Transportation Services

Transportation is a point of major concern when exploring the Philippine archipelago.  The Philippines has an adequate transportation system which makes inter-island travel relatively convenient.  Most international travelers get into the country through the major gateways in Cebu’s  Mactan International Airport, Ilocos’ Laoag International Airport, Davao International Airport, Subic International Airport, Pampanga’s Diosdado International Airport, and Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport – the prime point of the entry into the country.  These airports cater to both domestic and international flights.

Travelers on inter-island tours have options to take to the air, motor by land or sail by sea.  Almost all of the Philippine provinces have airports to cater to inter-island shipping vessels and local plane flights at reasonable costs. There are also a good number of bus lines that transport travelers to the various regions in the country.  Land travel ranges from four to 24 hours.  The country has extensive public transport service as well as national highways which connect all the major islands in the country.  Taxicabs are the best mode of transportation in the urban centers, taking you to any point in the cities and even beyond.  For shorter routes around the city and outlying towns, jeepneys are the most basic form of transportation in all places all over the Philippines.  There are also a lot of sea ferries, cargo ships, and regular shipping lines for travelers on inter-island tours.  Most of transportation services in the Philippines guarantees excellent service.