Need to know how to travel from Kalibo to Boracay? Your answer is below.
While it’s not far from Kalibo to Boracay, this journey can seem complicated – at least until you take it step-by-step. It’s actually quite straightforward.
Boracay is one of the most popular destinations in the Philippines, and it’s easy to see why. With its gorgeous beaches and island vibe, there is a lot to love about a trip here. Kalibo is one of the most convenient airports to fly into to get to Boracay, so many people make this journey every day.
Below, I describe exactly how to travel to Boracay from Kalibo so you know what you need to do, how long it takes and how much it costs.
Whether you’re wondering about flights, ferries, buses or transfers, you’ll find it in this guide. I describe all options. This way, you will be in paradise as quickly as possible!
I also describe the reverse journey from Boracay to Kalibo.
If you want to skip ahead, the easiest way to complete this journey is to book the transfer here. It will take you from Kalibo Airport to your hotel in Boracay.
Kalibo To Boracay Map
This map shows the distance and the overland route to travel.
The distance is about 57 kilometers, and the approximate travel time is around 2.5-3 hours depending on where exactly you are going on Boracay and how you choose to travel.
BEST OPTION: How To Get From Kalibo To Boracay Island
How To Go From Kalibo To Boracay
There are always three steps in this journey.
First, you need to get from Kalibo Airport or Kalibo to Caticlan Jetty. This is an overland journey by bus, van or taxi.
From Caticlan Jetty, you can take the boat across to Cagban Jetty on Boracay Island. You then take a tricycle or other transport to your hotel.
The best option is to buy a transfer from Klook which covers all these steps in a packaged deal. It’s a great price and makes it super easy to get from Kalibo Airport to your hotel in Boracay.
Click here to see the transfer prices and options.
Step 1: Van From Kalibo Airport To Caticlan Jetty
The first step is to take a van from Kalibo to Caticlan Jetty.
You can arrange your van transfer in advance (find options here) or when you come out of the airport, you’ll come across stalls where different tour operators offer a transfer service.
These transfers take you to Caticlan Jetty where you can take the boat across to Boracay (step 2 coming up).
You can book just the van, combine the van and boat, or book the entire journey from Kalibo Airport to your hotel on Boracay.
This is an excellent option to save stress on arrival. Keep in mind that if you book on arrival at the airport, some of the operators may add a commission to the original price so you end up paying more.
Booking online in advance can help you avoid this kind of situation.
The Kalibo to Caticlan van fare is about ₱450. This step of the journey takes 1.5 – 2 hours.
Vans are usually timed to meet flights so you shouldn’t have to wait too long for the next one.
Click here to book your van transport with boat now.
Alternate Step 1: Bus From Kalibo To Caticlan
Alternatively, you can take the local bus. This option can work best if you are staying in Kalibo or arrive here from somewhere other than the airport. You could also take a tricycle from the airport into town to take this bus.
Buses leave from the Kalibo Ceres Bus Terminal on Osmeña Avenue. They depart approximately hourly and take around two hours. The fare is around ₱120.
Since Boracay is an island, you can’t take a bus to Boracay itself. You are looking for a bus to Caticlan.
Step 2: Boat From Caticlan Jetty To Boracay
Once you have caught a bus or van to Caticlan, it’s time to take a boat across to Boracay. This can be a small bangka or a bigger boat.
This can feel a little overwhelming as Caticlan Jetty can be very busy with many people taking the same journey.
Boats run when full. They depart frequently to Boracay from 5am to 8pm. Outside of these hours, there can be a wait until there are enough people for a boat.
The fare is made up of the following:
- ₱50-100 for the boat ticket
- ₱150 for the terminal fee
- ₱150 for locals and ₱300 for everyone else for the environmental fee.
These are all per person fees.
You can purchase your ticket at the port or in advance. You can find ferry tickets here, but it is much better value to buy your ticket with your van transfer from Kalibo here.
Another option is to charter a private boat. The fare starts at ₱1,000 during the day or ₱2,000 – 2,500 during the evening. You still need to pay the terminal and environmental fees.
Boats arrive at Cagban Jetty on Boracay. They only take around 10-15 minutes.
You can read my full guide to traveling from Caticlan to Boracay here.
Step 3: Cagban Jetty To Your Hotel On Boracay
The final step of your journey is to get from the jetty on Boracay to your accommodation.
Cagban Jetty, where you arrive, is at the southern end of the island and usually not that close to where you’ll want to stay.
From here, you can take a tricycle to your accommodation. Depending on where you’re heading, this usually costs about ₱150-300 per ride. If you want to take a more budget-friendly option, take the multi-cab at only ₱50 per person.
You could also try to arrange a transfer with your hotel.
Flight From Kalibo International Airport To Boracay?
There are currently no flights from Kalibo Airport to Boracay Island. There is no airport on Boracay.
Ferry From Kalibo To Boracay?
There used to be a Kalibo ferry to Boracay which was the easiest and fastest way to make the journey. This stopped when the pandemic started and doesn’t seem like it is returning.
Boracay To Kalibo
Traveling in the reverse direction? No problem.
The journey is the same as the above directions but in reverse. You need to get to Cagban Jetty on Boracay, take a boat across to Caticlan and then take a van or bus back to Kalibo.
You can also do an easy Boracay to Kalibo transfer which includes all of this with English speaking help. Click here to book it now.
The travel time is around 3-4 hours depending on how easily you connect onto a boat and then onto a van or bus.
Final Words
In this guide, we’ve covered the exact steps that you need when traveling from Kalibo to Boracay and vice versa.
The easiest, fastest and best way is to buy a combined package transfer here which includes everything you need to get from Kalibo Airport to your hotel on Boracay (or vice versa).
You can also book the different parts of this journey yourself on arrival.
I hope you found this guide to traveling from Kalibo to Boracay useful. You can find our complete travel guide to Boracay here or our full guide to how to get to Boracay here. Coming from Manila instead? Find our guide to traveling from Manila to Boracay here.
