The province’s proximity to Manila makes it very accessible by car. It only takes about 2 to 3 hours by car to get to Angeles City.

Numerous bus lines also pass and make stops at the City of San Fernando, Angeles City, and Mabalacat City. Another option is to fly to Pampanga via Clark. Here’s a rundown of how you can go to Pampanga.

By Land Transport

There are no direct flights from Manila going to Clark International Airport in Pampanga so the best option is to drive or commute there.

From Manila via Private Transport

The fastest way to drive to Pampanga is via the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), then take either the San Fernando Exit or the Angeles Exit. The San Fernando Exit will take you to the provincial capital.

You can easily spot the San Fernando Exit along NLEX, as it is near two major malls, SM City Pampanga and Robinsons Starmall Pampanga.

Further ahead is the Angeles Exit, which will take you to Angeles City and the Clark Freeport Zone. You can spot Marquee Mall along NLEX near the Angeles Exit.

By Commuter Bus

Angeles City is about 90 km from Manila, and it takes about 2-3 hours by bus to get to Dau Bus Terminal in Angeles, depending on the traffic.

Major bus companies leaving from Pasay and Cubao, such as Victory Liner, Five Stars, Philippine Rabbit, and Philtranco have frequent trips to Dau and Clark International Airport.

From the Dau Bus Terminal, you can catch a jeepney or taxi to your hotel, or to other towns and cities in Pampanga.

By P2P Bus

If you’re coming from the airport in Manila, there are Premium Point-to-Point buses servicing the NAIA-Clark International Airport route. There are pick up points in NAIA Terminal 3, Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas and TRINOMA Mall in Quezon City.

By Flights

For those coming from different parts of the Philippines and other countries, Pampanga has its own international airport, Clark International Airport, making it easily accessible by air. Major airlines include Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Air Asia.

From Cebu City

Most major airlines have direct domestic flights to Clark International Airport daily. While some flights have one stopover, flying is still a great alternative to driving.

Philippine Airlines has five daily flights to Pampanga, while Cebu Pacific and Air Asia have three and one, respectively. Total flight time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

From Davao City

If you’re coming from the southern parts of the Philippines, flying straight to Clark International Airport will save you a lot of time. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific fly four times daily to Pampanga while AirAsia flies once daily. Total travel time is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

From International Airports

Most major airlines from Qatar, UAE, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Singapore have international flights to Pampanga daily.

If you’re coming from outside of the Philippines, we advise flying straight to Pampanga. But you can also fly to NAIA first and take a car or bus from Manila going to Pampanga.