Philippine Airlines PR

Philippines ICAO PAL Callsign PHILIPPINE Budget carrier Active
Routes
144
Destinations
30
Hubs
6
Status
Active

About Philippine Airlines (PR)

Philippine Airlines is a mid-sized regional carrier based in Philippines. It operates as a low-cost carrier and is currently listed as active in our reference data. Across its scheduled network, Philippine Airlines serves roughly 30 direct destinations from 6 primary airport(s), totalling around 144 documented route pairings. a focused carrier with a meaningful regional schedule. The carrier’s ATC callsign is PHILIPPINE.

Fare structure & what's included

As a low-cost carrier, Philippine Airlines typically advertises a stripped-down base fare. Cabin bag in the overhead bin, checked bags, seat selection, priority boarding, and on-board food are usually charged separately. The total ‘door-to-door’ cost can still be lower than a legacy economy ticket if you travel light, but it pays to price the bundle, not the headline. Always pay for bags online; airport prices are dramatically higher.

Hubs & main bases

The airline's primary operational bases include the airports listed below. Bookings that originate from a hub almost always have more frequency, more competitive pricing, and better recovery options if a flight is cancelled. If you are connecting through a hub, allow at least the airline's published minimum connection time plus 30 minutes during winter or in known-bad-weather seasons.

Booking & check-in tips

  • Book directly on the airline website. Third-party agencies often charge service fees and complicate any future change request.
  • Check in online the moment check-in opens (most carriers open 24–48 hours before departure). Late check-ins are first to be denied boarding when a flight is oversold.
  • Pre-pay any bags or seat selection at booking, not at the airport. Gate fees are punitive.
  • Sign up for the loyalty programme even for a single trip. Many carriers waive change fees or offer faster rebooking for members.

Operational notes

This profile is generated from open route data and is intended as a quick reference for budget travellers researching itineraries. Schedules, equipment, and even airline status can change between seasons; cross-check the live timetable on the carrier's own site before purchase. If a route appears here that the carrier no longer operates, treat it as historical signal. Many of the most affordable secondary routes are seasonal.

Hub airports

Top destinations served

CodeAirportCityCountry
MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport Manila Philippines
CEB Mactan Cebu International Airport Cebu Philippines
KLO Kalibo International Airport Kalibo Philippines
ICN Incheon International Airport Seoul South Korea
DRW Darwin International Airport Darwin Australia
HKG Hong Kong International Airport Hong Kong Hong Kong
NRT Narita International Airport Tokyo Japan
ZAM Zamboanga International Airport Zamboanga Philippines
PUS Gimhae International Airport Busan South Korea
TPE Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Taipei Taiwan
YVR Vancouver International Airport Vancouver Canada
BNE Brisbane International Airport Brisbane Australia
AUH Abu Dhabi International Airport Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
BAH Bahrain International Airport Bahrain Bahrain
BCD Bacolod-Silay Airport Bacolod Philippines
BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok Thailand
BSO Basco Airport Basco Philippines
BXU Bancasi Airport Butuan Philippines
CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Guangzhou China
CBO Awang Airport Cotabato Philippines
CGK Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Jakarta Indonesia
CGY Laguindingan Airport Cagayan de Oro City Philippines
CRM Catarman National Airport Catarman Philippines
CYP Calbayog Airport Calbayog City Philippines
DGT Sibulan Airport Dumaguete Philippines
DMM King Fahd International Airport Dammam Saudi Arabia
DOH Hamad International Airport Doha Qatar
DPL Dipolog Airport Dipolog Philippines
DPS Ngurah Rai (Bali) International Airport Denpasar Indonesia
DVO Francisco Bangoy International Airport Davao Philippines

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