Transit: Iloilo Airport
Iloilo Airport Facade
I’m still rummaging through my archives for this year until my next upcoming trips. I realize I still haven’t posted some of my Iloilo materials from early this year. With the Dinagyang Festival coming early next year, I’m sure the region would be getting a lot of tourist traffic by that time. And most of them would go through one of the relatively new airports in the country - the Iloilo Airport.
Outside Iloilo Airport
The Iloilo Airport is relatively new since it started operations just last year June 13, 2007. The airport is one of the modern airports in the country that can operate internationally. Though right now only airlines like Air Philippines, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Zest Air (starting December) are operating here. They’re expecting international flights to come in by 2009.
Iloilo Airport Check-in Counters
It was during our Miagao to Nagarao trip when I first flew in and out of Iloilo Airport. When we got there, I could still smell how new the place is. I can say it’s one of the nicer airports in the country and the architecture looks similar to the NAIA Centennial Airport though not as big. There are tubes for the planes instead of walking on the tarmac. Check in was smooth and the pre-departure lounge is spacious and cozy. A number of concessionaires are there to fill in to your tummy needs while waiting for your flights. Air conditioning is just alright.
Public Transport to and fro Iloilo Airport:
If you have arrived and is heading to the city there are airport shuttles there that operate there with drop off points at SM City, Molo Plaza and Jaro Plaza. Travel time is less than an hour and fare is 50 Pesos per pax. Be advised that these Shuttles are filled in. The drop-off points are also the pickup points of those going to the airport.
Taxi Cabs are also available. From and to Iloilo town proper the cost would range from 150-200 pesos depending on what part of the town you are.
[additional info by Habagat Central] Just also add up the multicab service for those who are really cash strapped. They can take a jeepney all the way to Bangga Dama (junction) in Santa Barbara. From there, they can take a white multicab for ten pesos but you’ll have to wait for the cabbie to fill up (and its a very long wait waiting for the cabbie to fill up) or you may ask manong driver to pay for the seats or “pakyaw”…that means P100-P120 for the multicab.
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November 7th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
maganda at malinis, pwede pang international
November 7th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
nice. it would help the tourism industry of the place, and the areas around it. =)
November 7th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Just also add up the multicab service for those who are really cash strapped. They can take a jeepney all the way to Bangga Dama (junction) in Santa Barbara. From there, they can take a white multicab for ten pesos but you’ll have to wait for the cabbie to fill up (and its a very long wait waiting for the cabbie to fill up) or you may ask manong driver to pay for the seats or “pakyaw”…that means P100-P120 for the multicab.
But anyway, that’s an additional option for commuters travelling to and fro Iloilo and Airport. Enjoy your trip in Iloilo. If you have anything to ask about Iloilo or need help, just fire me an e-mail and I can help you…hopefully I’m back for Dinagyang 2009.
November 7th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Onga Travis! Isa sa pinaka magandang airports sa atin itong nasa Iloilo.
Ilolilo isa actually the gateway to western Visayas Pao. This new airport will sure make it easy for tourist to come in.
Thanks for the additional info Habagat Central. Will add in to the posts.
November 7th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
ganda nga nitong iloilo airport wulfriend. it smells and looks spanking-new.
the wonderful thing pa is what habagat noted, the availability of a fixed rate taxi service going out, like in our case, sa molo.
it’s about time rin for an international-quality airport in these parts naman since dinagyang draws in a huge crowd
and the attractions of the island continue to attract more tourists.
November 7th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
oo nga parang centennial airport. kala ko yun yon. iloilo pala. di kopa napuntuhan bagong airport nila
November 8th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
I can’t seem to view the first and second photo - it says image is unavailable. Bah. Anyway, I haven’t been to an airport for a long while and I kind of missed it na.
November 9th, 2008 at 1:55 am
A very timely information, since I will be traveling to Iloilo in the middle next month. Have a good day, Ferdz
November 9th, 2008 at 2:17 am
di pa ako nakakapasok sa mga airport e. pero mukang well-maintained ang airport na yan.
November 9th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
napakagandang airport nyan. malinis at nakapamoderno. pwedeng pwede nga bilang international airport. gusto ko rin yung Php 50 shuttle service nila sa labas.
errr! bakit anjan ako? hehe
November 9th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Yep Oggie, I’m sure the upcoming Dinagyang will yield lots of traffic in this airport. It’’s be nice to see this airport functioning as an international hub as well.
The architecture looks very much like the Centennial Terminal Tin-tin. I wouldn’t be surprised if they are designed by a single architect.
Hi Kyels Thanks for pointing the error out. It seems I made some booboo on flickr. But it’s fixed now.
Hi David! Hope you have a safe travel here.
So far Layla, the airports looking good. I hope they maintain it that way.
Hehehe. Ala akong ibang interior shots Erick
November 10th, 2008 at 11:28 am
it looks so much like the centennial airport but you’re right. it’s smaller. is it bigger than the bacolod-silay airport?
what’s really good is that little by little provincial airports in the philippines are improving. good news for tourists!
November 11th, 2008 at 1:02 am
it looks better than the 1 in manila. hehehe.
nice and clean!
November 11th, 2008 at 7:03 am
uu nga… parang little version ng centennial airport… or almost the same talaga… ^_^
November 11th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Nice airport… world class.
November 11th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
i agree with you. one of the nicer airports we have here. didn’t realize it till i saw your blog.
November 11th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Onga Dom. It’s either designed by the same architect or inspired by it. It’s a lot bigger than the Silay Airport in Bacolod. True as well. There’s a new airport in Busuanga, Coron as well.
Hehe. You can say that Acey.
That’s right Mimi.
It has international standards Sidney.
Thanks Barry.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
@Ferdz. Are you planning to go back to Iloilo by Dinagyang?
November 13th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Ei Habagat Central. I’m not yet sure if I’ll be going to the Dinagyang.
November 13th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Proud to be an ilonggo! Go iloilo.. i miss my hometown.
November 13th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Very nice pictures! I miss Iloilo!
November 18th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Wow, I miss going home now. I miss Iloilo. More pictures please.. Great development!