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Boracay Island • Philippines

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Getting from Manila to Boracay / Boracay Transportation
Getting from Manila to Boracay / Boracay Transportation

How to get to Boracay? The fastest and most convenient way to get to Boracay (MPH) is to buy a flight ticket to Caticlan and travel by plane from Manila, Kalibo or Cebu. In Manila (MNL), airline carriers as AirAsia, Cebu Pacific Air, SkyJet Airlines and Philippine Airlines operate the route Manila - Boracay (Caticlan) - Manila several times a day. Daily flight schedule between Manila and Boracay begins early in the morning and ends in the evening. Flight time from Manila to Caticlan is one hour. Regardless of the fees included in the ticket, passengers within the Philippines often have to pay a separate local airport or seaport charge, usually in cash. In 2016, the runway of Boracay Airport was extended to almost 2000 meters. Since then, jet aircraft (A320) are able to take off and land in Caticlan additional to propeller planes (ATR 72-600).

Cebu Pacific Air, AirAsia and SkyJet Airlines depart / arrive at Manila Domestic Terminal 4 to Caticlan (MPH). Philippine Airlines depart from Terminal 2. Manila Domestic Terminal 4 and NAIA Terminal 1, 2, 3 are a few km apart. An official public shuttle service between all terminals operate 24 hours the day and is free of charge. There are also taxi services to get from one terminal to another. These cabs are helpful if the shuttle buses once again will not show up. The best is to take the yellow colored Coupon Taxis. Daytime fare per way between Manila terminals amounts around 200 PHP. The transfer time takes 20 minutes up to one hour - based on the traffic volume in Manila.

Alternatively, there is air traffic between Manila and Kalibo International Airport (KLO) with AirAsia and Cebu Pacific Air. Flights from Manila to Kalibo are often a little cheaper than to Caticlan. The air-conditioned transfer from Kalibo airport to Caticlan Jetty PortAMP takes about two hours by van or bus. Public vans and buses are driving to Caticlan approx. every half an hour after an aircraft has landed at Kalibo Airport. Departure is when all seats are sold in the respective van, bus. Last trip from Caticlan to Kalibo International Airport runs against 6:00pm. The fare from Kalibo airport to Caticlan (Boracay) amounts 175 PHP. Furthermore, a frequent flight connection exist between Cebu City (CEB) and Caticlan with Cebu Pacific Air.

Besides the plane other ways of getting to Boracay are by ferry or bus. Ro-Ro ferries of the shipping company "2GO Travel" (before Negros Navigation) are serving daily the direct route from Port of Batangas (110 kilometers south of Metro Manila) to Caticlan. The travel time takes approximately eight hours. Each ferry can transport up to 1000 passengers. Information about the ferry service from Manila/Batangas to Boracay (Caticlan) are available on the website: http://www. travel.2go.com.ph Tickets can be booked online.

The bus company "Philtranco" maintains regular connections from Manila via Roxas (Mindoro) and Caticlan to the southern part of the Philippines - ferries included. For further information visit their website: http://www. philtranco.com.ph

Getting around Boracay is quite uncomplicated. In order to be mobile on the Island of Boracay motorized tricycles are the first choice of transportation. Fares are usually reasonable - depending on negotiating skills. Those who prefer more independence in Boracay will find plenty of offers to rent a motorbike (scooter) or mountain bike. Rental periods can be hourly, daily or weekly. In Boracay it is compulsory to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. Almost all streets are paved with asphalt on the island. A foreign driving license is sufficient for tourist stays of up to three months in the Philippines.

Cebu Pacific Air ATR 72-500, Caticlan Airport

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