Bohol-Panglao Airport's first charter flight from Japan

The Bohol-Panglao International Airport in the central Philippine island of Panglao recently welcomed the first charter flight from Japan earlier this month.

Airport operator Aboitiz InfraCapital Bohol Airport Corporation (ABAC) reported that Cebu Pacific 5J8811 with 163 visitors arrived at the Bohol-Panglao Airport from Narita International Airport located outside of Tokyo on May 2. The charter flights was operated in collaboration with the JTB Corporation

In a statement, Bohol-Panglao International Airport General Manager Aldwin Uy said: “We are proud to support this milestone arrival made possible through our strong partnership with Cebu Pacific, the Provincial Government of Bohol, and our tourism partners in Japan. This charter flight demonstrates Bohol-Panglao International Airport’s readiness to handle international traffic, connecting travelers to Bohol’s unique experiences and opportunities, while we continue enhancing our facilities and passenger experience to support stronger international operations.” 

Bohol’s Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado also welcomed the charter flight, which he and the province hopes would open up more flights from Japan.

“This is a very encouraging development for Bohol. We are hopeful that this chartered flight will pave the way for regular international arrivals, particularly from Japan, which has always been a valued tourism market for us,” Aumentado said.

Located on Panglao island in the Philippine province of Bohol, Bohol-Panglao Airport is the main airport for the province’s capital Tagbilaran. Since its opening in November 2018, domestic flights are operated from the airport to Manila, Clark, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, and El Nido. In addition, international flights are operated by South Korean budget carriers Jin Air and Jeju Air to Incheon near Seoul. Flights are also operated to Busan by Air Busan and Jeju Air.