San Jose del Monte: 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.
San Jose del Monte is a city of 357,828 people in Philippines (Central Luzon), 56 m (184 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre. It has 1 railway station on record, including San Jose del Monte Station.
Key facts
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Daylight in San Jose del Monte runs from about 11 h 17 min a day in late December to 13 h 3 min in late June (computed for 14.81° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
San Jose del Monte is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 34 km (21 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, 67 km), Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 83 km).
Flights to San Jose del Monte: every airport, routes and times
By rail: stations on record include San Jose del Monte Station. Trains to San Jose del Monte
Buses to San Jose del Monte · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Quezon City, 18 km — tours
- Caloocan, 20 km — tours
- Manila, 24 km — tours
- Taguig, 32 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Antipolo, 23 km — tours
- Pasig City, 25 km — car rental · tours
- Valenzuela, 15 km — tours
- Paranaque City, 37 km — buses · car rental
- Las Piñas, 41 km — trains · buses
- Calamba, 68 km — trains
Common questions
Which airport serves San Jose del Monte?
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, plus 2 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is San Jose del Monte?
About 357,828 people live in San Jose del Monte, across 106 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).
What time zone is San Jose del Monte in?
Asia/Manila, currently UTC+8.
What currency is used in San Jose del Monte?
The Peso (PHP). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near San Jose del Monte?
Quezon City (18 km), Caloocan (20 km), Manila (24 km), Taguig (32 km), Antipolo (23 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.