Being the biggest city on Panay Island and the center of Western Visayas region, Iloilo City is a transportation hub whether by land, sea or air.
These numerous transportation terminals facilitate day to day commerce, light & heavy industries, and tourism, among others. As this is a travel blog, this guide is aimed to tourists who want to experience and explore Iloilo and perhaps even beyond.
These numerous transportation terminals facilitate day to day commerce, light & heavy industries, and tourism, among others. As this is a travel blog, this guide is aimed to tourists who want to experience and explore Iloilo and perhaps even beyond.
Iloilo International Airport
A little more than five years old, the Iloilo International Airport is among the most modern and beautiful in the country today. It is situated around 20 kilometers from Iloilo City, straddling the towns of Cabatuan, San Miguel and Sta. Barbara.
It has direct links to Manila, Cebu, Clark, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro and Puerto Princesa plus international destinations Hong Kong and Singapore.
Among the first hurdles tourists will have to contend is the distance that translates to expensive fare when traveling to and from this airport.
The easiest of which is by taxi which can bring you anywhere in the city and province of Iloilo and even anywhere on Panay Island. But this translates to expensive rates approved by the governing board. Usually it’s PhP 350 to PhP500 to/from Iloilo City for a 30 minute drive.
But there are cheaper alternatives and the most convenient of which is using the shuttle van services which, just like coasters or jeepneys, wait for passengers to fill it up then travels.
There are shuttle vans going to SM City Iloilo for PhP 50/passenger plus additional for super excess baggage. You can also rent the whole van PhP500 if you're with a group directly to yoir hotel.
At the departure area, there are P2P buses to and from Festive Walk Mall which was launched recentlt. For PhP 80/passenger it is a non stop bus ride to Iloilo Business Park.
For those traveling light or with a tight budget, multi cab jeepneys serve the airport and the nearby town of Sta. Barbara. Its base of operations is at the Total Gasoline station in Bangga Dama. The regular fare is PhP10 for a four kilometer and 10-minute commute. One can then take jeepneys at the petrol station all the way to Iloilo City with fare ranging from PhP 10-20 But most of the time this takes time to fill and the multi cab driver usually asks few additional pesos for him to travel despite not being full. Travelers to the airport using this multi cab service are advised to come early (or just be lucky) since you might end up renting the whole jeep (around Php150) if you wish to be on time.
SM City Iloilo Transport Terminal
Aside from being a a loading/unloading point for jeepneys and main hub servicing the Iloilo airport, this terminal have good value amenities too. Pasalubong shops and quick stop restaurants give busy travelers a quick recharge.
They also have a depository area where in "early for check in" or "past check out time" travelers can leave their things for a minimal fee of PhP30 per compartment. They also have ATMs, ticketing services, comfort rooms and bathrooms for those who want to refresh themselves.
A little more than five years old, the Iloilo International Airport is among the most modern and beautiful in the country today. It is situated around 20 kilometers from Iloilo City, straddling the towns of Cabatuan, San Miguel and Sta. Barbara.
It has direct links to Manila, Cebu, Clark, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro and Puerto Princesa plus international destinations Hong Kong and Singapore.
Among the first hurdles tourists will have to contend is the distance that translates to expensive fare when traveling to and from this airport.
The easiest of which is by taxi which can bring you anywhere in the city and province of Iloilo and even anywhere on Panay Island. But this translates to expensive rates approved by the governing board. Usually it’s PhP 350 to PhP500 to/from Iloilo City for a 30 minute drive.
But there are cheaper alternatives and the most convenient of which is using the shuttle van services which, just like coasters or jeepneys, wait for passengers to fill it up then travels.
There are shuttle vans going to SM City Iloilo for PhP 50/passenger plus additional for super excess baggage. You can also rent the whole van PhP500 if you're with a group directly to yoir hotel.
At the departure area, there are P2P buses to and from Festive Walk Mall which was launched recentlt. For PhP 80/passenger it is a non stop bus ride to Iloilo Business Park.
