SFS Subic Bay International Airport
Subic Bay International Airport (SFS) serves Manila, about 80 km west 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.
Subic Bay International Airport — facts & history
We pulled Subic Bay International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 7,059 passengers in 2009, against a peak of 21,745 in 2003.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from Subic Bay International Airport to Manila
The airport is about 80 km west 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: ₱1051–₱1669.
Tipping: Round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~58 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~83 min | ₱1051–₱1669 | |
| Private transfer | ~83 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~83 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From SFS 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.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caloocan | 77 km | 80 min | ₱1020–₱1620 |
| Quezon City | 85 km | 90 min | ₱1122–₱1782 |
| Taguig | 92 km | 97 min | ₱1211–₱1924 |
Which way suits you from Subic Bay International Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₱1051–₱1669 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 Olongapo City ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Subic Bay 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.
Hotels near Subic Bay International Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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About this page
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026