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CRK Diosdado Macapagal International Airport

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Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (CRK) serves Manila, about 80 km northwest of Manila. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACRK
ICAORPLC
ServesManila
From centre79 km
Non-stop8
Airlines7
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Elevation148 m

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The airport in numbers

Diosdado Macapagal International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Diosdado Macapagal International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 941,532 passengers in 2020, against a peak of 4.0M in 2019.

Passengers / year
941,532
as of 2020
Peak traffic
4.0M
in 2019
Elevation
148 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2003–2020

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Diosdado Macapagal International Airport to Manila

The airport is about 80 km northwest of Manila, about 83 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Use Grab (legal) or a metered 'yellow airport taxi'. Don't take a 'white taxi' without a meter. Estimated fare to the centre: ₱1046–₱1661.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~58 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~83 min₱1046–₱1661
Private transfer~83 minfixed upfront
Car rental~83 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From CRK to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Caloocan74 km78 min₱982–₱1559
Quezon City80 km84 min₱1058–₱1681
Taguig92 km97 min₱1211–₱1924
Baguio137 km144 min₱1785–₱2835
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Diosdado Macapagal International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₱1046–₱1661 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Angeles City ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Diosdado Macapagal International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 8 destinations, operated by 7 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Cebu Pacific · South East Asian Airlines · Dragonair · Jin Air · Asiana Airlines · Qatar Airways · Tiger Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Diosdado Macapagal International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Diosdado Macapagal International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Angeles City shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Diosdado Macapagal International Airport to the centre of Manila?
Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi. The airport is about 80 km northwest of Manila, about 83 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Diosdado Macapagal International Airport to Manila?
Roughly ₱1046–₱1661 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Diosdado Macapagal International Airport?
Use Grab (legal) or a metered 'yellow airport taxi'. Don't take a 'white taxi' without a meter.
What's the cheapest way from Diosdado Macapagal International Airport to Manila?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi.
Can I get from Diosdado Macapagal International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Diosdado Macapagal International Airport?
About 8 destinations, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Kalibo. 7 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Diosdado Macapagal International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Diosdado Macapagal International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Diosdado Macapagal International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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