How to find cheap flights to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
RM900 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Puerto Princesa International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to PPS, the lowest fare is RM452.
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To get cheap tickets to Puerto Princesa, where Puerto Princesa International Airport is located, book three months before you travel. That's the general recommendation for landing the best deals.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Puerto Princesa by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will let you browse fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save.
If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Puerto Princesa, consider taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Puerto Princesa International Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Puerto Princesa
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Puerto Princesa is usually August.
To find the cheapest month for flights to PPS, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
January is the most popular month for flights to PPS. It's the perfect time to experience Puerto Princesa at its liveliest.
Travel in February if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Puerto Princesa are generally more affordable.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Puerto Princesa is warmest in May, with averages of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF), February sees the lowest temperatures.
With seven days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Puerto Princesa.
October brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 22 days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Flying to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Puerto Princesa International Airport, these top airlines make getting to Puerto Princesa nice and easy:
Philippines AirAsia is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 72% of its flights into this airport touch down as scheduled, making it a great choice when booking your PPS plane ticket.
You'll be touching down in the UTC+8 timezone at PPS.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Puerto Princesa International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to PPS:
Flights taking off from Puerto Princesa International Airport touch down when expected 72% of the time. This figure helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.
Getting to central Puerto Princesa from Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
The distance from PPS to central Puerto Princesa is about 8 kilometres.
If you're taking a taxi or ride-sharing after your flight to PPS, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 30 minutes.
Puerto Princesa makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:
Puerto Princesa highlights
Jump off your flight to Puerto Princesa and find your way to these well-known attractions:
Palawan Heritage Centre: A classic spot to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 3 kilometres south of the city centre.
Plaza Cuartel: This is another good reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 3 kilometres southwest of the heart of Puerto Princesa.
How to get to Narra from Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
Going directly to Narra? From PPS, it takes around 1 hour 45 minutes to drive there. The city is about 88 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) to Roxas
Roxas is around 88 kilometres from Puerto Princesa International Airport. If that's your destination, the trip by public transport takes about 2 hours 25 minutes.
The drive time to Roxas is roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Explore more of the Philippines
Up for more adventures? Narra is a must-do while you're in the Philippines. It's around 64 kilometres southwest of Puerto Princesa and features Estrella Falls, Rasa Island and Narra Lagoon.