Key hubs
Boracay airport and railway station
- Airport
- Godofredo P. Ramos Airport at Caticlan (MPH), domestic flights, a short ride from the jetty port; Kalibo International Airport (KLO) is about 68 km from Caticlan Port by road
- Railway station
- None. The Philippines has no useful rail link to Boracay, so you arrive by air then road and boat
- Getting around
- Electric tricycles on the main road, walking along the Beachfront Path, and boats for island trips; White Beach is closed to motor vehicles
How to reach Boracay by air
The nearest airport is Godofredo P. Ramos Airport at Caticlan (MPH), which handles domestic flights and is close to the jetty port. Kalibo International Airport (KLO) is about 68 km from Caticlan Port and handles larger aircraft. We found no direct flights from Indian cities listed, so expect to connect; check the airlines.
How to reach Boracay by train
There is no railway station for Boracay and no useful train service. Boracay is an island, so all arrivals are by air then road and boat.
How to reach Boracay by road
From Kalibo, road transfers to the Caticlan jetty take about 1.5 to 2 hours according to travel guides, depending on traffic. You cannot drive a car onto Boracay.
Getting around Boracay
Boats cross a narrow strait from Caticlan to Boracay, with Cagban Port the main entry for most of the year and Tambisaan used when wind and sea require it. On the island, electric tricycles use the main road, and White Beach is closed to motor vehicles.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Boracay
- Arrival involves a small mainland airport, a short road transfer and a boat to Boracay. Ask your hotel to arrange the whole journey, including assistance with luggage.
- Carry regular medicines in their original packaging, plus a copy of the prescription.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.