Clark Gateway
Clark International Airport (CRK) is where the Cebgo and AirSWIFT turboprops to Siargao and Naga now leave from. This is the logistics page for the connection: where to sleep, where to eat, how the buses and transfers reach Manila, and who rents a car or motorbike.
Getting There
Clark International Airport (CRK), in Pampanga north of Manila, matters for surf trips because since 29 March 2026 all Cebgo and AirSWIFT turboprop flights operate from Clark, not Manila (reported on the Manila Gateway page). Cebu Pacific's Siargao turboprop flights leave from Clark six times a week (reported on the Siargao zone page), and the Naga route, the way into the Bagasbas area, now flies only from Clark, three times a week (reported on the Manila Gateway page). The site's research on international arrivals into Clark is limited, so check your airline for the routing.
Register free on the government's eTravel system within 72 hours before arrival, and use only etravel.gov.ph. US and EU passports are visa-free for 30 days with a return or onward ticket and a passport valid six months beyond your stay, and the stay can be extended through the Bureau of Immigration (reported on the Philippines entry page). Rules depend on your passport, so check the official source before you book. The full list is in Getting Into the Philippines.
Getting Out of the Airport
- To Manila (NAIA): Clark International Airport lists Genesis point-to-point buses to NAIA at PHP 450 each way, with free rides from NAIA Terminal 3 announced from 1 April 2026 (reported on the Manila Gateway page). See the Manila Gateway.
- At the airport: taxis at the arrivals exit and the Grab pickup at Bay 8 (reported).
- Boards: Cebgo and AirSWIFT turboprop routes carry Cebu Pacific's 6 ft surfboard limit with case (reported on the Manila Gateway page), so a longer board needs another routing.
Other Gateways for These Routes
- Clark (CRK): the departure point for the Siargao and Naga turboprops (this page).
- Cebu (CEB): about five Cebu Pacific flights a day to Siargao, and the route it recommends from Manila (reported). See the Cebu Gateway.
- Siargao (IAO): the arrival end of the Clark turboprop. See the Siargao Gateway.
For the full route notes, see the Siargao Getting There section and the Manila Gateway.
Stays
Clark Freeport
- Clarkton HotelClark Hotel with a high rating from nearly 1,500 reviews. About 2 km from Clark Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.2 from about 1,400 reviews. Google Maps listing
- La Grande ResidenceClark Hotel with a high rating from over 550 reviews. About 3 km from Clark Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.4 from about 560 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Capitol Hill Hotel & SuitesClark Hotel with a high rating from over 300 reviews. About 3 km from Clark Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.4 from about 340 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Hotel Seoul ClarkClark Hotel with a high rating from over 900 reviews. About 5 km from Clark Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.4 from about 920 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Clark M Stay HotelClark Hotel with a high rating from nearly 200 reviews. About 4 km from Clark Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.4 from about 190 reviews. Google Maps listing
Clark and Angeles are separate areas. Clark Freeport is the quieter, closer base for an early flight.
Where to Eat
Clark and Angeles
- Hola ParadeClark Restaurant with a top rating from over 4,500 reviews. About 4 km from Clark Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from about 4,600 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Consuelo by Chef Vince GarciaClark Filipino restaurant with a top rating from over 1,200 reviews. About 4 km from Clark Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from about 1,200 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Matam-ihClark Filipino restaurant with a solid rating from over 1,300 reviews. About 4 km from Clark Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.1 from about 1,300 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Aling LucingAngeles Restaurant known for sisig, with a solid rating from over 2,100 reviews. About 1 km from Angeles City in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4 from about 2,200 reviews. Google Maps listing
Bakeries and Cafes
- VG Bakery + BistroClark Bakery with a top rating from over 1,200 reviews. About 4 km from Clark Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.7 from about 1,200 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Here CafeAngeles Cafe with a high rating from over 1,200 reviews. About 8 km from Angeles City in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.3 from about 1,200 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Bloom and Brew CafeClark Coffee shop with a top rating from over 250 reviews. About 2 km from Clark Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.6 from about 270 reviews. Google Maps listing
Transport Companies
Buses and Transfers
- Clark International Airport Bus TerminalClark Bus terminal at the airport, where the Genesis point-to-point service to NAIA is listed at PHP 450 each way (reported on the Manila Gateway page). About 1 km from Clark Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.7 from 22 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Xpress ConneX Private TransfersClark Private transfers from Clark Airport to Metro Manila with a top rating, though from under 20 reviews. About 1 km from Clark Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from 18 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Pampanga Taxi PHAngeles Taxi service with a top rating from nearly 50 reviews. About 7 km from Clark Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from 48 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Manila Angeles TransferAngeles Private taxi and transfer service with a top rating. About 4 km from Clark Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 5 from 22 reviews. Google Maps listing
The Manila Gateway page lists taxis at the arrivals exit and the Grab pickup at Bay 8 (reported).
Car and Motorbike Rental
- AutoGo Car RentalClark Local car rental inside Clark Freeport with a top rating from over 80 reviews. About 3 km from Clark Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 5 from 86 reviews. Google Maps listing
- LZJ Transport Services and Car RentalsAngeles Local car and van rental with a top rating from over 100 reviews. About 5 km from Clark Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 5 from about 120 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Renz Car and Van RentalAngeles Local car and van rental with a high rating from over 50 reviews. About 5 km from Clark Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.8 from 56 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Bikezyn Angeles Motorcycle RentalAngeles Motorbike rental with a top rating from over 75 reviews. About 3 km from Angeles City in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from 76 reviews. Google Maps listing
International rental brands are left out. Check the licence rules for your vehicle before you ride or drive.
Board & Luggage Storage
We found no surf shop or board-repair business near Clark that we could place with confidence, and every luggage-storage listing we found belongs to a network, which we leave out. Ask your hotel to hold board bags, and see the Manila Gateway page for board-bag rules on the domestic legs.
Getting Out to the Zones
Siargao: see Siargao Gateway for the arrival end, or connect through Cebu. Bagasbas: see the Getting There section. For the long-haul connection in, see the Manila Gateway.
Questions People Actually Ask.
Why does Clark matter for a surf trip?
Since 29 March 2026 all Cebgo and AirSWIFT turboprop flights operate from Clark, not Manila, including Cebu Pacific's Siargao turboprops and the Naga route (reported on the Manila Gateway page).
Do I need a visa for the Philippines?
US and EU passports are visa-free for 30 days with an onward ticket, and everyone registers free on eTravel within 72 hours before arrival. Check the official source for your passport (reported on the Philippines entry page).
How do I get from Clark to Manila Airport?
Genesis point-to-point buses link Clark and the NAIA terminals at PHP 450 each way, with taxis at the arrivals exit (reported on the Manila Gateway page).
Can I take a surfboard on the Clark turboprop flights?
Cebu Pacific's turboprop routes carry a 6 ft limit with case, so check your aircraft before you book (reported on the zone pages).
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