HOW TO GET TO CORON
WHERE IS CORON?
Coron is a municipality located on the very north of the province of Palawan, south-west of Manila on the island of Busuanga. It is part of the Calamian Group of Islands which is composed of Coron, Busuanga, Culion, Linapacan and several smaller islands.
You can only get to Coron via Air or Sea travel.
For Air travel, take a flight to Francisco B. Reyes Airport (Busuanga Airport) (USU) from Manila, Clark, Cebu or El Nido. Reggae Dive Center is located just 25 minutes from the airport and is the first dive center seen when you get into town.
For Sea travel, Coron port has connecting routes to El Nido and Manila. Travel time to/from El Nido takes 3.5 hours to 5 hours and departs daily while a weekly ferry to/from Manila takes around 12-14 hours.
More information about travel to and from Coron can be found below.
AIR TRAVEL TO CORON
From MANILA
From MANILA
From MANILA
The most convenient option flying to Coron is from the capital, Manila, through NAIA (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) or also called Manila Airport (MNL).
Currently, NAIA is undergoing heavy changes with reduced turboprop flight operations as it aims to cater to larger aircraft. While some major airlines still fly to Coron from here, many have been moved to the nearby Clark International Airport (CRK).
Airlines who operate this route are Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Sunlight Air. The flight takes around an hour.
From CLARK
From MANILA
From MANILA
Located a 2-hour bus ride from Manila, Clark International Airport (CRK) opened it's new terminal in 2022 with the aim of serving as a major international gateway and a way to decongest Manila's airport (NAIA). The airport is located in Angeles City, Pampanga.
Airlines who operate this route are Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Sunlight Air. The flight takes around an hour and 20 minutes.
You can find more information about this airport here:
From CEBU
From MANILA
From EL NIDO
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) is located on the island of Cebu and serves as a gateway to nearby island destinations. It is also the closest airport to Malapascua Island.
Airlines who operate this route are Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Sunlight Air. The flight takes around an hour and 20 minutes.
From EL NIDO
From PUERTO PRINCESA
From EL NIDO
El Nido Airport, also known as Lio Airport, is an airport serving the general area of El Nido, located in the province of Palawan in the Philippines.
As of this writing, only Air Swift has flights to and from El Nido once a day. The flight takes just 40-45 minutes.
From PUERTO PRINCESA
From PUERTO PRINCESA
From PUERTO PRINCESA
While at the moment, there are no direct flights to Puerto Princesa, this route is sometimes opened by Philippine Airlines to speed up travel from Coron to the capital of Palawan.
Seaplane Service
From PUERTO PRINCESA
From PUERTO PRINCESA
Horizon Sun Charters
Whether you need a quick transfer, a private charter, or a scenic escape, Horizon Sun Charters makes reaching Palawan's Beauty simple and stress free.
Reggae Dive Center is NOT associated with Horizon Sun Charters. You can make your bookings directly with them: https://seaplanes.ph/
SEA TRAVEL TO CORON
From EL NIDO
From EL NIDO
From EL NIDO
There are 4 companies that have trips from El Nido to Coron (and vice versa) daily.
The largest and fastest one is called Jomalia. The vessel features comfortable air-conditioned seating, a large outdoor area, a small canteen and toilets. The trip only takes 3 1/2 hours to 4 hours.
Other slower vessels available are: Montenegro, Atienza and Philmal.
Be cautious about which company to use as the differences are quite large.
From MANILA
From EL NIDO
From EL NIDO
2GO TRAVEL has a trip from Manila to Coron departing every Friday and a trip from Coron to Manila departing every Sunday.
The vessels used by 2GO are extremely large featuring comfortable sleeping options, roof deck area, spa, salon, restaurants and karaoke area. The price for the tickets are very affordable and usually already include meals and linens.
The ferry takes around 13 hours.
STARTING NOVEMBER 1ST: FUN DIVES WILL BE "FULL DAY TRIPS"
As we further improve our services, we are slightly increasing the price of our Fun Dives. The price will increase by 200 pesos to a flat rate of 6,000 pesos for a full-day diving trip.
Warm regards
-RDC team