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Philippines · Mimaropa

Puerto Princesa: how to get there and around

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Puerto Princesa is a city of 222,673 people in Philippines (Mimaropa), 20 m (66 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Puerto Princesa International Airport / PAF Antonio Bautista Air Base (PPS), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population222,673
Elevation20 m (66 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Manila (UTC+8 now)
CurrencyPeso (PHP)
Dialling code+63
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Coordinates9.739, 118.735
Puerto Princesa

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Daylight in Puerto Princesa runs from about 11 h 36 min a day in late December to 12 h 44 min in late June (computed for 9.74° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Puerto Princesa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Puerto Princesa International Airport / PAF Antonio Bautista Air Base (PPS), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Puerto Princesa?

Puerto Princesa International Airport / PAF Antonio Bautista Air Base (PPS), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre.

How big is Puerto Princesa?

About 222,673 people live in Puerto Princesa (GeoNames).

What time zone is Puerto Princesa in?

Asia/Manila, currently UTC+8.

What currency is used in Puerto Princesa?

The Peso (PHP). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Puerto Princesa?

San Jose (386 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.