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eTravel: Philippine One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration System

#BOCDigitalization | The eTravel Customs System serves as a digital data collection platform for both travelers and crew members arriving in and departing from the Philippines. The primary features of this web portal include the Bureau of Customs’ Electronic Customs Baggage and Currency Declaration interface, aimed at improving border control, bolstering health surveillance, and facilitating economic data analysis. The BOC is set to initiate its pilot implementation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Clark International Airport.

Traveling to the Philippines: How to Get eTRAVEL QR CODE Online (Arrival Card)

Are you traveling to the Philippines? ALL incoming international travelers including Filipino citizens and foreigners, adults and children, must secure an eTravel QR code online 72 HOURS or THREE DAYS before your arrival.

Just like the old One Health Pass and eArrival Card, this new eTravel QR system serves as an all-in-one online platform for the arrival card, health declaration, and contact tracing.

But don’t worry, it’s easy to get one. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process one step at a time. Here’s how to do it.

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS GUIDE?

1. Go to eTravel official website.

The official website is https://etravel.gov.ph .

Make sure it’s the legitimate website. Note that eTravel QR Code is FREE of charge. If you landed on a website requiring you to pay for the service, it’s a scam.

2. Start your registration.

On the home page, you’ll see the registration section. For Filipino citizens, click the PHILIPPINE PASSPORT HOLDER box. Then, start entering the following details:

• Transportation Type
• Date of Arrival
• Email Address

Tick the DATA PRIVACY AND AFFIDAVIT OF UNDERTAKING box. It’s easy to miss because the tick box is quite small, but you’ll find it before the CONTINUE button.

When you check that, a page will pop. Read first, then click the YES, I AGREE button.

Finally, hit the CONTINUE button.

3. Provide your Personal Information.

Enter the following details:

• Passport Number
• Citizenship
• Country of Birth
• Mobile Number

If the system detected that you belong to the (legal) working age group, it will require you to answer the OCCUPATION section. Choose your professional field. If you can’t find it in the choices, select OTHERS . When you are done, click NEXT .

4. Enter your address.

You will be asked to provide your specific address down to house number or unit number.

If you live in Metro Manila, choose National Capital Region or NCR.

5. Submit your travel details.

Enter the following travel information:

• Arrival Date
• Country of Origin
• Purpose of Travel
• Flight Number
• Seat Number (optional)
• Name of Airline
• Airport of Arrival
• Traveller Type (aircraft passenger or flight crew).

When you are done, click NEXT .

6. Accomplish the Health Declaration Form

This includes your Vaccination Details. If you are fully vaccinated, answer NO for the section asking if you have a negative Antigen Test result. After that are the usual ‘Yes or No’ questions about history of exposure and if you’ve been sick in the past 30 days. After answering all the items, click ‘NEXT’.

7. Review the information you encoded.

Read the summary of all the details you provided. If you need to change or correct something, just click the pencil symbol on the upper right portion of the category you want to edit. If you are good and you have nothing to correct, click SUBMIT .

8. Download your QR Code.

Congratulations! You will instantly receive your QR Code.

Don’t forget to download or screenshot it! You’ll be presenting it upon arrival in the Philippines.

• If your QR Code page is GREEN , it means you met the travel requirements and you can directly go to express lane where you will have the BOQ officer scan your QR Code.
• If your QR Code page is RED , you have to let the Quarantine Officer manually verify the required additional documents to determine if you are compliant with the entry protocols set by the Philippine government. Travelers who usually get RED-marked QR Code are the unvaccinated and the partially vaccinated. Again, check the entry guideline set by the Philippine Government first before traveling to the Philippines.

One QR Code is issued per transaction and per entry. You can only use it once and you need to register again and get a new QR Code the next time you travel to the Philippines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I want to change something after generating the qr code. how to correct it.

You can still edit your info if you noticed a typo error or you entered wrong data. However, note that you can only do this BEFORE it gets validated or verified by the BOQ officer upon your arrival sa Pilipinas. Ensure that you make your corrections before your flight to the Philippines.

To do this, just go to the main page or home page of eTravel, then click the UPDATE REGISTRATION button. Provide your reference number or transaction number and birth date.

At what point of the airport process should I present the QR code?

From the team’s experience, we were asked to present our QR Codes at these stations:

• Check-in Counter, before departure abroad (at the country of origin)
• Bureau of Quarantine Area, after deplaning and before the Immigration counters in the Philippines. The staff/officers will be scanning the QR code. It’s a very quick and smooth process if you have a green QR code.

The staff may also ask for it at the boarding gate (country of origin/abroad), so just ready your copy during these times.

ATTENTION! Travel requirements change from time to time, so it’s best to check with the government of the country you want to visit the updated travel restrictions and requirements before you travel. For the Philippine’s updated entry requirements, you can check the official eTravel website: https://etravel.gov.ph/entry-guidelines.

Do I still need to accomplish One Health Pass and eArrival Card?

No need. The eTravel has officially replaced the now obsolete One Health Pass and eArrival Card starting 2 December 2022.

To be honest, all these systems are very similar. The changes are not too drastic. Some items were removed such as the Philhealth Number, and then some required items are now optional. The noticeable difference is not really the content but the appearance or the user interface.

Do I have to pay for eTravel QR Code? How much is the charge?

No, you don’t need to pay anything for the eTravel QR Code. It is FREE of charge. If you landed on a website requiring you to pay for the service, it’s a scam.

Is there a Tagalog version of this article?

Yes. Ganito Friend has a Tagalog video version on YouTube. You can find it here .

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what option should I choose after my vacation in let’s say Japan, and I’m just going back home to the Philippines?

purpose of travel: what option should I choose after my vacation in let’s say Japan, and I’m just going back home to the Philippines?

I’m vaccinated with j&j. do I need to have booster for my etravel application

Hi Mary Grace, ‘yan ung 1 dose lang po ano? Afaik, hindi na required ang booster now.

yes po.color blu3 nging color ng qr code ko then n/a Yung lumabas dun sa health survey.ok lng po b yun?

ohhh.. for departure pala ung Blue QR code.. ung health declaration daw will be edited for Arrival na.

naku blue din ung sa akin.. nagskip siya sa health declaration na part. tapos di naman ma-edit. weird.

hello po ano po update sa color blue na qr code po? color blue rin po sakin

nakaalis naman po kayo ng walang issue sa blue QR code?

Ay. Naku di ko po alam pag blue yung QR code. Green and red lang po ung naeencounter namin. Green is diretso na, tas pag red, need pa ng additional docs to verify. Pero pag blue po, hindi ko po alam. :(

Manila to cebu need pa ba etravel again? If Foreign passport holder

Hi just to clarify, do employees fall under worker/labourer? Ty

Pano ung unvaccinated ..no chance po ba mkatravel po? Salamat po sa sasagot?

Wat if the qr code or reference# can’t save immigetly and the fillup form back again for signing? Please helo

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Guide: Mandatory eTravel Registration For Entry Into The Philippines

It had been years since I last visited the Philippines and I arrived in Manila unaware that eTravel registration, formally known as Philippine Travel Information System, is required to enter the country. Don’t make the same mistake I did.

Guide: Mandatory Philippines eTravel System

Upon arrival into Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), I was among the first off the aircraft and bolted for passport control since I wanted to try to catch an early flight to Bangkok. The line was not long and I soon reached the front.

An immigration official asked me for my QR code, which left me with a blank look on my face. He referred me to the front of the line, where a sign provided more details on eTravel. Looking around, it seemed like everyone on the United flight was being turned away to do the same thing.

