Philippines: airport fees and taxes
This is the country index for Philippines: 1 airport and 3 passenger charges currently tracked. The airport pages contain the payment instructions, source links and dated change logs.
Also tracked: 0 suspended and 1 proposed charge. These are shown for planning but are not treated as payable now.
Airports covered
How charges are paid
Payment methods differ by charge. Across the records for Philippines, the published methods include:
- Inside the ticket (international since November 2014). Exempt passengers claim refunds at MIAA counters after immigration.
- Often in the ticket, or at TIEZA counters, offices and online
- Would be added to tickets
Charge comparison
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
At Manila's NAIA the international terminal fee is PHP 950 (domestic PHP 390) from 14 September 2025, and it is built into your ticket. Filipino citizens, permanent residents and foreigners who have lived in the Philippines for over a year pay the travel tax of PHP 1,620 in economy. The proposed US$4 CAISS border security fee is not charged: it is still under government review.
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How paid | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger service charge (terminal fee) | PHP 950 international · PHP 390 domestic | Departing passengers. Overseas Filipino workers and some other groups exempt. | Inside the ticket (international since November 2014). Exempt passengers claim refunds at MIAA counters after immigration. | In force |
| Travel tax | PHP 1,620 economy · PHP 2,700 first class. Reduced rates PHP 810 / 1,350 and PHP 300 / 400 | Filipino citizens, permanent residents and foreigners resident over one year. Exempt travellers pay a PHP 250 processing fee. | Often in the ticket, or at TIEZA counters, offices and online | In force |
| CAISS border security fee | US$4 per international trip (proposed) | International passengers | Would be added to tickets | Proposed only |
Last checked 19 October 2026. Open the complete airport record, payment guidance and sources.