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 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. Flights from Manila will no longer be possible starting March 29, 2026.
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
NAIA (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) or also called Manila Airport (MNL). Flights through this airport will only be possible until March 29, 2026.
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 beautiful 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 and also has international flights.
Airlines who operate this route are Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Sunlight Air. The flight to Coron 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.
International flights also use this airport as an entry to the country.
Airlines who operate this route to Coron 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 (Owned and operated by Cebu Pacific) has flights to and from El Nido once a day. The flight takes just 30-40 minutes.
From PUERTO PRINCESA
From PUERTO PRINCESA
From PUERTO PRINCESA
While at the moment, there are no direct flights to/from Puerto Princesa, this route is sometimes opened by Philippine Airlines to speed up travel from Coron to the capital of Palawan.
We will update this information if ever flights do become available again.
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 vessels are called Jomalia and Atienza. These vessels feature comfortable air-conditioned seating, a large outdoor area, a small canteen and toilets. The trip only takes 3 1/2 hours to 4 1/2 hours.
Other slower vessels available are: Montenegro 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.
DAILY BUS SCHEDULE (MANILA - CLARK)
From NAIA (Manila) to Clark
From NAIA (Manila) to Clark
From NAIA (Manila) to Clark
This route is operated by Genesis Transport Service Inc. The bus to Clark from Manila can be found at NAIA Terminal 3 at Bay 13 Arrival Area.
The trip takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes utilizing the NLEX (North Luzon Expressway) for a smooth trip. The ticket costs 450 pesos per person. Only cash is accepted as payment.
The bus also stops at SM Clark before heading to Clark Airport.
Contact:
+639992219767
From Clark to NAIA (Manila)
From NAIA (Manila) to Clark
From NAIA (Manila) to Clark
This route is operated by Genesis Transport Service Inc. The bus to Manila from Clark can be found at Clark Airport Arrival Area Bus Station (Just straight ahead in front of the airport terminal).
The trip takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes utilizing the NLEX (North Luzon Expressway) for a smooth trip. The ticket costs 450 pesos per person. Only cash is accepted as payment.
The bus also stops at SM Clark before heading to Manila. The bus will stop at NAIA Terminal 3.
Contact:
+639992219767
IMPORTANT ADVISORY REGARDING ALL FLIGHTS TO CORON
Starting March 29th this year, all turboprop flights will be moved from Manila Airport (NAIA) to Clark International Airport. Flights from Manila will no longer be possible. To reach Coron, you can fly from Clark, Cebu and El Nido.
Warm regards
-RDC team