CAAP Hikes Passenger Fee to P900 for International Flights

(SPOT.ph) Flying out of the country from several Philippine airports just got more expensive. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has begun implementing higher passenger service charges (PSC) at all CAAP-operated airports in the country.

CAAP announced in a new memo that passengers who purchased international flight tickets on or after April 21, 2025 will now be charged a P900 PSC. That’s quite a jump from the old P784 fee that’s been in place for nearly a decade. 

Domestic passengers will also see adjusted rates depending on the classification of the airport they are departing from: P350 for international airports, P300 for Principal Class 1 airports, P200 for Principal Class 2 airports, and P100 for community airports. Meanwhile, all of CAAP’s 35 community airports remain free of charge for international flights.

“The adjustment supports CAAP’s efforts to enhance passenger experience and improve airport facilities and operations. The agency is committed to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality aviation services nationwide,” CAAP said in a press release.

However, there are a few people who are exempt from the PSC. Transit/layover passengers, individuals denied entry, and children under two years old at the time of departure will not be charged. The same applies to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), but only for international flights.

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Which Philippine airports will see increased passenger fees by CAAP?

Now the question on everyone’s minds.

The CAAP currently operates five international airports: Davao International Airport, Iloilo International Airport, Kalibo International Airport, and Laoag International Airport, and Puerto Princesa International Airport. These are the airports where the P900 passenger fee will apply for international flights.

Privately operated airports—including Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), Clark International Airport, Caticlan Airport, and Laguindingan Airport—are not covered by the new rates, as they fall outside CAAP’s jurisdiction.

You can check out CAAP's Principal Class I and Principal Class II airports below. This information was gathered from CAAP’s official website, but it's worth noting that this list of airport classifications may have changed or expanded since its last update.

International 

1. Laoag International Airport
2. Puerto Princesa International Airport
3. Iloilo International Airport
4. Kalibo International Airport
5. Davao International Airport

Principal Class I

1. Tuguegarao Airport 
2. Cauayan Airport
3. San Jose Airport
4. Legazpi Airport
5. Naga Airport
6. Bacolod-Silay Airport
7. Roxas Airport
8. Bohol-Panglao International Airport
9. Dumaguete Airport
10. Tacloban Airport
11. Catarman Airport
12. Pagadian Airport
13. Zamboanga Airport
14. Dipolog Airport
15. Laguindingan Airport
16. Ozamis Airport
17. General Santos International Airport
18. Cotabato Airport

Principal Class II

1. Baguio Airport
2. Basco Airport
3. Sangley Airport
4. Romblon Airport
5. Marinduque Airport
6. Busuanga Airport
7. San Vicente Airport
8. Cuyo Airport
9. Virac Airport
10. Masbate Airport
11. Antique Airport
12. Calbayog Airport
13. Ormoc Airport
14. Jolo Airport
15. Camiguin Airport
16. Siargao Airport
17. Surigao Airport
18. Tandag Airport
19. Butuan Airport

Community airport

1. Vigan Airport
2. Lingayen Airport
3. Rosales Airport
4. San Fernando Airport
5. Palanan Airport
6. Itbayat Airport
7. Bagabag Airport
8. Plaridel Airport
9. Baler Airport
10. Iba Airport
11. Alabat Airport
12. Jomalig Airport
13. Lubang Airport
14. Calapan Airport
15. Mamburao Airport
16. Pinamalayan Airport
17. Wasig Airport
18. Casiguran Airport
19. Daet Airport
20. Bacon Airport
21. Bulan Airport
22. Siquijor Airport
23. Ubay Airport
24. Batayan Airport
25. Massin Airport
26. Borongan Airport
27. Biliran Airport
28. Guiuan Airport
29. Hilongos Airport
30. Catbalogan Airport
31. Siocon Airport
32. Ipil Airport
33. Liloy Airport
34. Cagayan de Sulu Airport
35. Iligan Airport
36. Wao Airport
37. Malabang Airport
38. Mati Airport
39. Mlang Airport
40. Allah Valley Airport
41. Bislig Airport

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