For those traveling light or with a tight budget, multi cab jeepneys serve the airport and the nearby town of Sta. Barbara. Its base of operations is at the Total Gasoline station in Bangga Dama. The regular fare is PhP10 for a four kilometer and 10-minute commute. One can then take jeepneys at the petrol station all the way to Iloilo City with fare ranging from PhP 10-20 But most of the time this takes time to fill and the multi cab driver usually asks few additional pesos for him to travel despite not being full. Travelers to the airport using this multi cab service are advised to come early (or just be lucky) since you might end up renting the whole jeep (around Php150) if you wish to be on time.
SM City Iloilo Transport Terminal
Aside from being a a loading/unloading point for jeepneys and main hub servicing the Iloilo airport, this terminal have good value amenities too. Pasalubong shops and quick stop restaurants give busy travelers a quick recharge.
They also have a depository area where in "early for check in" or "past check out time" travelers can leave their things for a minimal fee of PhP30 per compartment. They also have ATMs, ticketing services, comfort rooms and bathrooms for those who want to refresh themselves.
Festive Walk Iloilo P2P Terminals
And just recently the DOTR and Megaworlsdlaunched the P2P buses connecting the ILO airport and Festive Walk Mall in Mandurriao. It has a definite schedule and departs on time e en if you're the only passenger on board. (PhP 80/way). You even get discounts at the mall and Richmonde Hotel Iloilo.
Years ago, the city government has banned provincial jeepneys from entering the inner city limits thus approving the perimeter boundary ordinance. This in turn created three terminals that serve the city to/from the north, south and west.
The busiest is the one serving northbound passengers known as the Tagbak terminal in the outskirts of Jaro. It has buses, shuttle cans and jeepneys bound for the northern parts of Iloilo (Passi City, Concepcion, Carles, etc). It also caters to travelers to towns in Capiz and Aklan specifically Kalibo and Caticlan passengers, bound for Boracay.
The south terminal is known as the Mohon terminal along the boundary of the Villa Arevalo district and the town of Oton. This hub serves passengers going to/from several towns including Miag-ao, San Joaquin and Guimbal.
The west actually has two terminals – the Pavia Peoples terminal and the Ungka terminal both located in Ungka, Jaro. These terminals serve the west and central towns of Iloilo (Cabatuan, Janiuay, Lambunao. Calinog, etc)and some even bound for Capiz. The Ungka terminal (fronting Christ The King) serves as the jump off point to commuters to the airport.
Travelers bound for Antique have the San Pedro terminal around and beside the church of Molo.
Despite the said ordinance, a limited number of jeeps can enter the city if they have passes thus making the plazas of Jaro and Molo act also as jeepneys terminals especially at night.
Ships, fast craft ferries, pump boats and RORO
Iloilo City is also among the busiest seaports in the country serving the region and some parts of the country. The domestic port in Port San Pedro serves travelers to and from Manila, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro among others. Passenger jeepneys are available just outside the terminal making it convenient for passengers.
Fast craft ferries serve the cities of Iloilo and Bacolod with more than 10 trips a day. As early as 6am and last trip around 5pm, it takes about an hour to/from either city. The new fastcraft ferry terminal is located across the river from downtown Iloilo City. Taxis and private cars also are permitted inside for a minimum fee while jeepneys ply the route too. But one can also walk to the ferry terminal across the new bridge specifically built as link. Boat Fare is around PhP200 up but do check out the round trip promos which can slash the fare by around 50%.
Travelers to the island Guimaras have thee option to choose from mostly depending on their itinerary on the island. The most popular of which is the Ortiz wharf named after the street is it located. Quite hidden for first timers but a mansion known as the Eagle House stands proud and acts as a landmark (and attraction too). Travelers are ask to register before buying tickets for Php13. These tickets have the name of the pump boats on it and it takes just around 25 minutes to arrive at the Jordan wharf.
The Parola wharf at the mouth of the Iloilo River, meanwhile serves Buenavista bound travelers, a little further north the island. Almost the same procedures, ticket price and time of travel – just different ports of call.
A RO-RO port in Lapuz serves travelers who want to bring their own vehicles to Guimaras.
Traveling in, around and beyond Iloilo City is just a breeze when you know where to go and how to do it. Just ask the locals when in doubt and surely your vacation memories will also include traveling and mingling with the Ilonggos.
RORO Information (Schedule/Rates/etc)
From Lapuz, Iloilo City
FASTCAT (Iloilo-Bacolod vv)