We were given arrivals forms onboard, but those were for customs, not immigration.

The process was fairly straightforward and complimentary wi-fi was available in the terminal. Details were collected including passport information, flight details, and destination info within the Philippines.  You can register here .

Once the process was complete, just click submit and a QR code will be generated, with a border in either green or red.

Data submitted in the eTravel is reviewed and verified by the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ), hence, if you receive a green QR code, you may directly proceed with immigration inspection upon arrival. However, if you receive a red QR code, you will be required to undergo further inspection by BOQ before immigration formalities.

I was thankful the QR code was generated instantly for me and was green.

I proceeded back to the immigration counter (and watched many more people from the United flight turned away) before reaching the front again and having no trouble entering the country.

Very simple: save yourself hassle and register in advance with the Philippines eTravel system. Theoretically, United should have checked this in San Francisco prior to boarding my flight, but since it was only United’s second day of service to MNL I understand that some gaps were still in place. Register in advance here .

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I travel October 2023. I too did not know of QRCode requirement. Immigration official asked for code. Like you, I looked puzzled. Official said don’t worry, type into his system for two minutes, and said you are good to go.

I was denied boarding at Seattle airport for lack of Etravel QR code, Delta airlines staff thought it was mandatory at point of orogin outside the Philippines like in Seattle, it’s a hassle coz I have to pay my rebooked ticket to resume my flight to the Philippines

I ask for a refund for my rebooking cost at Delta as CAB authority ruled in my favor but Delta airlines just offered me 2000 dollars ticket voucher which I just took coz Delta airlines don’t offer cash refund just ticket voucher

Would you need that if we were in transit and catching a flight to Bangkok instead of entering the country?

No, it would not have been needed had I just proceeded to transit security.

I don’t believe there are any transit security areas at any of Manila’s 4 NAIA terminals. All arriving int’l passengers including transiting ones will have to clear immigration and customs…You should have been reminded upon check-in at your departure city about the mandatory e-travel requirement, ranging from 72 hours and up to 2 hours before departure. A few passengers have been deported and black-listed from future entry into the country due to this infraction.

There are inT3 but you have to ask an agent to take you. In T1 there is a clear separation for transit pax now that all PAL intl flights are using T1.

Singapore has something similar but it is registration, not QR code. There are about 3 computers to use by the checkpoint if you forgot. That’s nice for those without a phone.

Had similar experience in Bali last month. No mention by airline of qr code requirement. Filled it in while walking from plane to immigration (after ladies beside me told me it was a requirement)

it’s supposedly linked to passport but who knows with the filipino computer systems.. from a filipino

if one fills it out beforehand there is no need to display the QR code though since it is automatic

Have I missed the big news – is every human now born with an iPhone embedded in their forehead?

Not everyone has a working cellphone with them. What do they do? Not allowed into the country?

There are sets of iPads locked on the eTravel page in that area.

Having a cellphone while traveling just makes life so much easier when things go wrong. Don’t understand why anyone would travel without one.

There are two lanes for Etravel inspection in immigration the express lane for those with QR code entitled in BOQ scanning machine and for those with no QR code BOQ personnel will assist them thru manual verification

I had the same thing in March, had no idea I had to do this. In immigration I scanned a QR code on my phone and did it in a few minutes. This October I did it ahead of time, and was never asked for it.

@ Jance: You must search the entry requirements of all host countries that you plan to visit before booking air tickets or leaving home. Then you must bring USD, a passport with 2-6 months validity, hard copies of reservations of flights and accommodations plus your tech gadgets. You should be grateful that English and USD are widely common and accepted around the globe. All airlines will not allow you to board if you do not produce air ticket to the next country. If you have no working phone overseas, you can eliminate many countries to visit on your list. Japan tops the list followed by South Korea, Taiwan, HK, etc.. Without a cell phone to navigate the transit system, you must be proficient at using it as well, you only choice is hiring a tour guide. These are basic knowledge and common practice for all travelers to any destinations.

I completed the online form prior to travel and got my QR code. Upon arrival at NAIA immigration nobody asked to see it. More inconsistent and pointless bureaucracy.

There are doubts in my mind that this is needed because in the three times I arrived in PH they never asked for the code (but I still did it knowing the requirements). Maybe it’s linked in the system so they’ll know if one registers or not

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Immigration bureau says e-Travel system full rollout to start on April 15

FILE PHOTO: Departing passengers line up at the immigration counters of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) before boarding their respective flights in this 2017 file photo. INQUIRER FILES

MANILA, Philippines — The full deployment of the e-Travel System will begin on April 15 for inbound and outbound passengers, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday.

E-Travel System is an online site where travelers can declare their arrival and health information, which aims to streamline traveling to and from the Philippines. It was initially launched in December 2021.

The BI said this new system would replace traditional paper-based registrations in Philippine airports for local and international travel.

“Not only does this speed up immigration clearance, [but] this initiative also ensures interoperability among border management agencies and saves government resources,” BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said in a statement.

Under the e-travel system, arriving passengers must register to the portal within 72 hours before their scheduled arrival time.

Departing passengers must also register within 72 hours but not less than 3 hours from their scheduled departure.

Tansingco reiterated that paper-based registration would only be offered to passengers incapable of using the e-travel system in case the portal is inaccessible. He also noted that the e-Travel portal is free of charge. —Maria Liezl Projella, trainee

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Philippines - level 2: exercise increased caution.

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Exercise increased caution to the Philippines due to  crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping.  Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Do Not Travel to:

• The Sulu Archipelago, including the southern Sulu Sea, due to  crime, terrorism, civil unrest,  and  kidnapping .
• Marawi City in Mindanao due to  terrorism  and  civil unrest .

Reconsider Travel to:

• Other areas of Mindanao due to  crime, terrorism, civil unrest,  and  kidnapping .

Country Summary : Terrorist and armed groups continue plotting possible kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks in the Philippines. Terrorist and armed groups may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. The Philippine government has declared a “State of National Emergency on Account of Lawless Violence in Mindanao.”

Read the  country information page  for additional information on travel to the Philippines.

If you decide to travel to the Philippines:

• Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.
• Avoid demonstrations. 
• Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.   
• Follow the Department of State on  Facebook  and  Twitter .   
• Review the  Country Security Report  for the Philippines.
• Visit the CDC page for the latest  Travel Health Information  related to your travel.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the  Traveler’s Checklist .

The Sulu Archipelago and Sulu Sea – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Terrorist and armed groups continue to conduct kidnappings on land and at sea for ransom, bombings, and other attacks targeting U.S. citizens, foreigners, civilians, local government institutions, and security forces.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Sulu Archipelago and Sulu Sea as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to those areas.

Visit our website for  Travel to High-Risk Areas .

Marawi City in Mindanao – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Civilians are at risk of death or injury due to conflict between remnants of terrorist groups and Philippine security forces in Marawi.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Mindanao as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel there.

Mindanao – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

The Philippine government maintains a state of emergency and greater police presence in the Cotabato City area, and in the Maguindanao, North Cotabato, and Sultan Kudarat provinces.

Terrorist and armed groups continue to conduct kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks targeting U.S. citizens, foreigners, civilians, local government institutions, and security forces.

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Visit the website of the  Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines  in Washington, D.C., for the most current visa information.

If you remain in the Philippines beyond the “admit until” date stamped in your passport by immigration authorities, you may be subject to fines and detention by the  Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI).

Certain foreigners must apply for an  Emigration Clearance Certificate  (ECC) from BI before they may depart the Philippines.

