Getting around · Boracay · Philippines
Getting around Boracay
Public transport, passes, airport connections and when a car makes sense.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Boracay is small enough to walk along White Beach between all three stations. Electric tricycles (e-trikes) run along the main road for longer trips, and boats handle island hopping and the crossing from the mainland. No.
Key facts
- Main way around
- Walking
- Airports
- MPH, KLO
- Need a car?
- No
Ways to get around
Walking
The beach path along White Beach links Stations 1, 2 and 3 in about an hour end to end, and Bulabog is a five-minute walk from Station 2.
Tuk-tuk
Electric tricycles run along the main road; you can share one at a per-person rate or hire one privately to reach Puka Beach or the northern resorts.
Confirm the fare before getting in, especially for private trips.
Ferry
Boats cross from Caticlan Jetty Port on the mainland to Cagban Port on Boracay in about 15 minutes, running frequently through the day.
Pay the terminal and environmental fees at Caticlan and keep your receipts.
Boat
Banca outrigger boats run island-hopping and snorkelling trips, and paraw sailboats offer sunset sails from White Beach.
From the airport
Caticlan airport (MPH) is a few minutes by tricycle from Caticlan Jetty Port; with the 15-minute boat crossing and an e-trike or van on the island, most hotels are 45–60 minutes away. Kalibo International Airport (KLO), with more international flights, is about 1.5–2 hours by van to Caticlan.
Do you need a car?
No. Private cars are restricted on the island and distances are short; walk, use e-trikes and book transfers through your hotel.
Reaching the day trips
| Destination | Travel time | How |
|---|---|---|
| Bakhawan Eco-Park, Kalibo | About 2 hours by boat and van | Boat to Caticlan, then van or bus to Kalibo |
| Jawili Falls | About 1.5 hours by boat and van | Boat to Caticlan, then hired van or tricycle |
| Tibiao, Antique | About 2.5–3 hours by boat and van | Boat to Caticlan, then hired van south along the coast |
Questions travellers ask
+Do you need a car in Boracay?
No. Private cars are restricted on the island and distances are short; walk, use e-trikes and book transfers through your hotel.
+How do you get from the airport to Boracay?
Caticlan airport (MPH) is a few minutes by tricycle from Caticlan Jetty Port; with the 15-minute boat crossing and an e-trike or van on the island, most hotels are 45–60 minutes away. Kalibo International Airport (KLO), with more international flights, is about 1.5–2 hours by van to Caticlan.
+What is the best way to get around Boracay?
Walking: The beach path along White Beach links Stations 1, 2 and 3 in about an hour end to end, and Bulabog is a five-minute walk from Station 2.