Kalibo or Caticlan to Boracay: road, jetty port, fees and late boats (2026)
See your price →Boracay is a car to the Caticlan jetty port plus a 15-minute boat. From Kalibo Airport the drive is about 65 km, 1.5–2 hours; from Caticlan Airport the jetty is minutes away. At the jetty foreigners pay the ₱50 boat, a ₱150 terminal fee and a ₱300 environmental fee (travellers’ reports, January 2026). A private car Kalibo Airport → Caticlan jetty is $80 per car. Prices checked .
- Kalibo Airport → Caticlan jetty: about 65 km, 1.5–2 h
- Boat to Boracay: about 15 min, ₱50
- Fees at the jetty: terminal ₱150, environmental ₱300 (foreigners)
- Private car: from $80 per car
Kalibo or Caticlan airport?
Caticlan Airport is next to the jetty port, so the road leg is minutes; Kalibo Airport is about 65 km away, 1.5–2 hours by road, and often has more flights, including international ones. If you land at Kalibo, a shared van leaves when it fills; a private car leaves as soon as you are out of arrivals.
What do I pay at the Caticlan jetty?
Travellers’ reports (updated January 2026) list the Caticlan terminal fee at ₱150, the Boracay environmental fee at ₱300 for foreign tourists, and the pump-boat ticket at ₱50 one way. Carry pesos in cash. All travellers register at the jetty with an ID before boarding.
Costs from the Caticlan jetty to Boracay
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pump boat | ₱50 per person | About 15 min |
| Terminal fee | ₱150 | Paid again when you leave |
| Environmental fee | ₱300 (foreign tourists) | Once per stay |
| E-trike from the Boracay port to the hotel | varies — check locally | Your hotel may arrange it |
travellers’ reports, last update 6 January 2026.
Can I get to Boracay at night?
Boats cross around the clock, but the regular departures are roughly every hour from 6 am to 7 pm; late at night boats wait to fill, so expect long waits (travellers’ reports). If you land at Kalibo in the evening, tell your hotel; we drive you to the jetty at any hour at the same price.
In strong wind crossings can be suspended — check the Coast Guard advisories, and message us if your boat on the way out is late: the driver waits at the Caticlan jetty exit.
Kalibo Airport → Caticlan: the options
| Way | Time | Price | What matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared van or bus | 1.5–2 h + waiting to fill | varies — check locally | Leaves when full |
| PhpRide private car | 1.5–2 h | $80 per car | Leaves when you land, same price at night, help with bags to the jetty |
How much is a private car Kalibo ↔ Caticlan?
| Route | Sedan | 7-seat SUV / MPV | Van (up to 10) | Premium van |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalibo Airport to Caticlan Jetty Port (Boracay) one way | $80 | $95 | $115 | $155 |
| Caticlan Jetty Port to Kalibo Airport one way | $80 | $95 | $115 | $155 |
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Sources and checks
Fares, timetables and travel times marked «travellers’ reports» come from recent traveller reports we read on 27 October 2026; no official page publishes them — check on the day. Official sources:
- Sea travel advisories and suspensions — Philippine Coast Guard (official) · checked 27 October 2026
- Tropical cyclone bulletins and wind signals — PAGASA (official weather service) · checked 27 October 2026
Checked by the PhpRide team on · GG Services Limited (Hong Kong)
Questions
How far is Kalibo Airport from Boracay?
About 65 km to the Caticlan jetty port, 1.5–2 hours by road, then a 15-minute boat.
How much are the Boracay fees?
Travellers’ reports (January 2026): terminal fee ₱150, environmental fee ₱300 for foreigners, boat ₱50.
How much is a private car from Kalibo Airport to Caticlan?
$80 for a sedan, $95 for a 7-seater, $115 for a van — per car.
Do boats run at night?
Yes, but outside about 6 am–7 pm they wait to fill, so expect long waits.
What about the way back?
Send us the time you expect to reach Caticlan; the driver waits at the jetty exit — $80 per car. Leave Boracay at least 5 hours before an international flight from Kalibo.
Is the price the same at night?
Yes — there is no night surcharge.