CAAP lifts flight suspension for repatriating Filipinos

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has lifted the suspension on inbound international flights for repatriating Filipinos, effective Monday, May 11, 2020, following a directive from the National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19.

Inbound international charter flights are permitted on Mondays and Thursdays, requiring prior clearance from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and CAAP.

Scheduled inbound international commercial flights can land on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with CAAP approval needed 48 hours before departure.

These measures are in place to manage NAIA's 400-passenger daily capacity limit and to coordinate flight schedules, as imposed by the IATF.

The restrictions, which run until June 10, 2020, specifically apply to NAIA, while other international airports may have their own approved restrictions.

Flights for emergencies, cargo, air ambulance, military, weather mitigation, maintenance, and authorized outbound ferry/cargo flights with passengers remain unrestricted.

Entry restrictions for foreign tourists and non-residents will continue to be enforced.