Getting to and from Boracay

Boracay can be reached by plane from Manila and Cebu City to either Caticlan Airport (boat ride to Boracay) or to Kalibo Airport (bus ride to Caticlan).

From Manila

One may opt to go via Caticlan, the jump-off point to Boracay on Panay Island, or via Kalibo, the capital of Aklan Province, from which one needs to take a coaster or shuttle bus for the 1½-hour ride to Caticlan. From Caticlan, Boracay Island is a 20-minute boat ride.

Flying time to Caticlan or Kalibo is approximately an hour, departing from the Manila Domestic Airport.

Via Caticlan

Flights to/from Caticlan are daily and available on 2 private carriers, i.e. Asian Spirits and Pacific Air and SEAir.

Via Kalibo

Philippine Airlines (PAL) as well as 2 private carriers provide daily flights to/from Kalibo. Cebu Pacific also fly to and from Kalibo Airport.

From Cebu City

Flights to Kalibo, the capital of Aklan Province, are available using Cebu Pacific. From Kalibo, one needs to take a 1½-hour bus ride to Caticlan, the jump-off point to Boracay on Panay Island. Boracay Island is a 20-minute boat ride from Caticlan.

From Overseas

If you are coming from overseas and solely wanting to go to Boracay, it is best to take the international carrier that will conveniently connect you to any of the above flights.