Siargao Gateway
The Siargao zone starts at Siargao Airport (IAO) in Sayak. This is the logistics page for the connection: where to sleep, where to eat, who drives the airport run, how the ferry and flight routes work, and where to find a surf shop.
Getting There
Siargao Airport (IAO) in Barangay Sayak, Del Carmen, is the gateway for the Siargao zone, roughly 30-40 minutes from General Luna. International travelers usually connect through Manila or Cebu. Cebu Pacific says there are no direct Manila to Siargao flights: its turboprop flights now operate from Clark (CRK, six times a week), and for travel from Manila it recommends connecting through Cebu (CEB), which has about five flights a day to Siargao, about 1 hour (reported on the zone page).
Register free on the government's eTravel system within 72 hours before arrival, and use only etravel.gov.ph. US and EU passports are visa-free for 30 days with a return or onward ticket and a passport valid six months beyond your stay, and the stay can be extended through the Bureau of Immigration (reported on the Philippines entry page). Rules depend on your passport, so check the official source before you book. The full list is in Getting Into the Philippines.
Getting Out of the Airport
- To General Luna: roughly 30-40 minutes from the airport (reported on the zone page).
- Boards: Cebu Pacific's turboprop flights carry a 6 ft surfboard limit with case (reported).
- Philippine Airlines: it sells Manila to Siargao itineraries from NAIA Terminal 2 but does not say whether they are nonstop, so check the itinerary before you book (reported).
- Book ahead: frequency is modest, so reserve early in peak season, August-November (reported).
Other Ways Onto the Island
- Siargao Airport (IAO): the island's own airport (this page).
- Clark (CRK): Cebu Pacific's Siargao turboprop flights now operate from Clark, six times a week (reported).
- Cebu (CEB): about five flights a day to Siargao, about 1 hour, and the route Cebu Pacific recommends from Manila (reported).
- Surigao City by ferry: fly to Surigao City on mainland Mindanao, then take a fast-craft ferry to Dapa Port in about 1.5 hours or a slower RORO ferry in 4-5 hours. Evaristo & Sons runs the route, with morning departures, roughly 6-10 am, the most reliable (reported). A less crowded entry point is the Del Carmen Ferry Terminal.
For the full route notes, see the Siargao Getting There section.
Stays
Near the Airport and Dapa Port
- Mariden Resort & HomestayDel Carmen Resort and homestay with a top rating, on the Del Carmen side near the airport. About 3 km from Siargao Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.8 from 56 reviews. Google Maps listing
- IAO Boutique HotelDapa Boutique hotel in Dapa, the island's main passenger port. About 1 km from Dapa Port in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.2 from 32 reviews. Google Maps listing
The zone page puts General Luna roughly 30-40 minutes from the airport (reported), so most travelers stay there.
General Luna
- Bravo Beach ResortGeneral Luna Beach resort with a high rating from over 900 reviews. About 1 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.4 from about 920 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Siago Beach ResortGeneral Luna Beach resort with a top rating from nearly 700 reviews. About 1 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.7 from about 690 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Casa BasaGeneral Luna Hotel with a top rating. About 2 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from 73 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Happiness HostelGeneral Luna Hostel with a top rating from nearly 600 reviews. About 2 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.7 from about 570 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Tres Islas HostelGeneral Luna Hostel with a high rating from nearly 200 reviews. About 2 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.5 from about 190 reviews. Google Maps listing
Where to Eat
Restaurants
- Las BarricasGeneral Luna Spanish restaurant with a top rating from nearly 1,500 reviews. About 1 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from about 1,400 reviews. Google Maps listing
- CEV Ceviche & Kinilaw ShackGeneral Luna Seafood shack with a top rating from nearly 1,400 reviews. About 2 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.8 from about 1,400 reviews. Google Maps listing
- AlmaGeneral Luna Spanish restaurant with a top rating from over 750 reviews. About 1 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.8 from about 760 reviews. Google Maps listing
- LymaGeneral Luna Restaurant with a top rating from over 400 reviews. About 1 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.8 from about 420 reviews. Google Maps listing
Cafes
- Siargao Books CafeGeneral Luna Coffee shop with a high rating from over 800 reviews. About 1 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.4 from about 820 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Green Waves CafeGeneral Luna Coffee shop with a top rating from nearly 600 reviews. About 1 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.8 from about 580 reviews. Google Maps listing
Transport Companies
Airport Transfers and Vans
- TravelGo Siargao Transport and Airport TransferGeneral Luna Airport transfer service with a top rating. About 1 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 5 from 22 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Santos Van for HireGeneral Luna Van for hire run by the Siargao Transport Service Cooperative. About 3 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 5 from 7 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Siargao TransferGeneral Luna Transfer service with a top rating. About 1 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 5 from 6 reviews. Google Maps listing
Book a transfer ahead in peak season (August-November), when flights are fullest (reported).
Car and Motorbike Rental
- Siargao Car RentalsGeneral Luna Local car rental with a top rating from over 300 reviews. About 2 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from about 330 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Angelito's Car & Bike RentalsGeneral Luna Car and bike rental with a top rating from over 200 reviews. About 1 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from about 200 reviews. Google Maps listing
- GoldenBell Motorbike RentalGeneral Luna Motorbike rental with a top rating from nearly 1,000 reviews. About 1 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 5 from about 960 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Lola's RentalsGeneral Luna Rental service with a top rating from over 550 reviews. About 1 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 5 from about 560 reviews. Google Maps listing
International rental brands are left out. Check the licence rules for your vehicle before you ride or drive.
Board & Luggage Storage
Every luggage-storage listing we found on the island belongs to a network or could not be confirmed, so we leave them out. Ask your hotel first.
Surf Shops and Board Repair
- Fat Lips SurfshopGeneral Luna Surf shop with a high rating from over 250 reviews. About 1 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.6 from about 270 reviews. Google Maps listing
- KS Boardriders Surf ShopGeneral Luna Surf shop with a top rating. About 2 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.7 from 98 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Siargao Surfboard TraderGeneral Luna Surfboard shop with a top rating. About 1 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.7 from 28 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Kang Surfboard RepairsDapa Board repair shop near Dapa with a top rating. About 4 km from Dapa Port in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 5 from 8 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Botiti Surf Co.General Luna Surf school and board repairs with a top rating. About 1 km from General Luna in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 5 from 36 reviews. Google Maps listing
Cebu Pacific's turboprop flights carry a 6 ft surfboard limit with case (reported on the zone page), so a longer board needs another routing.
Getting Out to the Zones
Siargao: see Getting There. Plan 30-40 minutes by transfer or rental from the airport to General Luna, and read the Manila Gateway for the connection in.
Questions People Actually Ask.
Which airport do I fly into for Siargao?
Siargao Airport (IAO) in Sayak, Del Carmen. Cebu Pacific's turboprop flights operate from Clark, and from Manila it recommends connecting through Cebu (reported on the zone page).
Do I need a visa for the Philippines?
US and EU passports are visa-free for 30 days with an onward ticket, and everyone registers free on eTravel within 72 hours before arrival. Check the official source for your passport (reported on the Philippines entry page).
How far is the airport from General Luna?
Roughly 30-40 minutes (reported on the zone page).
Can I bring a surfboard on the Siargao flights?
Cebu Pacific's turboprop flights carry a 6 ft surfboard limit with case, so check your aircraft before you book (reported on the zone page).
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