How to get from Siargao Airport to General Luna

Why visit Siargao?

Siargao is the surfing capital of the Philippines — an island beloved for its chill vibe and laidback lifestyle. Its most popular tourist draw is Cloud 9, one of the top surfing sites in the world.

But this tear-drop-shaped island has a lot more to offer, to non-surfers too. With pristine beaches, an ethereal lagoon, a palm-tree-lined river, and a rapidly growing food and coffee scene, you cannot go wrong with a visit to Siargao.

Siargao Airport

Siargao Airport (officially known as Sayak Airport) is used by many popular airlines in the Philippines, including Philippine Airlines, Skyjet, Cebgo and Cebu Pacific.

The airport is located 45 minutes from General Luna, also known as “The Surfing Capital of the Philippines.

There are 4 ways to travel the 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Siargao Airport to General Luna. You can choose between the van, private transport, Motorbike taxi and Tricycle. The journey takes 45 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes and the quickest way is by private transport. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by van with tickets starting at 380 PHP ($6.60).

Finding a van at Siargao Airport is as easy as finding a place to rent a surfboard around Cloud 9. As you walk out of the arrival hall, van drivers will be waiting for you, offering rides to your accommodation.

They all charge the same fixed price of 380 PHP ($6.60) from Siargao Airport to General Luna, the island’s tourist centre.

Private vans are also available, but you’ll need to inquire with the staff and negotiate a good price.

The van journey to General Luna takes about 1 hour. Note that more often than not, drivers wait for the van to be full before departing from the airport.

If heading to the airport, you can ask your hotel to help you to arrange a van. The same fare applies going back to the airport, except when staying in one of the backroads of GL. In that case, your accommodation will likely charge 350 PHP ($6.10).

Taking a motorbike taxi is also an option if you prefer a more thrilling transfer between Siargao Airport and General Luna. These motorbike taxis are locally known as habal-habal. They use regular motorbike units, so don’t expect anything too comfortable or fancy. Nevertheless, it will get you straight to your hotel.

A motorbike taxi can fit two people or one person including luggage. The standard fare is 400 PHP ($7) and it takes about 1 hour 45 minutes to go by habal-habal from Siargao Airport to General Luna.

Travelling by habal-habal can be a fun alternative, but if you prefer comfort, we recommend taking the van instead!

There are tricycles that can take you from Siargao Airport to General Luna. These can seat up to 4 people, unless you’re carrying massive bags. The tricycle is an option to consider if you’re travelling with a small group.

If you’re alone, you might want to find other travellers who are willing to share the ride. Tricycles aren’t as fast as vans, so the journey can take between 45 minutes - 1 hour.

We don’t recommend taking the tricycle from the airport to General Luna, but only to consider it as a backup option when travelling from General Luna to the airport.

If you are too late with booking your van, missed it for some reason or just prefer to travel more like a local, you can easily hail a tricycle on the streets.

A tricycle ride between Siargao Airport to General Luna costs 600 PHP ($10.50).

A private transfer is a convenient option when travelling in a group from Siargao Airport to General Luna.

Rates start from 2,520 PHP ($44) for a 9-seater private transfer. Divide the cost and it’s about 280 PHP ($4.90) per person. Travel time is around 45 minutes.