See the Philippine Bureau of Immigration  (BI)'s website for information about Philippine visas, exit clearances, and Alien Certificate Registration (ACR). 

See the  Philippine Retirement Authority  (PRA)'s website for information about the Special Retiree Resident Visa (SRRV).  

U.S. citizens who intend to work in the Philippines should contact the Philippines Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for information.

The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors or foreign residents of the Philippines. 

We advise all U.S. citizens against traveling with potentially prohibited items, such as firearms, on their person or in their checked baggage. While at the airport or traveling in country, possession of prohibited items such as live or spent ammunition or firearms, or anything resembling such items -- whether it be a souvenir, gift, or artifact – may subject the traveler to prosecution and stringent penalties by local authorities.  Learn more about how to avoid problems when traveling abroad with firearms.

Check with your airline to determine whether a particular item is allowed for transport, as well as with the appropriate authorities in the Philippines – such as the  Philippine National Police  and  Bureau of Immigration  – as well as the appropriate authorities in any transit countries.

You can find information on  dual nationality ,  prevention of international child abduction , and  customs regulations  on our website.

Safety and Security

Terrorism:  Terrorist groups, and those inspired by such organizations, are intent on attacking U.S. citizens abroad. Terrorists are increasingly using less-sophisticated methods of attack – including knives, firearms, and vehicles – to target crowds more effectively. Frequently, their aim is unprotected or vulnerable targets, such as:

• High-profile public events (sporting contests, political rallies, demonstrations, holiday events, celebratory gatherings, etc.)
• Hotels, clubs, and restaurants frequented by tourists
• Places of worship
• Shopping malls and markets
• Public transportation systems (including subways, buses, trains, and scheduled commercial flights)

U.S. citizens should remain alert to the potential for explosions and bombings as part of pre-planned attacks, as well as the threat of kidnapping.

Terrorist and armed groups continue plotting possible kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks in the Philippines. Terrorist and armed groups may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities.

The Philippine government has declared a “State of National Emergency on Account of Lawless Violence in Mindanao.” On August 24, 2020, dual suicide bombings in Jolo, Sulu, Mindanao, killed 15 people and injured 77 others.

For more information, please visit our website  here .

Crime:  Confidence games (con games), pickpocketing, Internet scams, and credit/ATM card fraud are common. Be wary of unknown individuals who attempt to befriend you, especially just after you arrive in country. Do not accept food, drinks, or rides in private vehicles from strangers, even if they appear to be legitimate. Solo travelers have been drugged and robbed by strangers after accepting an invitation to visit a tourist destination.

Kidnappings, physical assaults, murder-for-hire, and other violent crimes occur in the Philippines. Philippine government law enforcement agencies are engaged in a nationwide counter-narcotics campaign that has resulted in a sharp increase in violence between police and individuals suspected of involvement in the drug trade. As part of this campaign, law enforcement is engaged in aggressive search and buy-bust operations that could affect foreigners.

Taxis or ride-sharing applications are the recommended form of public transportation. However, taxi drivers and/or individuals using stolen taxi cabs have committed robberies. Ask the hotel, restaurant, and/or business establishment to call a reliable taxi service for you.

• Do not enter a taxi if it has already accepted another passenger.
• Request that the taxi driver use the meter to record your fare.
• Wait for another cab if the driver is unwilling to comply with these requests.
• Make a mental note of the license plate number of your taxi, or text it to someone, should there be a problem.

When driving in the city, make certain that vehicle doors are locked and windows are rolled up.

Travelers have been stopped and robbed shortly after leaving Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport in a taxi or private vehicle. 

One common form of credit/ATM card fraud involves an illicit electronic device attached to ATM card readers that retrieves and records information, including the PIN, from a card's magnetic strip. Refer to the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) website for more  information .

International Financial Scams:  See the  Department of State  and the FBI pages for information on scams.

Internet romance and financial scams are prevalent in the Philippines. Scams are often initiated through Internet postings/profiles or by unsolicited emails and letters. Scammers almost always pose as U.S. citizens who have no one else to turn to for help. Common scams include:

• Romance/online dating
• Money transfers
• Lucrative sales
• Gold purchase
• Contracts with promises of large commissions
• Grandparent/relative targeting
• Free trip/luggage
• nheritance notices
• Work permits/job offers
• Bank overpayments

Victims of Crime:   U.S. citizen victims of sexual assault are encouraged to contact the U.S. Embassy for assistance.

Report crimes to the local police at the 911 hotline and contact the U.S. Embassy at +(63)(2) 5301-2000. Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting the crime.

See our webpage on  help for U.S. victims of crime overseas .

• Help you find appropriate medical care.
• Assist you in reporting a crime to the police.
• Contact relatives or friends with your written consent.
• Provide general information regarding the victim’s role during the local investigation and following its conclusion.
• Provide a list of local attorneys.
• Provide our information on  victim’s compensation programs in the U.S.
• Provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution.
• Help you find accommodation and arrange flights home.
• Replace a stolen or lost passport.

Domestic Violence:  U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence are encouraged to contact the Embassy for assistance.

Tourism:   Please check with the  Philippine Department of Tourism  before traveling. The safety standards you might expect of transport and tour operators, including adventure activities such as diving, are not always met. Sufficient safety equipment may not be provided, and recommended maintenance standards and safety precautions may not be observed. Always use available safety equipment, such as lifejackets or seatbelts, even if others do not. If appropriate safety equipment is not available, use another provider. In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is widely available throughout the country. Outside of a major metropolitan center, it may take more time for first responders and medical professionals to stabilize a patient and provide life-saving assistance. U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance . If you are planning to dive, the  Diver’s Alert Network (DAN)  provides information on diving accident management. 

Local Laws & Special Circumstances

Criminal Penalties:  You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Individuals establishing a business or practicing a profession that requires additional permits or licensing should seek information from the competent local authorities, prior to practicing or operating a business.

The judicial process in the Philippines typically is lengthy, extending for years rather than weeks or months, and individuals charged with a crime can be held in indefinite pre-trial detention as their case makes its way through the judicial system. Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs in the Philippines are severe.

Convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.

If a traveler is found to have any amount of drugs on his or her person, or nearby, when arriving or departing from the Philippines, he or she will be charged with trafficking. Trafficking is a non-bailable charge, and the maximum penalty is life imprisonment. If you intend to enter the Philippines with a prescribed controlled substance (e.g., medical marijuana), obtain clearance from the Philippine government first. 

Since June 2016, Philippine authorities have conducted a public campaign against illegal drugs. This has resulted in armed confrontations between authorities and suspected drug dealers and users.

Always carry a copy of your passport in the event that you are asked about your citizenship. You may be questioned by authorities if you take pictures of certain buildings, especially government buildings or military installations. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs could land you immediately in jail.

The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) may consider the participation of foreigners in demonstrations or political rallies in the Philippines to be a violation of the terms of admission. Foreign nationals who participate in demonstrations, political rallies, or other activity deemed anti-government in nature may be detained and deported for violating Philippine immigration laws.

In the Philippines, any adult in the company of a minor under 12 years old who is not related within the “fourth degree” may be subject to a severe penalty. U.S. citizens should be aware of this law both to avoid unlawful behavior and to protect themselves against potentially frivolous accusations.

Furthermore, some laws are also prosecutable in the United States, regardless of local law. For examples, see our website on  crimes against minors abroad  and the Department of Justice  website.

Arrest Notification:  If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy immediately. See our  webpage  for further information.

