Type: AirportLocation: Barangay Tawala, Panglao Island, Bohol
Overview
Bohol-Panglao International Airport (IATA: TAG, ICAO: RPSP) opened 27–28 November 2018 on Panglao Island, replacing the old Tagbilaran City Airport (now closed to commercial aviation, being redeveloped as a business park).
The terminal features an undulating roof designed to evoke Bohol’s Chocolate Hills, incorporating solar power and passive natural ventilation — marketed as the Philippines’ first eco-airport.
Concessionaire: As of December 2024, the airport operates under a 30-year public-private partnership concession with Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC), which replaced the previous GMR Megawide arrangement. All operational and expansion planning is now under AIC.
Coordinates: OSM-verified (relation 13149256). Source: staging audit 2026-06-13, HIGH confidence.
Airlines and routes
Domestic
| Airline | Key routes |
|---|---|
| Philippine Airlines | Manila (multiple daily), domestic regional |
| Cebu Pacific | Manila (multiple daily), Davao, Iloilo, Clark |
| AirAsia Philippines | Manila, regional |
| AirSWIFT | El Nido / Palawan |
Manila–Bohol is the highest-frequency domestic corridor, flown multiple times daily by Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific.
International (seasonal)
| Airline | Route |
|---|---|
| Jeju Air | Seoul Incheon |
| Jin Air | Seoul (seasonal) |
| Air Busan | Busan, South Korea |
International charter schedules fluctuate — check directly with carriers before booking.
Critical arrival notes
⚠️ No ATMs inside the terminal: there are no functional ATMs past the security checkpoint or in the arrivals area. Withdraw sufficient Philippine Pesos (PHP) in Manila, Cebu, or Tagbilaran City before travelling to Panglao’s resort areas.
⚠️ No Grab / ride-hailing: GrabCar and GrabTaxi are not available on Panglao Island or in Bohol province. Pre-arrange airport transfers through your resort, or use fixed-rate registered tourist transport vans at the arrivals terminal.
Ground transport from the airport
The airport is on Panglao Island, ~15–20 km from Tagbilaran City centre.
| Mode | Destination | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-arranged resort shuttle | Hotel/resort | Varies | Most reliable; arrange in advance |
| Fixed-rate airport van | Tagbilaran City, Panglao resorts | 20–35 min | Negotiate at arrivals terminal; no meter |
| Tricycle | Nearby Panglao barangays | 10–20 min | ₱150–300/trip; local zones only |
- For the return trip: budget an extra 30–45 min for bridge traffic between Panglao Island and Tagbilaran — both road bridges can back up during peak hours.
Terminal facilities
- Spacious departure lounge with gadget-charging stations
- Free public Wi-Fi
- Currency exchange (basic counters — bring PHP cash)
- Fully accessible (ramps, elevators, dedicated restrooms, mother-and-child room)
- No ATMs inside secure area (see above)
Notes
- Old Tagbilaran City Airport (Torralba Street, city centre): permanently closed to commercial aviation. Do not attempt to board flights there.
- IATA TAG and ICAO RPSP are inherited from the old airport.
Operators at this terminal
- Philippine Airlines
- Cebu Pacific
- AirAsia Philippines
- AirSWIFT
- Jeju Air (international, seasonal)
- Jin Air (international, seasonal)
- Air Busan (international, seasonal)
Routes served by these operators
Terminal facilities
- Single-level terminal, natural light and open-air ventilation
- Departure lounge with gadget-charging stations
- Free public Wi-Fi throughout the terminal
- No ATMs inside the secure terminal area — withdraw cash before arrival
- Currency exchange counters (basic)
- VIP airport lounge (via airssist concierge service)
- Accessible infrastructure: ramps, elevators, mother-and-child room