Surigao Gateway
The Lanuza zone starts at Surigao Airport (SUG). This is the logistics page for the connection: where to sleep, where to eat, who drives, and how the coastal highway reaches Lanuza.
Getting There
Surigao Airport (SUG) is the gateway for the Lanuza zone. International travelers usually land in Manila (see the Manila Gateway) or Cebu first. The zone page says there are no direct Manila to Surigao routes, so plan to connect through Cebu, which Cebu Pacific lists six times a week at about 50 minutes in the air (reported).
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Getting Out of the Airport
- Surigao City to Lanuza: roughly 133 km down the coastal highway, about 3-4 hours by bus or van or about 2 hours by private vehicle or hired car (reported on the zone page).
- Board bags: the Cebu to Surigao flight may be a turboprop with a 6 ft surfboard limit, so check the aircraft before you book (reported).
- Not a Siargao side trip: there is no direct route between Lanuza and Siargao. The realistic path is road to Surigao City, then the ferry to Dapa, about 6 hours door to door (reported).
Other Gateways for This Zone
- Surigao (SUG): the realistic gateway for Lanuza (this page).
- Butuan (BXU): Cebu Pacific lists direct Manila to Butuan flights five times a day, but the zone page could not confirm the Butuan to Lanuza road leg (reported).
- Tandag and Bislig: both have airports on the map, but neither has confirmed current commercial service, so they are left out as options (reported).
For the full route notes, see the Lanuza Getting There section.
Stays
Surigao City
- Parkway HotelSurigao City Hotel with a high rating from over 300 reviews. About 1 km from central Surigao City in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.1 from about 340 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Philippine Gateway HotelSurigao City Hotel with a high rating from over 650 reviews. About 1 km from central Surigao City in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4 from about 670 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Lix HotelSurigao City Hotel with a high rating. About 1 km from central Surigao City in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.3 from 55 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Bay View InnSurigao City Inn with a top rating. About 1 km from central Surigao City in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.5 from 75 reviews. Google Maps listing
Ratings here come from a small number of reviews, so read the recent ones.
Where to Eat
Surigao City Seafood
- Tuna RepublikSurigao City Seafood restaurant with a high rating from over 200 reviews. About 2 km from central Surigao City in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.3 from about 200 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Harborside Resto & GrillSurigao City Seafood restaurant with a high rating. About 1 km from central Surigao City in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.4 from about 160 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Bluefin Seafood Grill and RestaurantSurigao City Seafood restaurant with a high rating. About 2 km from central Surigao City in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.4 from 76 reviews. Google Maps listing
Cafes and Bakeries
- Meraki Bakery and CoffeeSurigao City Bakery and coffee shop with a top rating from nearly 200 reviews. About 68 km from central Surigao City in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 5 from about 200 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Abri CafeSurigao City Coffee shop with a top rating. About 1 km from central Surigao City in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from 35 reviews. Google Maps listing
Transport Companies
Car and Van Hire
- Fetch&Go Car Rental ServicesSurigao City Local car rental with a high rating. About 1 km from central Surigao City in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.8 from 14 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Surigao City Car RentalSurigao City Local car rental with a top rating. About 1 km from central Surigao City in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 5 from 10 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Wins Transport Car RentalSurigao City Local car and van rental with a top rating. About 3 km from central Surigao City in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 5 from 4 reviews. Google Maps listing
The zone page prices the road leg to Lanuza at roughly 2 hours by private vehicle or hired car (reported). Confirm the driver, the price and the board space before you book.
Buses
- Surigao City Integrated Land Transport TerminalSurigao City Bus and jeepney terminal with a high rating from over 100 reviews. About 2 km from central Surigao City in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.3 from about 110 reviews. Google Maps listing
The zone page says to figure 3-4 hours by bus or van from Surigao City to Lanuza (reported).
Board & Luggage Storage
We did not find a surf shop or board-repair business in Surigao City, so sort out any board repair before you travel. Ask your hotel about board storage.
Getting Out to the Zones
Lanuza: see Getting There. Plan Lanuza as its own trip, with the road leg south from Surigao City and no quick link to Siargao (reported).
Questions People Actually Ask.
Which airport do I fly into for Lanuza?
Surigao Airport (SUG) is the realistic gateway, on the Cebu to Surigao route. There are no direct Manila to Surigao routes, so plan to connect through Cebu (reported on the zone page).
How far is Lanuza from Surigao City?
Roughly 133 km down the coastal highway: about 3-4 hours by bus or van, or about 2 hours by private vehicle or hired car (reported on the zone page).
Can I bring a board on the Cebu to Surigao flight?
It may be a turboprop with a 6 ft surfboard limit, so check the aircraft and the airline's board policy before you book (reported on the zone page).
Do I need a visa for the Philippines?
US and EU passports get 30 days visa-free, and every arriving traveler registers free on eTravel within 72 hours before arrival. See the Getting Into the Philippines section on the Philippines region page for the full rules.
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