As it continues to strengthen connectivity, operational readiness and passenger experience.
Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA), which is operated by Aboitiz InfraCapital Bohol Airport Corporation (ABAC), is strengthening its connectivity and readiness to support the province’s tourism opportunities.
The airport — based in the province known for its beaches, heritage, Chocolate Hills, and the country’s first and only UNESCO Global Geopark — currently provides direct domestic connections to Manila, Davao, El Nido, Iloilo, and Clark.
Meanwhile, it also has international services that connect Bohol to Incheon and Busan in South Korea.
Currently, weekly frequencies include 44 flights to Manila, 15 to Davao, four to El Nido, three to Iloilo, and two to Clark. International services include 14 weekly flights to Incheon and seven to Busan.
“Our objective is to help make Bohol easier to reach and ready to welcome more travelers. As the province strengthens its tourism sector, having the infrastructure to support direct and reliable access becomes increasingly important,” stressed Rafael Aboitiz, Vice President and Head of Airports of Aboitiz InfraCapital.
He further noted that the airport’s role is to provide the connectivity and airport experience that can “create more opportunities for the province and the travelers it welcomes.”
Recent improvements at BPIA, according to the operator, have focused on strengthening the reliability, safety, and functionality of airport facilities.
These include the restoration of elevators, repairs to baggage carousel systems, preventive maintenance of passenger boarding bridges, assessments of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and maintenance of passenger weighing scales.
The airport has also undertaken critical facility inspections, fire protection system assessments, runway rubber removal, and runway friction testing as part of its ongoing safety and operational enhancement efforts.
As it continues to strengthen its readiness to meet international aviation standards and accommodate a wider range of aircraft, the BPIA is now ready to accommodate wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A330.
This gives Bohol greater flexibility to accommodate higher-capacity services and strengthens the province’s readiness for more international route opportunities.
Aldwin Uy, General Manager of ABAC, shared: “BPIA is an important part of Bohol’s tourism ecosystem, so we want the airport to be ready not only for the travelers who come today, but also for the opportunities that stronger connectivity can bring to the province.”
He also emphasized that continued investment in facilities and operations allows BPIA to build that readiness, while also working closely with our airline, tourism, and government partners to “create an airport environment that is ready to welcome more travelers to Bohol.”
Inside the terminal, service improvements is also being made through activities such as frontline customer service training, stronger stakeholder engagement, and dedicated feedback management.
There are also additional terminal seating, and improved wayfinding signage to help make the airport experience more responsive to travelers.
Initiatives to integrate terminal fees into the passenger journey are also being pursued to make airport processes more convenient.
The airport’s commercial environment is likewise evolving, with more retail and food and beverage offerings, including local businesses that give travelers opportunities to discover products and flavors associated with Bohol.
These improvements, the airport noted,bcomplement the province’s broader tourism offering, helping connect visitors not only to Bohol’s natural attractions but also to its cultural destinations, local enterprises, and communities.
