How to go to Bohol?

Getting to Bohol

Bohol is located in the central Philippines, and can be conveniently reached by air and boat. Please see How to go to Bohol Part II for schedules and fares when you opt to travel by Jet Ferries/Fast Ferries. And How to go to Bohol Part II for schedules and fares when you opt to travel by regular ferries.

Coming from abroad, you have two options: you can fly to Manila or Cebu. Cebu is the most convenient, but only a limited number of international flights will arrive there. Coming from Europe, you'll need to have a stop-over in either Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Hong Kong, however, it will save you the hassle of going through Manila (including a transfer from NAIA to the domestic airport, and dealing with stricter luggage-weight restrictions on domestic flights).

If you come via Manila, you'll probably want to take a connecting flight to Tagbilaran, which takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is also possible to take a boat to Bohol, but will take 25 hours, and is only advisable if you have plenty of time at hand and enjoy a trip on sea, or have to travel on a rock-bottom budget or with a lot of luggage. Currently, there are numerous daily flights from Manila to Tagbilaran.

If you fail to catch a direct flight, you can also fly from Manila to Cebu, and then continue by boat. The flying time is about 50 minutes. The transfer by taxi from the airport to the pier takes about 30 minutes in normal traffic conditions, and should cost 165 pesos (2007).

It is always worthwhile to look for a promotional fare if you fly. You can save a considerable amount of money by asking around a little.

If you come via Cebu, you can take the one and a half hour trip with a fast boat to Tagbilaran. The regular boat to Tagbilaran will take about four hours. It is also possible to take a boat to Tubigon and Talibon, and a number of other towns on Bohol, which may be more convenient if you want to be on the west or north coast of the island.

The most economical way to get from Cebu to Tagbilaran by boat is to catch a ferry to Tubigon, and continue by bus from Tubigon to Tagbilaran. This is sometimes both faster and cheaper than taking a boat directly to Tagbilaran.

Note that security regulations on domestic flights in the Philippines no longer allow bringing liquids (such as perfumes and bottles of wine) as carry-on items into the cabin. Even if you had those liquids sealed by duty-free shops on the airport of origin, you may be forced to throw them away if you are not able to place them in your checked-in luggage. 

Domestic Flight Schedules

Bohol is currently connected with Manila by several airline companies. Note that next to the listed airfare, you will also have to pay the applicable terminal fees.

Flights to nearby islands are also available. Mid-Sea Express offers flights from Tagbilaran to Cebu and Camiguin, using an 8-passenger Islander aircraft.

Please note that flight schedules and fares often change. For daily flight schedules, fares and other destinations, please check out the airline's website. Please inform us of any irregularities or changes in the schedules you are aware of.

Philippine Airlines

PAL flies from Manila to to Tagbilaran and vice-versa. Flight Info: 855-9999. Reservations: 855-8888. Website: www.philippineairlines.com. One-way fares start at about 3,300 pesos (including insurance).

Flight Nr.	Frequency	From	Departure	To	Arrival
PR 173	Daily	Manila [MNL]	05:30	Tagbilaran [TAG]	06:50
PR 175	Daily	Manila [MNL]	08:50	Tagbilaran [TAG]	10:10
PR 177	Daily	Manila [MNL]	14:35	Tagbilaran [TAG]	15:50
PR 174	Daily	Tagbilaran [TAG]	07:20	Manila [MNL]	08:25
PR 176	Daily	Tagbilaran [TAG]	10:40	Manila [MNL]	12:00
PR 178	Daily	Tagbilaran [TAG]	16:20	Manila [MNL]	17:35

The PAL schedules change often. For daily flight schedules please check out their website.

Cebu Pacific

Cebu Pacific also flies Manila to to Tagbilaran and vice-versa, and started on this route on 28 April 2004. Telephone: (02) 879-5964 (NAIA Helpdesk) Website: www.cebupacificair.com. Indication of one-way fare: Normal Fare Adult Peso 2,789.00 Child Peso 1,575.00 Infant Peso 315.00, plus insurance.

Flight Nr.	Frequency	From	Departure	To	Arrival
5J-617	Daily	Manila [MNL]	08:30	Tagbilaran [TAG]	09:45
5J-619	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	Manila [MNL]	12:00	Tagbilaran [TAG]	13:15
5J-621	Tue, Sat	Manila [MNL]	14:15	Tagbilaran [TAG]	15:35
5J-618	Daily	Tagbilaran [TAG]	10:15	Manila [MNL]	11:30
5J-620	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	Tagbilaran [TAG]	13:45	Manila [MNL]	15:05
5J-622	Tue, Sat	Tagbilaran [TAG]	16:05	Manila [MNL]	17:25

Air Philippines

Air Philippines also flies Manila to to Tagbilaran and vice-versa. The Air Philippines ticketing outlet is located in the PAL Terminal, Tagbilaran airport. Telephone:+63 38 4112232 or +63 38 4114226. Fax number:+63 38 411 3102. Website:http://www.airphils.com/.

Flight Nr.	Frequency	From	Departure	To	Arrival
2P 955	Daily	Manila [MNL]	09: 40	Tagbilaran [TAG]	10:55
2P 957	Daily	Manila [MNL]	13:30	Tagbilaran [TAG]	14:45
2P 956	Daily	Tagbilaran [TAG]	11:25	Manila [MNL]	12:40
2P 958	Daily	Tagbilaran [TAG]	15:15	Manila [MNL]	16:30

Zest Airways

Zest Airways also flies Manila to to Tagbilaran and vice-versa. For more information please check out their website: http://www.zestair.com.ph/.

Flight Nr.	Frequency	From	Departure	To	Arrival
Z2 350	Daily	Manila [MNL]	08:10	Tagbilaran [TAG]	09:30
Z2 352	Daily	Manila [MNL]	13:10	Tagbilaran [TAG]	14:30
Z2 351	Daily	Tagbilaran [TAG]	10:10	Manila [MNL]	11:30
Z2 353	Daily	Tagbilaran [TAG]	15:10	Manila [MNL]	16:30

Mid-Sea Express

Mid-Sea Express fliest from Tagbilaran to Cebu and Camiguin Island.

Frequency	From	Departure	To	Arrival	Flight Nr.
Tue, Fri, Sun	Cebu	09:00	Tagbilaran	09:20	MX 101
Mon, Tue, Fri	Tagbilaran	16:30	Cebu	16:50	MX 102
Tue, Fri	Tagbilaran	10:30	Davao	11:30	MX7601
Sun	Tagbilaran	10:00	Davao	11:00	MX7601
Mon, Tue, Fri	Davao	14:30	Tagbilaran	15:30	MX 702

For their other schedules (from Cebu), please consult the Mid-Sea Express website