A Guide to Philippine Airports’ Terminal Fees

If you got a plan on visiting the Philippines, one island at a time, you better start preparing now for that epic vacation, ‘cause who wouldn’t want a hassle free travel right?

Since the Philippines is an archipelago, you’ll encounter various modes of transportation to reach each of its islands. The most common transfer is via air travel. Though some flights might be costly, but it’s your best option if faster travel time is what you need.

So, before your big travel day, we’re here to give you a quick guide on fees that you need to pay at the airports:

What is the Airport Terminal Fee?

Also known as “Philippine Passenger Service Charge”, it’s the airport tax/ exit fee collected from passengers departing from Philippine Airports. For domestic flights, the fee ranges from P 50 - P 200 per person, while P 550 - P 700 for international flights.

Below is the list of major Philippine (PH) airports and infos on when and where you need to pay the Terminal Fees:

Major PH Airports	Domestic Flight	Fees	International Flight	Fee
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)	Included in ticket price	P 200	Included in ticket price	P 550
Clark International Airport (CRK)	Pay at the airport	P 150	Pay at the airport	P 600
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)	Included in ticket price	P 300	Pay at the airport	P 850
Bohol –Panglao International Airport (TAG)	Included in ticket price	P 100	Pay at the airport	P 700
Kalibo international Airport (KLO)	Included in ticket price	P 200	Pay at the airport	P 700
Boracay –Caticlan Airport (MPH)	Included in ticket price	P 200	Pay at the airport	N/A
Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)	Included in ticket price	P 200	Pay at the airport	P 700
Davao International Airport (DVO)	Included in ticket price	P 200	Pay at the airport	P 700
Iloilo International Airport (ILO)	Included in ticket price	P 200	Pay at the airport	P 700
Cagayan De Oro –Laguindingan Airport (CGY)	Included in ticket price	P 200	Pay at the airport	N/A
Bacolod –Silay International Airport (BCD)	Included in ticket price	P 200	Pay at the airport	P 700
Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)	Included in ticket price	P 150	Pay at the airport	P 700

For the other Philippine Airports, the terminal fee is already included upon booking your domestic flights with fees as follows: 

Airports in Luzon	Fee
Basco (BSO)	P 100
Busuanga –Coron (USU)	P 100
Cauayan (CYZ)	P 100
Laoag (LAO)	P 200
Legazpi (LGP)	P 150
Masbate (MBT)	P 100
Naga (WNP)	P 100
Romblon –Tablas (TBH)	P 100
San Jose (SJI)	P 150
Tuguegarao (TUG)	P 150
Virac (VRC)	P 100

Airports in Visayas	Fee
Calbayog (CYP)	P 50
Catarman (CRM)	P 100
Dumaguete –Sibulan (DGT)	P 150
Tacloban (TAC)	P 150

Airports in Mindanao	Fee
Butuan (BXU)	P 150
Camiguin (CGM)	P 50
Cotabato (CBO)	P 150
Dipolog (DPL)	P 150
General Santos (GES)	P 150
Jolo (JOL)	P 100
Ozamiz (OSZ)	P 100
Pagadian (PAG)	P 150
Siargao (IAO)	P 150
Surigao (SUG)	P 150
Tandag (TDG)	P 100
Tawi-Tawi (SGS)	P 50

How to know if the Terminal Fee is already included in the ticket? 

On your booking receipt or when you’re booking your air ticket, you may check it at the breakdown of taxes and fees. Usually, it’s labeled as DPSC (Domestic Passenger Service Charge), IPSC (International Passenger Service Charge), or PH Passenger Service Charge.

Are there exemptions from paying Terminal Fees?

Yes, infants below 2 years old on the date of travel and guests connecting through Philippine airports except Manila, Cebu and, Caticlan (Boracay) are exempted from paying the said fee. Those exempted also include athletes endorsed by the Philippine Sports Commission and pilgrims endorsed by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos.

Is it the same from the Philippine Travel Tax?

No, the Philippine Travel Tax and Terminal fee are separate charges. But, if you’re a foreigner traveling in the Philippines on a short visit or simply transiting you don’t have to worry about paying this one. It is imposed by the government and only collected from Filipinos traveling abroad and foreign passport holders who stayed in the Philippines for over a year upon existing date of departure. Exempted from paying the Philippine Travel Tax are the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), infants (2 years old and below), and a Filipino who is a permanent resident abroad staying in the Philippines is less than a year.

Whether you’re traveling abroad or domestic, be mindful of the other things that you might have to pay during your trip. Other than having a well-planned itinerary don’t forget to keep a secure allowance for these necessary fees for a smooth and well-budgeted trip.  

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