San Juan: 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 Juan is a city of 134,312 people in Philippines (National Capital Region), 20 m (66 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre. It has 1 railway station on record, including J. Ruiz Station.
Key facts
Daylight in San Juan runs from about 11 h 18 min a day in late December to 13 h 2 min in late June (computed for 14.6° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
San Juan is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 10 km (6 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, 83 km), Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 85 km).
Flights to San Juan: every airport, routes and times
By rail: stations on record include J. Ruiz Station. Trains to San Juan
Buses to San Juan · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Quezon City, 6 km
- Caloocan, 9 km
- Manila, 6 km
- Taguig, 10 km
- Antipolo, 10 km
- Pasig City, 3 km
- Valenzuela, 13 km
- Paranaque City, 13 km
- Las Piñas, 17 km — tours
- Calamba, 45 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
Twin towns and sister cities: Santa Barbara.
Common questions
Which airport serves San Juan?
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, plus 2 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is San Juan?
About 134,312 people live in San Juan, across 6 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).
What time zone is San Juan in?
Asia/Manila, currently UTC+8.
What currency is used in San Juan?
The Peso (PHP). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near San Juan?
Quezon City (6 km), Caloocan (9 km), Manila (6 km), Taguig (10 km), Antipolo (10 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.