Counterfeit and Pirated Goods:  Although counterfeit and pirated goods are prevalent in many countries, they may still be illegal according to local laws. You may also pay fines or have to give them up if you bring them back to the United States. See the  U.S. Department of Justice website for more information.

Faith-Based Travelers:  See the following webpages for details:

• Faith-Based Travel Information
• International Religious Freedom Report  – see country reports
• Human Rights Report  – see country reports
• Hajj Fact Sheet for Travelers
• Best Practices for Volunteering Abroad

LGBTQI+ Travelers: There is no prohibition on entry into the Philippines by LGBTQI+ individuals. Transgender travelers should be aware that immigration officials may require supporting documents if the gender in the traveler’s passport does not reflect the gender expression of a transgender person. According to Philippine law, an individual’s sex must match that assigned at birth as reflected on the official birth certificate, even in cases of post-operative sex reassignment.

Same-sex relationships are not illegal in the Philippines, but they lack legal recognition. No federal law prohibits discrimination against LGBTQI+ individuals. Several cities, however, have passed local ordinances protecting LGBTQI+ rights. Despite these legislative efforts, LGBTQI+ individuals continue to face discrimination and harassment.

See our  LGBTQI+ Travel Information  page and section 6 of our  Human Rights Report  for further details.

Travelers with Disabilities:  Streets, buildings, and public transportation may lack facilities for persons with disabilities. Most public buildings are inaccessible to persons with physical disabilities or mobility impairments.  Government efforts to improve access to transportation for persons with disabilities are limited due to weak implementing regulations.

There are local stores in the Philippines for durable medical equipment (DME) and some pharmacies also carry limited medical supplies and equipment.

• For information regarding disability laws, please visit the Philippines National Council on Disability Affairs website.

Students:  See our  Students Abroad  page and .

Women Travelers:  See our travel tips for  Women Travelers .

For emergency services in the Philippines, dial 911.

Ambulance services are not widely available, and training and availability of emergency responders may be below U.S. standards. Not all ambulances are equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment.

We do not pay medical bills.  Be aware that U.S. Medicare/Medicaid does not apply overseas. Most hospitals and doctors overseas do not accept U.S. health insurance.  For more information about TRICARE medical services overseas (a health care program for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families), including possible vaccinations, please visit their Tricare-overseas website . 

Medical Insurance:  Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. See  our webpage  for more information on insurance overseas. Visit the  U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  for more information on type of insurance you should consider before you travel overseas.

We strongly recommend supplemental insurance to cover medical evacuation.

Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging, along with your doctor’s prescription. Check with the Philippine Bureau of Customs to ensure the medication is legal in the Philippines.

Vaccinations:  Be up-to-date on all  vaccinations  recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Further health information:

• World Health Organization
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC)

Air Quality: Visit AirNow Department of State for information on air quality at U.S. Embassies and Consulates.

The U.S. Embassy maintains a  list of doctors and hospitals  in the Philippines. We do not endorse or recommend any specific medical provider or clinic.

Health facilities in general:

• Adequate health facilities are available throughout the country but health care in rural areas may be below U.S. standards.
• Public medical clinics lack basic resources and supplies.
• Hospitals and doctors often require payment “up front” prior to service or admission.
• Patients bear all costs for transfer to or between hospitals.
• Psychological and psychiatric services are limited, even in the larger cities, with hospital-based care only available through government institutions.
• Hospitals usually require advance payment or proof of adequate insurance before admitting a patient.  
• U.S. citizens have lodged a large number of complaints about unethical business practices, prices, and collection measures against some of the  hospitals in the Philippines. Travelers should make efforts to obtain complete information on billing, pricing, and proposed medical procedures before agreeing to any medical care.  
• Be aware that some hotels or resorts may have exclusive agreements with medical providers, which may limit your choices in seeking emergency medical attention. 
• Medical staff may speak little or no English. 
• Generally, in public hospitals only minimal staff is available overnight in non-emergency wards. Consider hiring a private nurse or having family spend the night with the patient, especially a minor child.

Medical Tourism and Elective Surgery:

• U.S. citizens have suffered serious complications or died during or after having cosmetic or other elective surgery.
• Medical tourism is a rapidly growing industry. People seeking health care overseas should understand that medical systems operate differently from those in the United States and are not subject to the same rules and regulations. Anyone interested in traveling for medical purposes should consult with their local physician before traveling and visit the  U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  website for more information on medical tourism.
• We strongly recommend  supplemental insurance  to cover medical evacuation in the event of unforeseen medical complications.
• Your legal options in case of malpractice are very limited in the Philippines.
• Although the Philippines has many elective/cosmetic surgery facilities that are on par with those found in the United States, the quality of care varies widely. If you plan to undergo surgery in the Philippines, make sure that emergency medical facilities are available and professionals are accredited and qualified. 

Pharmaceuticals:

• Exercise caution when purchasing medication overseas. Pharmaceuticals, both over the counter and requiring prescription in the United States, are often readily available for purchase with few controls. Counterfeit medication is common and may prove to be ineffective, the wrong strength, or contain dangerous ingredients. Medication should be purchased in consultation with a medical professional and from reputable establishments.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Food and Drug Administration are responsible for rules governing the transport of medication to the United States. Medication purchased abroad must meet their requirements to be legally brought back into the United States. Medication should be for personal use and must be approved for usage in the United States. Please visit the  U.S. Customs and Border Protection  and the  Food and Drug Administration  websites for more information.

Water Quality:

In many areas, tap water is not potable. Bottled water and beverages are generally safe, although you should be aware that many restaurants and hotels serve tap water unless bottled water is specifically requested. Be aware that ice for drinks may be made using tap water.

Adventure Travel:

• Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more information about  Adventure Travel .

The following diseases are prevalent:

• Tuberculosis
• Chikungunya
• Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more information about  Resources for Travelers  regarding specific issues in the Philippines.

Air Quality:

• Air pollution is a significant problem in several major cities in the Philippines. Consider the impact seasonal smog and heavy particulate pollution may have on you and consult your doctor before traveling if necessary.

Travel and Transportation

Road Conditions and Safety:  Vehicle traffic is dense and unpredictable. The road system is frequently congested, and drivers are often undisciplined. Consider the risks of driving your own vehicle if you are not used to Philippine road conditions. Avoid driving off the national highways and other paved roads, especially at night. Be extra vigilant when crossing the street. Do not expect vehicles to stop.

Traffic Laws:  If you are involved in an accident, contact the local police, and attempt to stay inside your car until the police arrive before engaging with the other driver. Do not attempt to negotiate with drivers until police arrive. Drivers often ignore or do not yield to emergency vehicles, which may delay their arrival to the scene of an accident.

Always have a valid driver’s license and relevant documents with you when driving. Please review the following notices circulated by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to avoid scams and requests for bribes from apprehending officers:  List of Traffic Violations and Penalties,  No Contact Traffic Apprehension Policy,   and Procedure in Settling Traffic Violations  The MMDA also publishes guidelines on  what to do during vehicular accidents . 

Public Transportation:  Exercise caution while traveling by inter-island ferryboats or other public transportation. Avoid overcrowded or unsafe transport. There have been 19 major inter-island ferryboat accidents since 2012, two with significant loss of life. U.S. government employees are advised not to use inter-island ferry boat services unless they are the only means of transportation available. There have also been a series of bus accidents due to poor bus maintenance or driver error. While taxis are the recommended form of public transportation, there have been safety issues using taxis. Please refer to our Safety and Security section for more information.

