronts offensively and defensively.

“A couple of weeks ago, the Israelis increased their alertness level, calling up reservists and bolstering air defence systems,” she said, adding that Israeli officials said they were prepared for anything.

Israel has bombarded the Gaza Strip since October 7 and sent in ground forces, killing at least 33,600 Palestinians and injuring more than 76,000. Hamas’s October 7 attacks on southern Israel killed more than 1,100 people there.

Israel has also stepped up strikes against Iranian personnel and allies in Syria and Lebanon and has traded near daily cross-border fire with the Lebanese group Hezbollah since the start of the war.

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Iran warns its response will be "stronger and more resolute" if Israel retaliates following latest strikes

From CNN’s Alireza Hajihosseini and Eyad Kourdi

Iran has warned that it will respond with more force if Israel retaliates over this weekend's strikes, which Tehran said were themselves a reply to an Israeli attack earlier this month on its embassy complex in Syria's capital Damascus.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran will not hesitate to exercise its inherent right of self-defense when required," Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, said in a statement.

Citing self-defense against repeated Israeli military aggressions, Iravani said the strikes were specifically in retaliation to an Israeli attack on April 1 against what Iran says were diplomatic facilities in Damascus.

Iran claims the attack violated international law and led to the death of seven Iranian military advisors, including key commanders from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The statement also criticizes the United Nations Security Council for “failing to uphold international peace,” allowing Israel to “breach” established international norms and “escalate” regional tensions.

Additional context: Israel has carried out numerous strikes on Iran-backed targets in Syria, often targeting weapons shipments allegedly intended for Hezbollah, a powerful Iranian proxy in Lebanon. 

Israel has not claimed responsibility for the April 1 attack which destroyed an Iranian consulate building in the capital Damascus, including Mohammed Reza Zahedi, a top Revolutionary Guards commander.

However an Israel Defense Forces spokesman told CNN that their intelligence showed the building was not a consulate and was instead “a military building of Quds forces disguised as a civilian building.”

China expresses 'deep concern', calls for ceasefire

From CNN's Philip Wang and Irene Nasser

China has expressed "deep concern" over the "current escalation" following Iran's attack on Israel, according to a spokesperson for its Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, adding that it is a "spillover of the Gaza conflict" and a ceasefire should be implemented without delay.

In a statement, China called "on relevant parties to exercise calm and restraint to prevent further escalations."

"The ongoing situation is the latest spillover of the Gaza conflict," the spokesperson said, adding that a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas should be implemented without any more delay.

Beijing did not  name or condemn Hamas  in the wake of the initial October 7 attacks. Since then, it has condemned the war and been a vocal  proponent of an immediate ceasefire  and the implementation of a “two-state” solution.

Last month, Chinese diplomat Wang Kejian met Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar, the first meeting between a Chinese and Hamas official publicly acknowledged by Beijing since the outbreak of the  war in Gaza .

Wang’s visit follows efforts by Beijing to step up its profile as a  peace broker in the Middle East conflict.

US forces intercepted 70+ drones and at least three ballistic missiles, US officials say

From CNN's Oren Liebermann and Haley Britzky

US forces intercepted more than 70 one-way attack drones and at least three ballistic missiles during Iran's attack on Israel, according to two US officials familiar with the situation.

The ballistic missiles were intercepted by warships in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, one of the officials said. Iran launched more than 100 ballistic missiles in total at Israel, according to a senior administration official.

The US Navy currently has two destroyers in that area, both are guided missile destroyers capable of intercepting missile and drone launches.

US fighter jets were also part of the response to Iran’s attack on Saturday and shot down drones launched towards Israel, another US official told CNN.

Biden to meet with G7 leaders Sunday as he condemns Iran's "brazen attack"

From CNN’s Lauren Koenig

US President Joe Biden will meet with G7 leaders Sunday “to coordinate a united diplomatic response to Iran’s brazen attack,” according to a statement released by the White House. 

“My team will engage with their counterparts across the region. And we will stay in close touch with Israel’s leaders,” the statement from Biden reads. “And while we have not seen attacks on our forces or facilities today, we will remain vigilant to all threats and will not hesitate to take all necessary action to protect our people.”

US defensive assets moved to the region earlier this week and “helped Israel take down nearly all of the incoming drones and missiles,” according to the statement.

Biden also spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu following Saturday’s attack “to reaffirm America’s ironclad commitment to the security of Israel.” 

United Airlines cancels three Middle East flights

From CNN’s Sara Smart

At least three United Airlines flights headed to or departing from the Middle East have been canceled amid the ongoing conflict unfolding between Iran and Israel.

On Saturday a flight from Newark, New Jersey to Tel Aviv, a flight from Washington D.C. to Amman, Jordan, and one from Dubai to Newark were canceled, the airline told CNN in a statement.

There have been no changes to any Sunday flights for United as of Saturday night, according to the airline. 

CNN has reached out to other airlines regarding cancellations.

Biden told Netanyahu US will not participate in offensive operations against Iran, US official says

From CNN's MJ Lee

The US will not participate in any offensive operations against Iran, US President Joe Biden has made clear to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a senior administration official told CNN.

The comments were relayed during the phone call that the two leaders shared in the aftermath of Iran's retaliatory strikes against Israel.

Biden tells Netanyahu tonight was a win, nothing of "value" hit in Israel, US official says 

Israel should consider tonight a win because the current US assessment is that Iran’s attacks had been largely unsuccessful and demonstrated Israel’s superior military capability, President Joe Biden told Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in their phone call, a senior administration official told CNN.

The US’s assessment tonight was that almost all of the drones and missiles – including more than 100 ballistic missiles -- launched by Iran had been knocked out of the sky. No cruise missile made impact, the official said, and nothing of “value” was hit. 

Bolton: 'Passivity at this point for Israel would be a big mistake'

From CNN's Heather Chen

John Bolton, the former US national security adviser and ambassador to the UN, said “passivity at this point for Israel would be a big mistake,” warning of more attacks. 

“This is not time to play academic games and message and signal. This is a question of power,” Bolton told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer. "If they came from a different location containing nuclear warheads, Israel might not be so lucky.”

A known Iran policy hawk, Bolton served in senior national security positions during the Trump and Bush administrations. A neoconservative, Bolton has in the past advocated war with Iran and a pre-emptive strike on North Korea.

In 2022, he was the target of an alleged assassination attempt orchestrated by a member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. 

He has warned against underestimating Iran’s nuclear program, which Tehran has said is for peaceful purposes only.

“I think we have enough experience with faulty intelligence by now, not to be so sure, not to know how much of Iran’s uranium enrichment program is really being conducted under a mountain in North Korea,” Bolton said.

If Tehran sent “a wire transfer to Pyongyang,” it would give the North Koreans “enough time to put a couple of warheads on an airplane and fly them to Tehran. (But) if you take away their nuclear capability, that would be a dramatic hit to the regime, maybe enough to topple it.”

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