Did you know that the islands on which the Philippines are located, there are 7,000? And of these, only 2,000 are inhabited! The archipelago was discovered by Ferdinand Magellan. It can be reached by water or air. The first way is suitable for travelers from neighboring countries: Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia or Taiwan. All other tourists will have to use the plane. There are about 260 different airfields in the country. The state plans to build new and develop old communication hubs. There are only 76 hard surfaces. So the Philippines, airports … Let's discuss international and domestic.
The main city of the Philippines is Manila
The main international airport "Beninho Aquino" is located in the capital of the island nation - Manila. Unfortunately, this airport has already been in the top ten worst in the world, so you should not expect high quality service, developed infrastructure and impressive exterior design. It consists of four terminals. The first one works to receive international flights, the second - domestic (Philippine Airlines). The third terminal is designed for landing aircraft of international companies, the fourth -internal. At 90 km from Manila there is another airport - "Clark". The Philippines are known for the fact that they always take fees when departing (domestic - 200 pesos, international - 600 pesos). It is unprofitable to fly to this airport, since it will take too long to get to Manila (1.5-2 hours, or maybe all 5).
Philippines, airports. Cebu, Zamboanga, Davao
In Cebu is located the second largest and most important air port "Maktan Cebu". It is here that planes from many Asian countries arrive. The Zamboanga airfield, located in the city of the same name on the island of Mindanao, is another international airport in the Philippines. It is very often unsettled here. The air port that mainly receives flights from Singapore is Davao Francisco Bangoy. It is located in the south of the country near the city of Davao. It is operated by SilkAir.
Opening the Philippines! Domestic airports
Without a huge waste of time and money, you can move from one island to another using the services of local airlines. There are five of them:
- Zestair.
- Philippine Airlines.
- PAL.
- Airphil Express.
- Cebu Pacific Air.
When going on such a trip, be prepared to fly in a small aircraft with a maximum capacity of 15-20 people. The view from the porthole will amaze the richest imagination! It is worth remembering the "bad habit" that the Philippines has - airports often delay flights. So don't forget to add extra time toestimated departure.
Philippines, Boracay. Kalibo Airport
If you want to visit a real paradise, then this island is for you! Its area is only 10.32 sq. m, and the length is 7 km. The main attraction is a white as flour beach. It is periodically included in the list of the best in the world. The airport on the island operates exclusively with domestic airlines. Therefore, you can get there only by making a transfer in Manila. From "Kalibo" to the ferry there is a paid bus (650 pesos). The cost of a flight from the capital to this airfield is 2 times cheaper than to the city of Caticlan (from here you can also get to Boracay Island). Have an easy flight and a memorable trip to the Philippines! The airports of the islands are waiting for you!