See our  Road Safety page  for more information. Visit the  Philippine Department of Tourism website , the national authority responsible for road safety.

Aviation Safety Oversight:  The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the government of the Philippine’s Civil Aviation Authority as being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of the Philippine’s air carrier operations. Further information may be found on the  FAA’s safety assessment page.

Maritime Travel:  Mariners planning travel to the Philippines should also check for U.S. maritime advisories and alerts . Information may also be posted to the  U.S. Coast Guard homeport website  and the  NGA broadcast warnings .

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• See the  State Department’s travel website  for the  Worldwide Caution  and  Travel Advisories .
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• See  traveling safely abroad  for useful travel tips.

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PH's e-Travel System begins full implementation on April 15. Here's how to register

By Jovelyn Cullado Published Apr 15, 2023 9:16 am

Good news, byaheros: You can now expect to spend less time navigating Philippine airports as the Bureau of Immigration has begun the full implementation of the country's e-Travel System today, April 15.

The electronic travel system aims to streamline the country's immigration procedure by providing travelers and crew members entering and departing the country an option to fill out their departure cards, in addition to health declaration forms, online before arriving at the airport.

The e-Travel System was initially launched in December of last year as a replacement for the paper arrival card and One Health Pass travelers must accomplish for immigration clearance.

BI Commissioner Norman Tangsingco said that the inclusion of the departure form is part of the country's way to integrate border control, health surveillance, and economic data analysis in a single data collection platform.

"Not only does this speed up immigration clearance, this initiative also ensures. interoperability among border management agencies and saves government resources," the commissioner explained in a statement .

Since the new system moves toward a paperless procedure, travelers and crew members entering and leaving the Philippines must register their travel information at  https://etravel.gov.ph /  before leaving or arriving the country .

Here's a step-by-step guide on the process:

1. Once you're on the website, begin your registration by supplying the following details: t ype of passport, t ravel type, t ransportation type, d ate of departure, and e-mail address.

2. Proceed to create a personal profile  that contains the following:

• Passport number
• Citizenship
• Country of birth
• Mobile number

3. Provide the address of your permanent residence, including the country and municipality.

4. Proceed to register your travel information:

• Date of departure
• Country of destination and destination address
• Purpose of travel
• Traveler type
• Name of airline and flight number
• Airport of departure

5. Lastly, confirm the details specified on the summary of your registration then submit.

After you have submitted the necessary information, the system will generate a QR code, either in green or red, as proof of registration.  Take note that you must download, take a screenshot of it, or print it before presenting it  to the  attending staff upon boarding or arrival in the country.   

A green QR card says that you are safe to travel since you have registered and completed the necessary documents. Then, you will be guided to the express lane where your card will be scanned and the immigration officer will confirm your flight details. At this point, there is no need to undergo an interview or present physical copy of documents.   

On the other hand, a red QR card means that you have missed one or some documents. You will then be required to manually update your documents and undergo an interview at the airport to determine whether you are safe for travel.     

Also, the interview is a measure to determine if you will be quarantined or need to undergo a rapid Antigen test. 

Remember that the QR code can only be used once and not repeated times. This is to ensure that the system still complies with the Data Privacy Act. 

If you happen to input wrong information in the e-Travel platform, you may still change them as long as you are not processed, verified, and tagged by border health officers. Just click the “Edit Registration” on the website and change the wrong information and details.

Only Filipino passengers departing the country are required to register "72 hours but not less than three hours from their scheduled departure," the BI said.

Meanwhile, those who failed to register or update their e-Travel record may do so online before undergoing immigration inspection or may fill out paper departure cards at the immigration area.

Tangsingco noted, though, that   "the paper-based arrival and departure cards can only be used by passengers who are incapable of e-Travel registration and in the event that the e-Travel site is inaccessible."

Prior to the update on the e-Travel System, the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) expanded its website to allow travelers to pay their travel tax online before their scheduled flights.

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DOT, TPB launch official Philippine travel app

Manila, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines launched Travel Philippines, the country’s official travel companion, today, 30 October 2020. The app provides users access to the latest travel advisories and safety guidelines in various destinations that have reopened to tourism. The easy-to-use platform allows users to create itineraries for their future trips, find up-to-date information on their favorite tourist attractions, and securely store digital copies of travel documents.

“As we continue to reopen the country’s tourism destinations, Travel Philippines timely serves as every tourist’s official guide to safe and fun travel,” said DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat. “With the ever-changing needs and challenges in travel brought about by the pandemic, Travel Philippines will help both domestic and international tourists have safer and more memorable travel experiences amid our ‘new normal’,” added the tourism chief.

DOT and TPB developed Travel Philippines in partnership with inclusion tech venture builder HIMO Global Inc. / Talino Venture Labs. “Unlike other travel companions, we created the go-to companion for the traveler in the new normal, prioritizing ease in access to the latest safety information about their favorite destinations,” said Winston Damarillo, CEO of HIMO Global Inc./ Talino Venture Labs.

Within Travel Philippines is an extensive database of various destinations and attractions that are reopening after the COVID-19 community quarantines. At launch, Travel Philippines features six major tourist destinations: Palawan, Boracay, Bohol, Baguio, Ilocos Norte, and Metro Manila.

The App will be regularly updated with the latest information on these six locations as well as more travel destinations around the Philippines. On top of the basic travel information about these destinations, Travel Philippines will also contain the latest health and safety protocols being implemented within these locations, sourced directly from their local tourism offices.

Travel Philippines also features a built-in itinerary maker that integrates with its extensive catalogue of tourist attractions, local restaurants, and accommodation establishments. Users can bookmark any of the locations they read about within the platform and plan out their trips based on their preferences. Tourists can also upload into their personal Travel Philippines account, digital copies of pertinent documents such as boarding passes, hotel reservations, and medical certificates. Through its encrypted platform, the app will offer users a go-to folder for all of their documents and forms, which they will be able to access even if their device does not have an Internet connection.

“Travel Philippines marks DOT’s continued push to breathe new life into the severely affected tourism industry by promoting safe and responsible travel. We look forward to seeing both domestic and international tourists use Travel Philippines in their future trips,” concluded Romulo-Puyat.

Published:December 21, 2020

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From courtside to paradise: DOT supports FIBA World Cup hosting with Philippine Tour Packages

DOT bares tourism milestones under PBBM’s first year in office; Secretary Frasco optimistic on exceeding industry targets for 2023

PHL int’l tourist arrivals breach 3M mark; tourism receipts surge at P212.47 billion

Frasco inaugurates first ever DOT Tourist Rest Area in PHL

Pbbm trusts frasco, tourism chief gets widespread support.

Frasco launches Philippines Hop-On-Hop-Off for Manila

DOT chief grateful for continued support from lawmakers, employees

Love the Philippines draws widespread support

DOT’s enhanced branding is Philippines’ Love Letter to the world

Batanes joins UNWTO International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories inclusion is a manifestation of Philippines’ successful sustainability efforts in local destinations – DOT chief

The Philippines elected as Vice President of UNWTO General Assembly after 24 Years, nabs Chairmanship of Commission for East Asia and the Pacific

DOT eyes increased arrivals from Cambodia

DOT welcomes positive tourism figures for FY2022; vows sustained industry recovery drive under the Marcos administration

Ph vies for six nominations for the wta 2023.

