Why go
- Highly-urbanized city in Mimaropa, Philippines.
- Served by Apurawan Airport.
History
Puerto Princesa, officially the City of Puerto Princesa, is a highly urbanized city in the Mimaropa region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 316,384 people.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Cebu Pacific 5J (A319, A320) · 4 routes: Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Manila
- Air Philippines 2P (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- Malaysia Airlines MH (ATR 72) · 1 route: Kota Kinabalu
- Philippine Airlines PR (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- South East Asian Airlines DG (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- Zest Air Z2 (A319, A320) · 1 route: Manila
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Apurawan Airport; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Iwahig Firefly Watching Mangrove Ecotourism And Wildlife Park, 4.9 km); routes include Puerto Princesa - Mangingisda, Puerto Princesa - Cuyo, Puerto Princesa - Coron.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Puerto Princesa (Palawan), Philippines. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.