Caloocan: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Caloocan is a city of 1.7 million people in Philippines (National Capital Region), 6 m (20 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre. Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay.
Key facts
Daylight in Caloocan runs from about 11 h 18 min a day in late December to 13 h 2 min in late June (computed for 14.65° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Caloocan is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 12,261-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 74 km), Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 77 km).
Flights to Caloocan: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Caloocan · Driving and car hire
Where to stay
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Caloocan. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (8). Guests have left 54 reviews in total.
Hotels in Caloocan: the full picture, and book
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Quezon City, 9 km
- Manila, 5 km
- Taguig, 18 km — tours
- Antipolo, 17 km — tours
- Pasig City, 12 km
- Valenzuela, 6 km
- Paranaque City, 19 km — tours
- Las Piñas, 22 km — tours
- Calamba, 53 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Muntinlupa, 30 km — buses · car rental · tours
Common questions
Which airport serves Caloocan?
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, plus 2 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Caloocan?
About 1.7 million people live in Caloocan (GeoNames).
What time zone is Caloocan in?
Asia/Manila, currently UTC+8.
What currency is used in Caloocan?
The Peso (PHP). Traffic drives on the right.
How many hotels are there in Caloocan?
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Caloocan, bookable on this site.
Which cities are near Caloocan?
Quezon City (9 km), Manila (5 km), Taguig (18 km), Antipolo (17 km), Pasig City (12 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.