DOT rallies support of tourism stakeholders on digitalization initiatives

Heritage and Arts Tours in San Juan City get support from DOT

Tourism chief, Deputy Speaker Frasco donate for education of Pagsanjan boatmen’s children

Tour Guides to get more livelihood with Digital Bookings

DOT commits full support on Laguna’s local tourism resurgence; vows for more tourism projects in the province

TWG convened to drive up CRK utilization; travel and tourism to remain ‘spark of hope’ for Clark – Secretary Frasco

Philippines wins Emerging Muslim-friendly Destination of the Year Award (Non-OIC)

Dot supports malacañang heritage tours.

The country’s colorful marine life takes the spotlight in DOT’s Anilao Underwater Shootout

DOT, DND, DILG forge pact to make Mindanao a peaceful and viable tourist destination

DOT, PRA ink partnership

DOT lauds Rosquillos Festival’s showcase of local culture, contribution to local tourism

PHL participation in int’l, local travel and trade fairs yields more than P3 billion in business leads—DOT Chief

More than 43k workers receive dot training on the filipino brand of service excellence (fbse).

DOT vows support to SOCCSKSARGEN, Mindanao

Pbbm approval of phl tourism plan to spur tourism transformation, employment, philippines’ int’l visitor arrivals breach 2m.

DOT lauds PATA’s initiative to rebuild tourism communities in Laguna, Pagsanjan Falls

Filipino tourism frontliners recognized during DOT’s 50th founding anniversary celebration

DOT supports new country brand under the Marcos administration

DOT welcomes the resumption of chartered flights to PHL top destination Boracay

Medical Tourism pushed by Marcos Administration with strategic global partnership – DOT Chief

Frasco meets US filmmakers, media execs to promote Philippine tourism

Record number 1,400 Koreans arrive to Filipino welcome led by Tourism Secretary Frasco

Tourism chief Frasco dives in Puerto Galera, provides alternative livelihood to Oriental Mindoro

Philippine-Turkiye air service deal to boost tourism- DOT Chief

DOT-DOLE Tourism Job Fairs offer more than 8K jobs; 3rd leg set in May

DOT, DOTr jointly conduct inspection at NAIA T2 ahead of Holy Week break

More than 6k jobs up for grabs at DOT’s PHL tourism job fair

Go Negosyo, DOT mount Tourism Summit in Cebu

Business as usual in Puerto Galera; DOT to train tourism workers affected by oil spill for alternative livelihood – Frasco

DOT holds Philippine visa reforms convergence

Philippines hits 260M negotiated sales, bags recognition at the ITB Berlin 2023

DOT chief unveils National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) 2023-2028 at stakeholders’ summit

Frasco meets with Central Europe tourism players, vows prioritization of tourism under Marcos Administration

Philippines comes back with biggest delegation to ITB Berlin, bags sustainable tourism recognitions

Oil Spill affecting tourist sites – DOT Chief

DOT issues guidelines pushing for more openness for tourism enterprises

Tourism chief to lead biggest PHL delegation to ITB Berlin 2023

PHL feted Best Dive Destination anew

New Flights from Clark to boost tourism, decongest NAIA

Frasco lauds Ilocos Norte’s Tan-Ok festival as manifestation of the Philippine Experience’

Frasco: Panagbenga Festival touts Baguio’s tourism resurgence

DOT extends ‘free accreditation’ for tourism establishments

DOT Chief launches Tourism Champions Challenge’ to spur tourism development in LGUs

PHL secures back-to-back nominations at the 2023 World Travel Awards

Frasco convenes first TCC meeting, forecasts full domestic recovery in 2023

Frasco leads groundbreaking of new tourist pit stop to boost Palawan tourism

Frasco leads grand welcome reception for cruise passengers, says ‘PHL aims to be cruise hub in Asia’

Japanese stakeholders bullish of PHL tourism prospects

PBBM, Tourism chief engage Japanese tourism stakeholders in high-level meet in Tokyo

Tourism chief affirms DOT’s support to PH Dev’t Plan 2023-2028

Chinese tourists receive warm welcome from PHL; DOT foresees swifter tourism recovery with Chinese outbound group tour

PHL, CHINA ink tourism implementation deal

PHL breaches 2.6M arrivals for 2022; DOT chief bullish of 2023 projections

DOT lands on Top 3 Highest Approval Rating among Government Agencies; bares targets for 2023

DOT, DICT ink deal for improvement of connectivity in tourist destinations, digitalization of services

DOT, DMW launch newest incentivized tourism promotions campaign

DOT, TIEZA launch 7th Tourist Rest Area in Pagudpud’s Saud Beach

Tourist Rest Area to rise in Bohol

Luzon’s First DOT Tourist Rest Area to Rise In Baguio City

DOT strengthens PHL-Saudi Arabia tourism relations, engages industry key players

Statement of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on the Launch of the e-Travel System

Filipino hospitality, Philippine sustainable tourism highlighted at WTTC Global Summit Saudi Arabia

Frasco welcomes Uzakrota World’s Leading Country Award, PHL destinations’ citations

Frasco eyes more urban parks in the Philippines

DOT’s Frasco is among best-performing cabinet officials- RPMD Survey

Frasco hails first-ever North Luzon Travel Fair as critical to revitalizing tourism; reiterates the Philippines’ readiness for visitors

DOT welcomes long holidays for 2023; PBBM signing of Proclamation No. 90 important stimulus to PHL domestic tourism in 2023: DOT chief

PHL visitor arrivals reach 2M; tourism revenue hit 100B – DOT Chief

Philippines hailed as World’s Leading Dive and Beach Destinations

PHL Tourism Chief initiates tourism cooperation talks with Italian Tourism Minister

Palawan cited “Most Desirable Island” in 21st Wanderlust Travel Award

Outlook for Philippine tourism positive – tourism chief

DOT launches 1st North Luzon Travel Fair

Tourism chief to lead PHL contingent to WTM, brings listening tours to FILCOM in UK

PBBM oks easing of stringent travel restrictions

PHITEX 2022 yields record high 173M sales leads

One Health Pass replaced with PHL’s ‘simpler’ eARRIVAL CARD system

Philippine Experience Caravans to roll out 2023 – Frasco

DOT relaunches Philippine Tourism Awards

DOT exceeds 2022 target arrivals; PBBM rallies support for tourism as admin’s priority sector

Siargao, a priority for Tourism Development — Frasco

STATEMENT OF TOURISM SECRETARY CHRISTINA GARCIA FRASCO

DOT bares tourism wins under PBBM’s first 100 days

Tourist Rest Areas for PHL’s top destination – Cebu

Tourist Rest Areas launched in Mindanao

FY 2023 DOT budget submitted to plenary; Senators press for higher tourism budget

DOT celebrates Philippines’ back to back wins at Conde Naste Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards; Boracay claims spot as top island in Asia anew

Frasco secures CA nod as Tourism Chief

DOT receives HOR nod for P3.573 B budget for 2023

First ever DOT-DOLE nat’l tourism job fair opens

Tourism Chief tackles plans to revive industry, entices foreign investors in New York briefing

PBBM pronouncements at UN meet an “excellent representation” of PHL – Secretary Frasco

DOT-DOLE 1st Philippine Tourism Job Fair pre-registration now open, more than 7k jobs available to tourism job seekers- Sec. Frasco

STATEMENT OF TOURISM SECRETARY CHRISTINA GARCIA FRASCO ON THE LIFTING OF OUTDOOR MASK MANDATE IN THE PHILIPPINES

DOT muling pinarangalan ng Selyo ng Kahusayan sa Serbisyo Publiko 2022

DOT Chief welcomes IATF recommendation to make masking optional when outdoors

Phl scores back to back win in WTA Asia; Intramuros hailed as Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction of 2022

Frasco lays out DOT plans and programs for industry recovery; lawmakers bat for higher DOT budget

More than 1,500 tourism jobs to be offered in joint DOT-DOLE job fair

Dot to ink tourism job fair program – trabaho, turismo, asenso with dole; domestic, international jobs to be available to tourism job hunters.

