How to get to Coron, all the information you need

How to get to Coron – all the Information you need

Plan your next adventure to the picturesque town of Coron, in northern Palawan, we guarantee that you are in for a true feast of all your senses. Clear blue waters, glistening sandy beaches, the Philippines best scuba diving, rocky escarpments full of rugged green jungles, and crystal clear lakes that cover the terrain are only some of the distinctive features of the magical Islands of Coron.

2Go ferry operating a weekly service between Coron and Manil and Coron and Puerto Princessa

Introduction on connections to Coron

Coron Airport
Coron is connected to the outside world via Francisco B. Reyes Airport (USU), formerly known as Busuanga Airport. This small airport serves the general area of Coron, which includes Coron Town, Busuanga, and subsequently, Coron Island. It has been named after the former Mayor of Coron, Francisco B. Reyes. During his mayoral term from 1936 to 1939, he donated the land strip that now houses the current airport complex of Coron.
A few airlines operate flights that go in and out of Coron through this airport daily. Swift air operates between Coron and Elnido and Manila. The others, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Sunlight Air to the international airports at Manila, Cebu and Clark (Angeles).

how to get to ooron by air, is to fly to busuanga airport

Guide to travelling to Coron

Please note at this time, some of these passenger routes are unavailable or are operating at different times than stated, due to the current covid restrictions.

This is the ultimate guide on how to get to Coron from different locations in the Philippines. You can choose to visit Coron Island from Manila, Puerto Princessa, Cebu, Boracay, Mindoro, Iloilo (via Cuyo Islands), Angeles(Clark) or El Nido according to the convenience of your travel plans.

Getting to Coron from Manila
The capital Manila, is a primary stop for many international tourists arriving in the Philippines. Several other air or sea routes to Coron are available from many other locations.

How to get to Coron – By Air

Cebu Pacific (Cebgo), Philippine Airlines (PAL), Sunlight Air and AirSwift all operate flights to Francisco B. Reyes Airport (USU), which is the local gateway to Coron Town and Busuanga.

Cebu;
Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Sunlight air operating daily;

Elnido;
Swift Air operating daily

Manila
Sunlight, Cebu Pacific and Philippine airlines operating daily;

Clark (Angeles);
Philippine Airlines and Sunlight air operating daily:

Puerto Princessa;
No flights currently

How to get to Coron – by Sea

There are many ferries and cargo ships that accommodated passengers, operating in and out of Coron. 2Go Travel operates a large ferry from Puerto Princesa and Manila to Coron. Atienza to Manila and Elnido, Bunso operates a large roll on – roll off ferry between Coron and Mindoro and there are several ferries operating between Coron and Elnido. A growing number of tour companies offer three or four day tours which include island hopping . They pick up in Coron and drop off in Elnido and visa versa. (please contact us for details).

Manila;
2Go Travel (Super Ferry) operate once per week

Atienza Ferries operate twice per week

St Niclolas Lines (cargo) 3 times per week

Mindoro (San Jose);
Bunso (Ro-ro) twice per week, 7 hours.

Puerto Princessa;
2Go Travel (Super Ferry) once per week,

Elnido;
Montenegro Lines daily
Bunso; Daily
Jamalia Daily

A modern mini van used to transfer tourists to Coron

By Land
In Palawan tourists can catch a bus that travels from Puerto Princessa up to El Nido and visa versa,. This is excellent for those planning to visit both destinations.

For The More Adventurous Travelers.
If you wish to, you can travel from Luzon by bus and ferry via Batangas and through Mindoro. From Batangas take a ferry across to Sabang or Calipan in Mindoro.
If You are travalling from Northern Panay or Boracay, there is a Fastcat ferry from Caticlan to Bulalacao. An alternative is to take the ro-ro ferry to Roxas in Mindoro.
A more adventurous way to travel to Coron. From Iloilo City in Southern Panny, take the Montenegro ferry to Puerto Princessa. the Ferry stops several hours in the Cuyo islands.

Airport Transfers

Start your vacation in Coron worry free when you take a transfer from the airport to Pirates diving center and vice versa! This transfer is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you’re sure to have a ride waiting for you at Francisco B. Reyes Airport no matter what time of day your flight arrives. You can also choose between a shared transfer or a private transfer, depending on your needs and preferences. Aside from traveling in a comfortable vehicle, you’ll also be assisted by an experienced driver who will bring you safely to Pirates. In case you need a ride back to the airport, just book another vehicle so you can go ahead back stress-free!