Flying into Bohol means landing at Panglao's own airport, not Cebu's — a fast, direct option if you're skipping the Cebu ferry crossing entirely.
Bohol has had its own international airport since November 2018: Bohol-Panglao International Airport (IATA: TAG), on Panglao Island itself rather than in Tagbilaran City. The old Tagbilaran City airport is permanently closed to commercial traffic — if a route or booking site still references it, that’s outdated.
Airlines and routes
Manila is the airport’s highest-frequency corridor, flown multiple times daily by both Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific. Cebu Pacific also connects Bohol to Davao, Iloilo, and Clark, and AirAsia Philippines runs additional Manila and regional services. AirSWIFT connects to El Nido/Palawan for travelers combining Bohol with a Palawan leg.
Seasonally, Bohol also picks up direct international charter flights from South Korea — Jeju Air from Seoul Incheon, Jin Air from Seoul, and Air Busan from Busan — though schedules fluctuate year to year and are worth confirming directly with the airline before booking around them.
Terminal notes worth knowing before you land
Two things catch first-time arrivals off guard: there are no ATMs past security or in the arrivals area (basic currency exchange counters only, so bring pesos), and Grab/ride-hailing is not available anywhere in Bohol province, airport included. Ground transport is pre-arranged resort shuttles, fixed-rate tourist vans at the arrivals terminal, or tricycles for short local hops — see the airport transfers guide for the full breakdown.
The terminal itself is a single-level, naturally-ventilated building with free Wi-Fi, a departure lounge with charging stations, and full accessible infrastructure (ramps, elevators, a mother-and-child room).
Flying vs. the ferry
If you’re coming from Manila, Davao, Iloilo, or Clark, flying into Panglao is the only sensible option — there’s no ferry link to those cities. If you’re coming from Cebu, the ferry is faster door-to-door for most itineraries once you account for airport transfer time on both ends, and it’s the route the fast-craft operators (OceanJet, SuperCat) are built around. See ferries from Cebu for that comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I fly directly from Cebu to Bohol?
- There's no significant direct Cebu–Bohol flight route — the ferry crossing (2 hours, multiple daily sailings) is the standard way to connect the two islands. Flying makes sense from Manila, Davao, Iloilo, or Clark instead.
- Are there ATMs at Bohol-Panglao Airport?
- Not inside the secure terminal area or arrivals. Withdraw Philippine pesos before you fly — in Manila, Cebu, or Tagbilaran City — since the airport itself only has basic currency exchange counters.