Cebu Pacific announced on Thursday that it will relocate its remaining turboprop flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Clark International Airport starting March 29, 2026, as part of government efforts to ease congestion at the country’s main gateway.
The move, ordered under a Department of Transportation (DOTr) resolution, is meant to shift smaller aircraft away from NAIA so flight operations there can run more smoothly. Flights affected by the transfer include routes to Coron, Naga, and El Nido, which is operated by AirSwift.
For passengers, the airline said the transition will be handled automatically. Travelers booked on affected flights will be rebooked to Clark-based services and may choose free rebooking, a travel fund, or a full refund.
The full transfer was originally set for October 26, 2025, but the government extended the deadline to March 29, 2026 to give airlines and passengers more time to adjust.
The directive came from the Manila Slot Coordinating Committee, a multi-agency body overseeing airport capacity at NAIA. The group ordered the gradual removal of turboprop flights in December 2024 to reduce congestion and maximize the use of limited runway and terminal slots.
By freeing up these slots at NAIA, Cebu Pacific plans to add more jet flights from Manila to major domestic hubs such as Cebu and Davao, and to expand international services to destinations like Hong Kong and Kaohsiung.
Cebu Pacific currently operates flights to 37 domestic and 26 international destinations and has a fleet of about 100 aircraft, one of the youngest in the world.