Thailand to offer tourism job opportunities to Filipinos– Frasco

PHL tourism chief pushes for increased connectivity, interoperability of vax certs, equalization of opportunities, and sustainability in APEC tourism ministers’ meet

Philippines strengthens tourism ties with Thailand

DOT TRAINS BOHOL VENDORS ON FILIPINO BRAND OF SERVICE EXCELLENCE

20 intl, local dive and marine experts take centerstage at PHIDEX 2022

Measures in place to ensure safe travel to PHL – Tourism Chief

FRASCO OPTIMISTIC OF PH TOURISM RESURGENCE, LAUDS CEBU TOURISM SUCCESS

Frasco eyes visitor-friendly, “distinctly Filipino” air, seaports in PHL

DOT celebrates Philippine Accessible Disability Services, Inc. (PADS) Dragon Boat Team historic four gold medal haul

DOT to facilitate interagency effort to strengthen Filipino Brand of Service

DOT to coordinate on quake-hit tourist destinations, heritage sites

PBBM cites tourism as top-priority; orders infra development, enhancement of Filipino brand

DOT chief takes “Listening Tours” to Luzon

DOT Chief affirms support to National Museum of the Philippines; proposes inclusion of museums in tourism circuits

Boracay, Palawan and Cebu hailed World’s Best Islands; DOT celebrates back-to-back accolades for PHL destinations

Marcos push for Tourism Infra strengthens industry, raises PHL global position – DOT Chief

DOT lauds Boracay’s inclusion in TIME’s 50 World’s Greatest Places of 2022

DOT lauds Cebu-based group win in int’l dance competition

Statement of tourism secretary christina garcia frasco on banaue.

Tourism Chief Frasco kicks off listening tours in VisMin, encourages officials to reach out to LGUs, stakeholders

Tourism chief Frasco to go on ‘listening tours’ starting this week

Dot reports increase in domestic tourism in 2021.

Incoming tourism chief receives warm welcome from employees, vows to bring “LGU perspective” to DOT

DOT’s Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) returns to Manila next month

First Davao Dive Expo slated on June 24

DOT touts ‘future farms’ as new and sustainable tourist attractions

DOT pitches PHL as ideal retirement destination in Japan Expo

DOT positions New Clark City as premier tourism investment hub

PH’s significant recovery in travel and tourism hot topic in Routes Asia 2022

DOT’s KAIN NA! takes foodies to a multi-sensory adventure

DOT Presents “Escape: Stories from the Road” Podcast

Second (2nd) Online Master TESOL Certification Course

DOT, MMC Foundation partnership brings ER bikes to three Metro Manila tourist sites

DOT spotlights PWDs and women in tourism with new “It’s More Fun for All” campaign

Media release from the department of tourism.

PHL scraps COVID pre-departure test for fully vaccinated, boostered tourists

DENR, DOT and DILG unveil Year of Protected Areas (YoPA) Campaign marking 90th anniversary of Protected Area establishment in the Philippines

Department of Tourism and Mickey Go Philippines introduce Pinoy Mickey Funko Pops

DOT launches “Keep the Fun Going” sustainable tourism campaign with gamified challenges

DOT reminds AEs on proper flag etiquette

DOT 49th Anniversary speech of the Tourism Secretary

DOT pushes for 100% vaccination of active tourism workers

DOT calls for lowering of testing price cap, certification of more saliva test facilities

PHL may be next filming location as Tourism Summit brings in Hollywood execs

WTTC Investment Tour Highlights Viable Opportunities in Clark, Central Luzon

WTTC lauds PH successful hosting of Int’l tourism Summit

Closing and Congratulatory Message during the Closing Ceremony of the 21st WTTC Global Summit of the DOT Secretary

WTTC: ‘Astonishing Recovery’ for Philippines’ tourism sector

World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Exhibition Booths

WTTC Opening Ceremony Welcome Remarks of the DOT Secretary

WTTC bullish on PH tourism recovery amid Covid-19 pandemic

PHL Foreign tourist arrivals breach 200k mark – DOT Chief

DOT, partner agencies celebrate Filipino Food Month

WTTC announces speakers for its 21st Global Summit in the Philippines

DOT seeks return of Korean tourists, PH’s top market

DOT inks partnership with PNP, PDEA to beef up security in tourist destinations

DOT Launches Digital Travel Magazine “7641”

PHL says “All systems go for full reopening on April 1”; Removes EED as entry requirement

Phl logs more than 100,000 visitor arrivals since feb. 10 reopening.

DOT meets with Japanese tourism execs to boost inbound tourism arrivals

Statement of the DOT on hotel rooms occupancy guidelines

PH opens doors to all foreign tourists with easing of arrival requirements starting April 1

Travel to PHL is “easier”, more fun – Puyat

DOT Launches “Sounds More Fun in the Philippines” Playlist on Spotify

DOT hopeful on higher tourism growth with downgrading of NCR, 38 areas to Alert Level 1

Intramuros visitors up by 132% in February

DOT bares higher tourist influx since reopening

Dot welcomes iatf approval to accept the national vaxcert of 12 additional countries.

PH receives 9,283 inbound tourists; DOT upbeat on higher arrivals in months ahead

Puyat: Walk-in booster shots available for Boracay visitors

All systems go for PHL reopening for international travel- Puyat

Kids’ vaccination to make family travels safe, more fun

DOT lists requirements and protocols for arriving foreign leisure guests

Save the date for the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit in the Philippines

DOT: PH to accept fully-vaxxed tourists from visa-free countries starting Feb. 10

DOT supports ‘Pharmacy and Drive-thru Vaccination Sites’ rollout in Baguio City

DOT Launches “ASMR Experience the Philippines” Project

Dot to hold 2-day conference on english as second language (esl).

PH cities, hotels bag ASEAN tourism awards

Booster shots rolled out for fully vaxxed tourism workers; 50% of NCR hotel staff already “boosted”

DOT trains over 30,000 tourism professionals amid pandemic

Dot welcomes eased travel movement between gcq and mgcq areas for tourism revival, hotel in ‘poblacion girl” fiasco suspended, fined, intramuros gives vulnerable population a breathing space, dot launches website with exclusive travel deals for balikbayans.

Anilao Underwater Shootout stages a successful comeback

DOT’s KAIN NA! makes a comeback in Tagaytay

Dot earns unwto citation for have a safe trip, pinas ad.

Brgy. Bojo in Aloguinsan, Cebu bags UNWTO best tourism village award

More than 95% of tourism workers in dive establishments already vaccinated against covid-19: dot.

DOT: PHL to welcome Int’l tourists soon

Dot welcomes shortened quarantine days for balikbayans, dot asks lgus to simplify entry requirements in tourist spots, miceconnect 2021 positions boracay as asia’s premier bleisure destination, dot releases latest list of domestic destinations waiving rt-pcr tests for fully vaxxed visitors, dot grants incentives to fully vaccinated individuals visiting intramuros.

Statement of the DOT on waiving RT-PCR requirement to Boracay for fully vaxxed tourists

Anilao underwater ‘shootout’ is back

Puyat, dot execs pitch ph tourism in japan travel mart, dot welcomes eased restrictions in mm under alert level 2, free swab tests for domestic tourists starting nov. 1, dot lists destinations without testing requirement, with projected 100% inoculation rate by next month, boracay will soon waive rt-pcr testing for fully vaxxed visitors.

