Batanes is the nothermost part of the Philippine archipelago. It is composed of three inhabited islands: Batan Island ( contains the capital town of Basco), Itbayat Island and Sabtang Island.
How to get to Basco
via plane from Manila to Basco: As of this writing, there are only two airlines flying directly from Manila to Basco. Airfare is the biggest chunk of expenses going to Batanes, I advice you to be patient and should watch out for promo sale. I get mine thru promo fare via Skyjet at Php1,463.23 round trip.
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via plane from Manila to Basco: As of this writing, there are only two airlines flying directly from Manila to Basco. Airfare is the biggest chunk of expenses going to Batanes, I advice you to be patient and should watch out for promo sale. I get mine thru promo fare via Skyjet at Php1,463.23 round trip.
Address: Unit 08 Aseana One, Bradco Ave.
Paranaque City
Telephone nos: +632 886 7186 or +632 863 1333 or +632 886 7192 (Manila)
+6336 288 9130 Boracay
Mobile no.: +63917 863 1333
List of offices: Domestic offices
Website: https://www.flyskyjetair.com
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Frequency
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Departure
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Arrival
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Daily except Tuesday
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Manila
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Basco
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5:55H
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7:05H
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Daily except Tuesday
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Basco
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Manila
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7:30H
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8:40H
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Skyjet Airlines, an 80 seater jet aircraft that fly to Basco, Batanes everyday except Tuesday. It departs Manila around 5:55H and arrives to Basco airport after 1 hour and 10 minutes or 7:05H. Skyjet serves free snacks (Goldilocks chiffon cake, Crystal Clear purified water and will also ask if you want to drink party wine), 10 kilograms check in baggage allowance and 5 kilograms hand carry allowance. That same jet will leave Basco to Manila at 7:30H and will arrive Manila around 8:40H.
Schedules may change without prior notice.
Philippine Airlines, thru Pal Express also fly to Basco, Batanes daily. Travel time is more than 30 minutes compare to Skyjet. It also departs Manila around 6:00H and arrive to Basco airport around 7:45H. That same plane will also depart Basco to Manila around 8:10H and estimated to welcome Manila around 9:50H. They also serve light snacks, with 10 kilograms baggage allowance for economy class.
Schedules may change without prior notice.
Schedules may change without prior notice.
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Address: 8th Floor, PNB Financial Center,
President Diosdado Macapagal Avenue,
CCP Complex, Pasay City
Telephone nos.: +632 855 8888 (Manila)
+6377 600 8888 (Laoag)
+6372 687 8098 (La Union, San Fernando)
+6332 340 0191 Cebu)
+6334 458 6888 (Bacolod)
+6335 532 9888 (Dumaguete)
+6333 329 9888 (Iloilo)
+6353 832 9878 (Tacloban)
+6388 864 8788 (Cagayan de Oro)
+6364 521 8078 (Cotabato)
+6382 287 7788 (Davao)
+6365 918 8888 (Dipolog)
+6383 887 9888 (General Santos)
+6362 957 9888 (Zamboanga)
+1 800 435 9725 (USA and Canada)
+400 100 2752 (China)
+1 300 887 822 (Australia)
List of offices: Domestic and International offices
Website: https://www.philippineairlines.com
Philippine Airlines, thru Pal Express also fly to Basco, Batanes daily. Travel time is more than 30 minutes compare to Skyjet. It also departs Manila around 6:00H and arrive to Basco airport around 7:45H. That same plane will also depart Basco to Manila around 8:10H and estimated to welcome Manila around 9:50H. They also serve light snacks, with 10 kilograms baggage allowance for economy class.
Schedules may change without prior notice.
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via plane from Tuguegarao to Basco: If you did not get promo fare from Manila, this might be an alternative way for you to go to Batanes. I haven't try it yet, but its cheaper compare to regular airfare cost of Manila to Basco.
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Northskyair, fly to Basco every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with up to 9 passengers with 2 crew. You may contact them at (078) 304 6148 or 0920 111 1115 or 0949 155 0100. You may also visit their website, www.northskyair.com.
Sky Pasada, a 19 seater passenger capacity with regular flight every Monday and Wednesday. You can reach them at (02) 553 4795 or (02) 912 3333 or (02) 754 6513 or visit their webist www.skypasada.com.
Air Republiq Airlines Corporation also fies from Basco. You may contact them directly at (02) 703 8486 or visit their website at www.airrepubliq.com or emaail at resa.air.republiq@gmail.com.
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via ferry: As of this writing, there is no more ferry since according to our tour guide, it's a cargo ship and no longer accepting passengers.
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How to go to Itbayat
via ferry: From Basco you have to ride a tricycle to Basco port that cost Php40/ride. This will take about 5 - 10 minutes travel to the port. Then the ferry boat to Itbayat cost Php400/pax, about 3 hours ride. Daily morning trip schedule from Basco to Itbayat port and vice versa for different ferry boat are stated below.
Ferry boat: Ocean Spirit
Contact no: 0915 748 7965 or 0939 922 2172
Trip Schedule: depends on weather condition
Ferry boat: Intranza
Contact no: 0920 965 1498
Trip Schedule: depends on weather condition
Ferry boat: Veronica: non-operating as of November 2015
Ferry boat: Veronica: non-operating as of November 2015
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via plane from Tuguegarao to Itbayat or Basco to Itbayat: A much more convenient way to visit Itbayat is via plane but quite expensive for about 30 minutes trip. Daily morning trip schedule from Basco to Itbayat and vice versa or from Tuguegarao to Itbayat and vice versa for different airplanes are the following:
Plane: Air Republic Airlines Corporation
Contact no: (02) 703 8486
Trip Schedule: Kindly contact Air Republic authorized personnel
Plane: Sky Pasada
Contact no: (02) 553 4795 or 078 304 1054 or 0927 496 2894 or 0908 887 0937
Website/email: www.skypasada.com
Trip Schedule: Kindly contact Sky Pasada authorized personnel
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How to go to Sabtang
via ferry: From Basco you can either ride a jeep, only daily trip schedule is around 5H or tricycle to Ivana port that cost Php220/ride. This will take about 30 minutes travel to the port. Then the ferry boat to Sabtang cost Php75/pax, about 20 - 30 minutes ride. Daily morning trip schedule from Ivana to Sabtang port and vice versa for different ferry boat are stated below.
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Ferry boat: Aljoliner
Contact person: Jonior Horcajo
Contact no: 0947 594 1016
Trip Schedule: Ivana to Sabtang port departs 6:30H, Sabtang to Ivana port departs 13:00H
Ferry boat: Sto. Tomas
Contact person: Jerome Alavado
Contact no: 0907 134 2485
Trip Schedule: Sabtang to Ivana port departs 5:30H, Ivana to Sabtang port departs 6:30H, Sabtang to Ivana port: 12:30H
Ferry boat: Sta. Ines
Contact no: 0919 211 4305
Trip Schedule: Sabtang to Ivana port departs 5:30H, Ivana to Sabtang port departs 6:30H, Sabtang to Ivana port: 12:30H
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How to go to Vuhus island (Cattle Ranch)
From Sabtang Island, you can just ride a boat either from Nakamuan or Sumnanga. Since there is no signal in the said area, it is better to find a contact and or fix the schedule before going to the island. Fare boat is Php300/way.
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