Attention travelers! Starting March 2025, there's a significant change in how you'll reach the stunning destinations of Coron and El Nido. If you're planning a trip to these tropical paradises, you'll want to read this carefully.
The Big Change: Goodbye Manila, Hello Clark Airport
Beginning in March 2025 and gradually taking place over the following 12 months, small jets will no longer operate from Manila Airport to Coron and El Nido. Instead, all those flights will now depart from Clark International Airport (CRK).
This means you'll need to plan an extra step in your travel journey. Keep Cebu International Airport(CEB) asis also another option you should consider. Ok letās get into the specifics. Letās give you more information.
Getting to Clark Airport from Manila Airport
The transfer from Manila to Clark typically takes between one to two hours depending on trafficabout two hours. You can hire a taxi or use Grab for a direct trip, recommended to use an app for a guaranteed and fair price.which will cost around 35-40 USD and take about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Another option is direct buses from Ninoy Aquino International Airport(NAIA) Terminal 3. This trip costs about 7-8 dollars. The trip takes a maximum of about 2 hours and 40 minutes and costs about 7-8 dollars per person.Ā
If you arrive at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, you can use the free airport shuttle, which takes about 15 minutes, or hire a taxi, which takes about 8 minutes. You can also get on the bus from New Genesis P2P Trinoma Bus Terminal, which is about 35 minutes away from the airport. You can check the bus schedule here.
How to Get to Coron by Plane
Flights to Coron are now primarily operated from:
- Clark Airport (CRK): Direct flights with Sunlight Air and Philippine Airlines
- Cebu Airport (CEB): Multiple airline options including Cebu Pacific, Cebgo, Sunlight Air, and Philippine Airlines
- Manilla Airport (slowly reducing over the next 12 months)
Pro Tip: Once you land at Busuanga Airport (USU), prepare for a 45-minute van ride to Coron Town Proper.
How to Get to El Nido by Plane
AirSwift is your go-to airline for El Nido flights, offering routes from:
- Clark Airport (CRK)
- Cebu Airport (CEB)
- Busuanga Airport (USU)
- Boracay Airport (MPH)
- Bohol International Airport
AirSwift has recently been bought over by Cebu Pacific and gradually more flights will be conducted by them with a potential name change to Cebu Pacific also.
International Connections: More Than Just Domestic Travel
Direct Flights from/to Manila:
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Brunei
- China
- Thailand
- South Korea
- Vietnam
- United Arab Emirates
- Australia
- Cambodia
- Papua New Guinea
- United States
- Bahrain
- Palau
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- TĆ¼rkiye
- Oman
- Canada
- France
Direct Flights to Clark International Airport:
You may choose to fly to Clark International Airport instead of Manila to avoid stopovers. Clark Airport offers extensive international connections to:
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Taiwan
- Hong Kong
- South Korea
- Japan
- United Arab Emirates
- Qatar
Direct Flights to Cebu International Airport:
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Thailand
- Taiwan
- China
- Hong Kong
- Japan
Travel Tips:
- Book flights well in advance
- Check multiple airport options for the best routes
- Have a travel insurance
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Final Thoughts
Thanks for reading our comprehensive guide about how to Get to Coron and El Nido in 2025 under new flight regulations. Please do not forget to check the official websites of the companies above before making a plan to see if there are any changes. See you in Palawan soon!
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