18th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

Two days from now, we’ll be witnessing the most awaited grand display of colorful giant hot air balloons, amazing air show of aerobatic maneuvers and formation flights. Now on its 18th year, the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will be held on February 21-24, 2013 at Omni Aviation Complex, Clark Special Economic Zone in Pampanga.

See early morning and late afternoon balloon flights, exciting aeromodelling demonstrations, ultralights, and fixed-wing aircraft competitions.

Get in on the action — fly a kite!. Watch as daredevil paraglider pilots and skydivers float thru the air. And witness (maybe even join) our brave servicemen perform rescue demonstrations.

Tickets are sold at Php 250.00 at the gate during the event or thru SM Ticketnet outlets.

Below is the Schedule of Events for the Philippines Hot Air Balloon Festival 2013:

How to Get to Clark, Pampanga for the Hot Air Balloon Festival 2013:

By Car

OPTION 1: NLEX DAU EXIT

• Take the North Luzon Expressway and exit at Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga.
• Make a left turn after the exit off-ramp, heading towards Angeles City
• Take another left at the t-intersection past the bus terminals
• Follow MacArthur Highway southbound, then make a right to enter Clark Special Economic zone. This is right after the entrance to SM City Clark.
• Enter thru the main gate and follow M.A. Roxas highway until you see directions into the fiesta grounds on your right.

OPTION 2: SCTEX

• Take the North Luzon Expressway and continue into the SCTEX.
• Take the southbound SCTEX lane toward Subic/Olongapo
• Use the next exit, “Clark South Exit”
• Follow the signs right after the toll booth
• The fiesta grounds will be on your right.

By Bus

OPTION 1

• Victory Liner or 5 Star (terminals located in Pasay and Cubao)
• Take a north bound bus to Dau.
• There are jeepneys and tricycles readily available by the highway that will bring you to Clark Main gate
• At the Clark main gate, you can choose to ride another jeepney or a taxi going to the event site

OPTION 2

• Philtranco (bus stop at the back of SM Megamall and terminal in Pasay)
• Philtranco has a direct bus trip to Clark/DMIA. See their website for their bus schedule

By Air

There are 5 airline companies offering plane rides going to Clark

• Air Asia
• Asiana
• Cebu Pacific
• Seair
• Tiger airways

Check their websites to find out more about their flight schedule and route.

For more information, visit http://www.philballoonfest.net