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Bacolod-Silay International Airport

Bacolod City, Philippines

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Bacolod-Silay International Airport

Bacolod City, Philippines
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Negros Occidental's modern gateway serving Bacolod City.

Opened
2008
Location
Silay City (serving Bacolod), Philippines
Bacolod-Silay International Airport (IATA: BCD, ICAO: RPVB) is the primary commercial airport serving Bacolod City and the broader Negros Occidental province in the Philippines. It replaced the old Bacolod Airport, which was located closer to the city center, and officially opened in 2008 as a more modern and capable facility. The airport is located in Silay City, roughly 14 kilometers north of Bacolod City, and handles both domestic and limited international traffic. It is managed by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and serves as an important hub for travel in the Western Visayas region. The facility features a modern passenger terminal designed to accommodate growing tourist and business traffic to the region, which is known for its sugar industry, heritage architecture, and cuisine.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options between the airport and Bacolod City center include taxis, ride-hailing services, and shuttle vans covering the approximately 14-kilometer distance.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving the airport include Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and AirAsia Philippines, primarily on routes to Manila and other domestic destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport replaced the old Bacolod Airport, which was located much closer to the city center.
  • ›It is physically situated in Silay City, not Bacolod City, despite its name.
  • ›The airport serves the Negros Occidental province, a major sugar-producing region in the Philippines.
  • ›It is managed and operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
  • ›The airport has an international terminal section to accommodate charter and regional international flights.
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Gateway to the Sugar Capital nestled between sea and mountains

Bacolod-Silay International Airport, opened in 2008, replaced the old Bacolod Airport and serves as the primary air gateway to Negros Occidental province in the Visayas region of the Philippines. Named after the twin cities of Bacolod and Silay, it sits roughly 14 kilometres north of Bacolod City's downtown core. The airport plays a central role in connecting the region's thriving agro-industrial economy and growing tourism sector to major Philippine hubs and select international destinations.

Terminals
  • Passenger Terminal — Single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international flights with check-in, arrivals, and departure halls under one roof.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi and ride-hailing services (Grab) available at the arrival forecourt
  • Multicab and jeepney routes connecting the airport to Bacolod City proper
  • Shuttle van services to downtown Bacolod and nearby municipalities
  • Car rental counters available inside the terminal building
  • Private hotel transfers bookable through major Bacolod hotels
Nearby Hotels
  • L'Fisher Hotel Bacolod
  • Seda Capitol Central Bacolod
  • Planta Centro Bacolod Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Bacolod
  • The Suites at Calle Nueva
Dining

Inside the terminal, travellers will find a modest selection of fast-food outlets and small café counters serving Filipino snacks, coffee, and light meals. Outside the airport, the road toward Bacolod City is dotted with local eateries and convenience stops where Negrense specialties like chicken inasal and napoleones pastries can be sampled. Bacolod's city centre, about 20 to 30 minutes away, offers a far wider range of dining options spanning local carenderias to full-service restaurants.

Traveller Tips
  • Book a Grab ride in advance or confirm taxi fares before boarding to avoid overcharging on the airport route.
  • Allow extra travel time to the airport during the MassKara Festival in October, when traffic throughout Bacolod significantly increases.
  • The airport has limited shopping and ATM facilities, so carry sufficient cash and complete duty-free or souvenir shopping in the city beforehand.
  • Check-in early for domestic flights as the single terminal can get congested during peak morning and afternoon departure windows.
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BCD → DVO5J · 320
BCD → CEB5J · 320 ATR
BCD → CGY5J · ATR
BCD → MNL5J · 320 319
BCD → MNLDG · 320
BCD → MNLPR · 320
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Bacolod–Silay Airport
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Bacolod–Silay Airport also referred to as Bacolod–Silay International Airport, is an airport serving the general area of Metro Bacolod, located in the Negros Island Region of the Philippines.

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