Dreaming of basking in the Siargao sun? You can now travel to the island paradise faster and easier. On 31 Oct 2022, Sunlight Air launched its bi-weekly direct flights from Manila to Siargao. 

Also read: Siargao Travel Guide 2022: Top Things to Do, Where to Stay, Tips & More!

Manila to Siargao direct flights via Sunlight Air

According to Sunlight Air, Manila to Siargao flights are available every Monday and Friday. Travellers will depart from the Sunlight Air terminal near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and arrive at the Siargao Sayak Airport after two and a half hours.

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As of writing, most flights are available around 7am, with an estimated arrival time (ETA) in Siargao at 9.30am. Meanwhile, direct flights from Siargao to Manila are usually scheduled at around 10.30am, with the ETA at 1pm.

Sunlight Air asks travellers to arrive at the terminal at least two hours before the estimated time of departure (ETD).

Flight bookings with Sunlight Air are inclusive of a free check-in baggage allowance of 10kg and one unchecked baggage of 8kg or less. Baggage of children below two years old will be regarded as that of the accompanying adult.

Based in Clark, Pampanga, Sunlight Air is a fairly new domestic airline established on 22 Jul 2019. Aside from Siargao, the airline also operates flights to CamiguinCaticlanPuerto PrincesaSan Vicente, and Busuanga.

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Other things to note about travelling to Siargao

Flying to Siargao can be expensive, but it is possible to secure promos that offer round-trip tickets for as low as ₱2,000. Make sure to visit TripZilla Philippines’ Deals section and join our Flight Deals – Philippines Facebook group to stay updated with the latest flight updates.

Other than Sunlight Air, other airlines also allow direct flights from Manila to Siargao, including Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and SkyJet Airlines.


All images credited to Sunlight Air | Official Facebook Page

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