A total of 30 airports in the country have been allowed by their local governments to handle commercial flights as of July 2, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
CAAP noted, however, that while some airports are allowed to handle commercial flights, these are subject to different documentary and passenger restrictions.
Domestic flights have been allowed since June in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) but require approval from local government units (LGU).
Airports accepting commercial flights are:
- Romblon
- Naga
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- Clark International Airport
- Cauayan
- Palanan
- Laguindingan
- Dipolog
- Pagadian
- Jolo
- Masbate
- Cotabato
- Zamboanga
- Davao International Airport
- General Santos
- Puerto Princesa International Airport
- Legazpi
- San Jose
- Ozamiz
- Virac
- Basco
- Busuanga
- Tacloban
- Ormoc
- Catbalogan
- Catarman
- Borongan
- Mactan-Cebu International
- Kalibo International
- Antique
The airports of Tacloban, Ormoc, Catbalogan, Catarman, Borongan, Antiuque, and Kalibo, however, have restrictions and do not allow entry of locally-stranded passengers.
Airports still not allowing commercial flights are:
- Surigao (will open in August)
- Siargao (will open in September)
- Dumaguete
- Camiguin
- Sanga-Sanga
- Bohol-Panglao International
- Marinduque
- Bacolod-Silay
- Butuan
- Roxas
- Caticlan
- Maasin
- Hilongos
- Guiuan
- Laoag International
- Tuguegarao
- Calbayog
- Iloilo International
- San Vicente
Bacolod-Silay Airport, Dumaguete Airport and Iloilo International Airport, however, allow particular flights with LGU clearance.
Regular commercial air travel had been suspended since travel restrictions were implemented as part of measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease. Cargo and repatriation flights have remained operational.
Limited commercial flights have started in June following the easing of community quarantines nationwide.
