Passenger traffic at Clark International Airport rose 14.5 percent year-on-year in 2025, to just above 2.75 million, showed data published recently by the airport’s operator.
Domestic travel last year surged by 23.1 percent from 2024, to about 1.04 million passengers. The number of travellers from overseas was up 9.8 percent year-on-year, to 1.71 illion.
The airport’s air traffic movements also climbed 18.3 percent year-on-year, to 22,745 in 2025.
The Clark International Airport is run by Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD) Corp.
“2025 was a year of steady growth for Clark International Airport,” said Noel Manankil, president and chief executive of LIPAD, as cited in local media reports.
“The increase in passenger traffic and improved load factors were supported by stronger airline partnerships. This was also aided by the gradual transfer of turboprop operations from Metro Manila and Clark’s role as a reliable alternative gateway outside the capital,” he added.
All turboprop flights operating from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila are currently being transferred to Clark International Airport, in line with a directive by the country’s Department of Transportation.
Mr Manankil stated: “Looking ahead to 2026, we remain optimistic as airline operations continue to expand at Clark.”
“Cebu Pacific is expected to complete the transfer of all its turboprop operations to Clark by March, which will further increase connectivity, support continued passenger growth, and make travel more convenient for passengers from Luzon and nearby regions,” he added.
Clark, in the province of Pampanga, is home to a cluster of casino properties.
Hann Philippines Inc runs the Hann Casino Resort at Clark Freeport Zone, and is developing the Hann Reserve property at New Clark City. The first facility at Hann Reserve – a golf course designed by former world number-one-ranked golfer Nick Faldo – is expected to open next month.
There are also a number of other gaming venues in Clark, including the Midori Hotel and Casino, Royce Hotal and Casino, and D’Heights Resort & Casino
In terms of the Clark market’s outlook, Philippine-listed Belle Corp has confirmed it has “applied for a gaming licence” there. Belle’s current land-based gaming interests see its subsidiary Premium Leisure Corp getting a share of gaming revenue from Philippine casino resort City of Dreams Manila, run by a unit of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd.
Overall, the Philippines recorded 5.94 million foreign-tourist arrivals in full-year 2025, flat from the prior year, according to data published by the nation’s Department of Tourism. Foreign tourists accounted for 91.6 percent of aggregate arrivals, which include people classified as overseas Filipinos.
