Domestic-only · Connect via Manila or Cebu
SUG doesn't fly nonstop international, kabayan.
Most kabayan from Surigao transit through Ninoy Aquino (MNL) or Mactan-Cebu (CEB) for international flights. Aviasales finds the cheapest connection live.
Surigao Airport (SUG) — International Flights, OFW Lane, Terminals | 2026
Surigao Airport (SUG)
Surigao Airport (SUG) ang regional gateway ng Caraga — around 320,000 passengers nung 2023. Domestic-only operations; OFW outbound funnels via CEB or MNL. Para sa mga taga-Surigao, Siargao, may option pa rin ang fly-via-Cebu route. Heto ang terminal guide at transit notes ngayong 2026.
Quick facts
- Codes: IATA SUG · ICAO RPMS
- City: Surigao, Caraga (Region XIII)
- Hub airlines: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines
- International service: No
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Popular international routes from SUG
Domestic-only airport — for international, transit via MNL (NAIA) or CEB (Mactan).
Surigao Airport has no scheduled international flights as of 2026-05-09. Kabayan na pa-Gulf, Asia, or Korea, kailangan ng connecting flight via MNL or CEB international gateways.
OFW + balikbayan tips
Domestic-only ang SUG — para sa international, kailangan transit via MNL or CEB. Mga taga-Surigao na OFW karamihan dumadaan sa CEB para sa Gulf at Asia routes. May DMW office sa Surigao City para sa OEC processing bago byahe. Para sa balikbayan box, porter culture casual — PHP 50-150 lang. Tip: kapag galing Siargao (IAO airport), check direct IAO-MNL kaysa SUG transit, minsan mas mura.
Terminals & getting there
Small single terminal, domestic only. Pamasahe via tricycle from Surigao City: PHP 50-100, around 10-15 mins (very malapit). Walang formal taxi service — tricycle dominant. Parking minimal.
FAQ
May international flight ba ang SUG? Wala — domestic only to MNL, CEB. Para sa Gulf/Asia, transit via MNL/CEB.
Pamasahe airport to Surigao City? Tricycle PHP 50-100, around 10-15 mins.
SUG vs IAO (Siargao) for OFW transit? Both domestic. Kapag galing Siargao, IAO direct flights to MNL more frequent ngayon.
Balikbayan box check-in sa SUG? Pwede via PAL/Cebu Pacific domestic, subject to allowance. Re-check sa MNL/CEB international transfer.
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Updated 9 May 2026. Maria Santos is a pseudonymous editorial persona; content is researched and edited by Filipino travel and OFW specialists. About the author →.