Boracay Island Airports
Boracay Island does not have it’s own international airport, but there are two airports nearby in Caticlan and Kalibo, which are located on the neighbouring island of Panay in the Philippines.
The closest and most convenient airport for Boracay is Caticlan, also known as Godofredo P. Ramos Airport, so don’t panic if you see this stamped on your flight reservation! Caticlan airport only supports domestic flights from the Philippines, so if you have visited other islands then this will be your preferred option.
Caticlan airport is approximately 0.5km from the jetty area, from where you will need to take a boat crossing to Boracay island. The crossing is roughly 1.8 km and only takes 15 – 20 minutes depending on the weather.
Kalibo international airport is approximately 54 km away from the jetty area and will take roughly 2 hours to reach Boracay. Kalibo airport is an international airport, so unlike Caticlan airport, you can take an international flight to and from there. International flights currently served by Kalibo airport are South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan.
From 2018, it is mandatory to have a hotel booking prior to arriving in Boracay unless you are a resident and you will have to present your hotel booking at the airports prior to boarding.
Transfers from the airport
It is highly recommended that you book your transfers from the airport to your hotel before you travel, however you can book them at the airports. Let’s face it, none of us like to queue up for tickets, so booking prior to travelling will speed up your onward journey.
The two main transfer companies operating in Boracay, are South West Tours and Island Star Express – both have years of experience under their belts, so should provide an efficient service.
I have used Island Star Express several times and have been impressed with them.
To find the cheapest flights I recommend SkyScanner
Useful links
A guide to Boracay Hotels
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