Panglao makes departures easy, scenic, and time efficient. You are minutes from beaches and island life, yet connected to key hubs across the Philippines and seasonal routes into Northeast Asia.
Bohol Panglao International Airport sits in Barangay Tawala on Panglao Island, about 10 to 15 minutes from Alona Beach, so you can squeeze in one last swim before you fly. It is the primary gateway to Bohol in the Philippines and opened in 2018 as the country’s first eco airport, with a spacious terminal and a footprint designed for future growth.
Inside, you will find practical comforts for short hops and longer journeys including ATMs, cafes, a convenience store, and transport counters. The scale is friendly, lines are usually manageable, and the location puts the Chocolate Hills and the Tarsier Sanctuary within easy reach before or after your flight.
For travelers chasing value and flexibility, flights from Panglao cover busy domestic corridors like Manila and Cebu for onward connections, plus seasonal links to South Korea. That mix makes it a smart departure point for cheap one way flights from Panglao, quick weekend flights from Panglao, and longer multi stop adventures across the region.
From island hops to city breaks and seasonal escapes, these routes see steady demand from Bohol bound and outbound travelers.
Manila is the workhorse route, with multiple daily services and a typical nonstop flight time of about 1 hour 30 minutes, subject to change. It is popular for embassy visits, shopping, concerts, and long haul connections, and it is a reliable choice for last minute flights from Panglao to Manila when plans shift.
Cebu is the fast island link, with frequent nonstops around 30 to 45 minutes, subject to change. Travelers pick it for quick getaways, access to onward ferries across the Visayas, and as an alternative hub when looking for cheap flights from Panglao through a larger network. Davao often features for family visits and Mindanao adventures at roughly 1 hour 5 minutes nonstop, subject to change. For beach to beach hops, boutique services to El Nido and Caticlan put Palawan and Boracay within easy reach, subject to change. Seasonal international routes to Seoul and Busan connect Bohol with South Korea, with typical nonstop durations around 4 hours 50 minutes to Seoul and 4 hours 10 minutes to Busan, subject to change. Airlines flying from Panglao include a mix of full service, low cost, and boutique carriers, with schedules and frequencies varying across the year, subject to change. To uncover even more options, use Kiwi.com’s self transfer and other smart techniques inside our Travel Hacks.
A little timing goes a long way when you are price conscious. Use flexible dates and tools that keep you in the loop while prices move.
For this region, off peak travel generally runs June to October and often brings lower demand and more fare sales, subject to change. Dry season and holidays see higher prices, so plan around local and regional events where possible.
A practical booking window for many short haul routes is around four to six weeks before departure, while long haul or peak season dates benefit from earlier planning, subject to change. Flexibility with travel days and flight times can unlock better value.
Let fares come to you with Set a Price Alert. Kiwi.com tracks price movements and can notify you by email or push notification when the cost changes so you can book when it suits your budget. Planning a multi city island hop or a broader Asia loop from Panglao is far simpler with the Nomad Search Tool. Input three or more stops, how long you want to stay, and your dates, and it finds a cheap order to visit them. Keep everything in your pocket with the Kiwi.com App. If you add your passport details at least 24 hours before departure and choose automatic check in with the Guarantee, your boarding passes will be delivered to the app.
Knowing how the airport works and who flies where makes departures smoother and cheaper.
Bohol Panglao International Airport (IATA TAG, ICAO RPSP) is the single commercial airport serving Panglao and Bohol. It sits in Barangay Tawala, a short ride from Alona Beach. Taxis, tricycles, shuttle vans, and many hotel pickups operate at the terminal. An air conditioned bus connects the airport and Tagbilaran City, with fares that have been around 50 Philippine pesos each way, subject to change. Facilities include ATMs, cafes, a convenience store, and transport counters.
Airlines flying from Panglao span full service and low cost models. Philippine Airlines provides full service connectivity on key domestic routes. Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Philippines are the primary low cost options for budget minded travelers. AirSWIFT runs boutique island links, and South Korea is served seasonally by Jeju Air and Air Busan, subject to change. This mix gives you both bare bones fares and inclusive service options in one place. On Kiwi.com, self transfer can combine separate carriers into one itinerary to reach destinations not sold as a single ticket by airlines. Because self transfer is not an official through ticket, adding the Kiwi.com Guarantee gives you extra reassurance if carrier cancellations, reschedules, or significant changes affect your trip. With Disruption Protection, you can get instant compensation in Kiwi.com Credit to rebook or get help applying for airline refunds, do automatic check in once you provide your ID details, and access 24 by 7 instant chat support. We cannot control carrier delays, but these services are designed to help you keep moving with minimal hassle. For a smooth start, arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before domestic departures and 2 to 3 hours before international flights to allow time for check in and security, subject to change. If you travel during peak daylight hours and holidays, add a little extra buffer.