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General Santos International Airport terminal fees

Last checked 19 October 2026 · 5 official or direct sources

General Santos International Airport is a CAAP-operated international airport 1. CAAP's official schedule set the passenger service charge at ₱900 for an international departure and ₱350 for a domestic departure for tickets bought from 21 April 2025 2. The charge is normally collected in the airline ticket under CAAP's integration rules 3. CAAP does not publish a newer General Santos rate page in the sources checked on 19 October 2026, so confirm the amount in the ticket breakdown before payment.
Operator
Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines 1
International departure
₱900 in CAAP's published schedule 2
Domestic departure
₱350 in CAAP's published schedule 2
Schedule applies to
Tickets bought on or after 21 April 2025 2
Collection
Integrated at point of ticket sale 3
Airport class
International 1

Published CAAP rates

CAAP's Memorandum Circular 019-2025 set ₱900 for an international departure from a CAAP international airport and ₱350 for a domestic departure from the same class. It applied to tickets bought from 21 April 2025 2.

CAAP lists General Santos International Airport under Area Center XI and continues to publish airport procurements for it. That identifies CAAP as the operator for the rate schedule 1,4.

The official material checked for this page does not provide a later General Santos-specific rate notice. A temporary or promotional amount should be verified in the current airline fare breakdown.

Rate table

DeparturePublished chargeBasis
International₱900 2CAAP international-airport schedule
Domestic₱350 2CAAP international-airport schedule

How the terminal fee is collected

The official name is passenger service charge. CAAP's integration rules make airlines collect the domestic charge at the point of sale and remit it to CAAP 3.

A fee already included in the ticket should not be paid again at the terminal. Check the taxes and fees section of the booking receipt 3.

The charge applies to departure. It is separate from the TIEZA travel tax, which applies only to an international departure and uses citizenship, residence and stay rules.

Exemptions and refunds

CAAP rules list exemptions for defined passengers, including infants, passengers denied entry, transfer or transit passengers in the stated conditions, crew and OFWs on international travel 3.

An exempt person whose ticket contains the fee should use the airline or airport refund route and present the required status document. An OFW should keep the Overseas Employment Certificate or current equivalent used for the trip 3.

The exemption from a CAAP passenger service charge does not decide travel-tax liability. TIEZA has a separate exemption process.

Airport facilities and current operation

CAAP opened expanded terminal space and boarding bridges at General Santos in November 2023. It described the airport as Mindanao's largest and said the terminal expansion created more departure-lounge space 5.

CAAP's 2026 procurement page lists repair of domestic and international baggage systems and rehabilitation work after the June 2026 earthquake. These records confirm continued CAAP management and both domestic and international facilities 4.

Facility projects do not change the fee by themselves. A passenger charge changes through an approved rate notice, so use the published schedule and current ticket evidence 2.

What to check before departure

  • The passenger service charge line in the airline receipt 3
  • Whether the flight is domestic or international 2
  • Any exemption document needed for the traveller 3
  • The separate TIEZA travel-tax line for an international departure

Common questions

How much is the General Santos terminal fee?

CAAP's official schedule lists ₱900 international and ₱350 domestic for its international airports 2.

Is it included in the ticket?

CAAP's integration rules place the passenger service charge at the point of ticket sale 3.

Is General Santos airport run by CAAP?

Yes. CAAP lists it under Area Center XI and publishes its procurements 1,4.

Do OFWs pay the international fee?

CAAP rules exempt qualified OFWs on international travel, subject to proof and refund procedures 3.

Is the terminal fee the travel tax?

No. The airport charge and TIEZA travel tax are separate.

Fees change. Check your e-ticket's tax lines and the official site before you travel. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.

Evidence

Sources

5 links
  1. 1CAAP: Area Centers, Area Center XI (accessed 19 October 2026)
  2. 2CAAP: Adjusted Passenger Service Charges under MC 019-2025 (21 April 2025)
  3. 3CAAP: Passenger Service Charge integration guidelines, MC 022-17
  4. 4CAAP: BAC Area Center XI 2026 records (accessed 19 October 2026)
  5. 5CAAP: New and improved facilities at General Santos International Airport (23 November 2023)

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