How to Get to Siquijor Island: Complete Transportation Guide
Step-by-step guide to reaching Siquijor from Manila, Cebu, or anywhere in the Philippines. Ferry schedules, flight options, and budget tips.
Getting to Siquijor Overview
Siquijor has no airport, so you'll need to take a ferry from one of three main departure points:
- Dumaguete - Most common and convenient
- Bohol (Tagbilaran) - If coming from Bohol
- Cebu (Liloan) - Alternative route
From Manila
Option 1: Fly to Dumaguete (Recommended)
Direct flights from Manila to Dumaguete (DGT) take about 1.5 hours. Airlines: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia.
From Dumaguete Airport, take a tricycle to the port (₱100-150, 15 mins), then ferry to Siquijor.
Option 2: Fly to Cebu, Ferry to Siquijor
More flights to Cebu, but longer overall journey. Take a bus from Cebu to Liloan Port (4-5 hours), then ferry to Siquijor.
Ferry Schedules
Dumaguete to Siquijor
Ocean Jet: Multiple daily trips, 1 hour, ₱200-400
Montenegro Shipping: Slower ferries, 1.5 hours, ₱150-200
Ports in Siquijor
- Siquijor Port: Main port, closest to San Juan
- Larena Port: Alternative, north side of island
Booking Tips
- Book online during peak season (December-May)
- Walk-up tickets usually available during low season
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure
- Keep your ticket until you disembark
Cost Breakdown (from Manila)
- Flight to Dumaguete: ₱2,000-5,000
- Tricycle to port: ₱100-150
- Ferry to Siquijor: ₱200-400
- Total: ₱2,300-5,550
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