Domestic Travel Welcome-Back: DOT, TPB launch ‘It’s More Fun with You’ ad and ‘Have a Safe Trip, Pinas’ Viber Stickers

22 divers pass dot guide training in anilao.

PH cited Asia’s top beach and dive destination anew in 2021 World Travel Awards

Dot bullish on camiguin’s reopening, boosts covid-19 vax drive, dot clarifies travel guidelines for ncr residents under alert level 4, alert level 3, good for tourism jobs and businesses as holidays near – puyat, 2nd tourism & technology forum: readying for a different future.

DOT vaccination drive for tourism workers continues in Pampanga

Dot welcomes easing of age restrictions for interzonal travel, less quarantine days for travelers an ‘encouraging development’ for tourism industry – puyat.

Vaccination of Rizal tourism workers crucial to industry’s recovery — DOT

Dot welcomes siargao, palawan and boracay win in int’l travel mag awards, over 43k safety seals issued as more businesses apply, dot backs call to shorten quarantine of fully vaxxed travelers, dot calls for cooperation to ensure success of expanded operational capacity of restaurants in ncr.

DOT lauds Samar LGU vax drive for tourism workers

Message of secretary berna romulo-puyat on the celebration of world tourism day, dot ensures compliance of accredited hotels, resorts to new iatf alert level system guidelines.

Cebu vax drive for tourism workers gains traction with more than 50% inoculated

Puyat bares phl hosting of international tourism conference in march 2022.

DOT and TikTok launch #GandaMoPinas Campaign as local borders reopen

Dot invites esl teachers to free online master tesol certification course.

DOT launches “More Fun Awaits” global campaign to showcase travel preps

Statement of the department of tourism (dot), statement of the department of tourism on the inclusion of palawan in t+l’s top islands in asia, world list, more than 50% of country’s tourism workers vaccinated against covid-19 – dot chief, intramuros site visit of dot secretary berna romulo-puyat.

Intramuros sites and Rizal Park to reopen September 16

Philippines boosts participation in expo 2020 dubai, highlights pinoy food, local tourism businesses receive dot, tpb philcare kits.

DOT, partner agencies drive up promotion of Filipino food experience

More than 7.5k tourism workers in Baguio have received Covid vax – Tourism Chief

Dot, tpb distribute p19m worth of materials to promote safety protocols.

DOT, NTF bring vaccination rollout for tourism workers in Siargao Island

DOT: 95% of tourism workers in NCR vaxxed vs Covid-19

Sustainability is key to tourism industry’s recovery — puyat, dot lauds private sector for vaccine rollout in el nido.

PHITEX 2021: Beyond Business slated for September 19-23

Puyat leads vaccination drive for Pampanga tourism workers

More than 75% of Bohol tourism workers eyed for inoculation with second vaccine roll-out

More than 70% of tourism frontliners in metro manila vaccinated vs covid-19 — puyat.

DOT and TPB SUCCESSFULLY STAGED FIRST-EVER HYBRID EDITION OF THE REGIONAL TRAVEL FAIR

Dot, bpos to hold job fair.

Philippines One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration System

Philippines official etravel registration.

The Philippines is a popular destination for tourists, business travelers, and those visiting friends and family. To ensure a seamless immigration process, the government has introduced the Philippines One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration System (eTravel Declaration) .

Philippinesetravel.com aims to provide you with all the necessary information on how to register with eTravel and ensure a smooth journey. We’ll cover:

• What eTravel for the Philippines is
• Who needs to register
• What you need to submit a request
• How to apply online
• Arriving in the Philippines with eTravel Declaration

What Is the eTravel for the Philippines?

The Philippines One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration System (eTravel) is an online arrival/departure card system . It’s designed to streamline the immigration process for travelers entering and exiting the country.

The Declaration System collects essential information about travelers , such as personal details, passport information, and travel itinerary.

If you’re entering the Philippines, you also need to answer some health questions , as it also acts as a Health Declaration.

This information is then used by the Philippine authorities to facilitate a more efficient immigration process . This allows you to spend less time at the airport and more time enjoying your stay in the Philippines.

Who Needs to Use the eTravel to Visit the Philippines?

The eTravel registration is required for all passengers entering or leaving the Philippines by air or sea , including Philippine passport holders. This includes tourists, business travelers, those visiting friends and family, passengers in transit, and residents of the country.

To complete the One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration, you first need to ensure you meet all of the requirements .

How to Register with the Philippines One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration System

To register with the eTravel system for the Philippines , simply follow these steps :

Complete the online application form with the required information

Review your application and ensure all details are correct

Submit your application and pay the eTravel Declaration processing fee, if applicable

Receive a PDF of the eTravel Card QR code via email

Arriving in / Departing from the Philippines with an Approved eTravel

Once you make your Electronic Travel Declaration, the arrival process in the Philippines is straightforward. Upon arrival at the airport, proceed to the immigration area, where you will present your approved eTravel QR code .

It's essential to have a printed or digital copy of your One-Stop eTravel Declaration QR readily available for inspection. You must also present the same passport you used to register to the immigration officer.

The immigration officer will verify your eTravel QR and passport, and once cleared, you'll be granted entry into the Philippines .

However, please note that, depending on your nationality, you may also need to obtain a visa for the Philippines.

The processes for departing the Philippines with the Electronic Travel Declaration System is similar.

You simply present your eTravel QR code to pass through immigration and to board your transportation.

Is the Philippines eTravel the same as the eArrival Card?

Yes , the Philippines One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration System (eTravel) replaces the electronic Health Declaration Card or eArrival Card introduced as a COVID-19 safety measure for the Philippines. The eTravel now acts as a health declaration for the Philippines.

Both of the online systems replaced the traditional paper-based arrival / departure cards for the Philippines , making the submission process more convenient and environmentally friendly.

Is the eTravel the Same as a Philippines Visa?

No , the One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration System Card is not the same as a Philippines visa . If your nationality is not visa-exempt for the Philippines, then you will need to obtain a visa in addition to the electronic arrival card.

Depending on your nationality, this may be either an electronic visa, a visa on arrival, or an embassy visa. If you are eligible for the Philippines eVisa, we recommend the online application method , as it is the most convenient and allows expedited entry to the country.

If you're traveling for business or work , a business visa or work permit is necessary. Your sponsoring company in the Philippines will typically assist with this process, which requires additional documentation, such as an invitation letter from the company.

Remember that requirements can vary , so always carefully check the Philippine entry conditions for your nationality well in advance of your planned departure date.

Is eTravel Declaration still required in the Philippines?

Yes , the eTravel Declaration (Philippines One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration System) is still required for all foreign nationals and Philippine passport holders entering or leaving the country.

How long does it take to register with eTravel?

You can complete the online form for the eTravel in just a few minutes. Through this site, you can register the Electronic Travel Declaration as soon as you wish, right up to the day of travel.

If you require your document urgently, you have the option to select the Priority Service, which guarantees processing within 1 hour . Standard processing typically takes 1 to 2 days.

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There will be road closures throughout Cebu due to a sports event taking place on Sunday, April 21.

We strongly advise you to allow extra time for your journey to the airport to ensure that you arrive on time for your flight. Passengers can utilize both the 1st and 2nd bridges to access Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA).

Plan to be at the airport at least 3 hours before your domestic flight or at least 4 hours before your international flight. If you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us SITE_EMAIL  

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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