SIARGAO ISLAND AIRPORT & SEAPORT

2021 SIARGAO ISLAND AIRPORT & SEAPORT

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I was on board a Cebu Pacific from Mactan International Airport in Cebu.  It takes around 45 minutes to reach Sayak Airport, Siargao Island which is part of the province of Surigao del Norte.  

Introduction 

Sayak Airport is located in the Municipality of Del Carmen, Siargao Island which is around 30 minutes to the town proper of General Luna by Van For Hire or even longer by Single Motorcycle or Tricycle which is known as "Habal-Habal". Siargao Airport is also known as Sayak Airport because it is located in the village of Barangay of Sayak in the municipality of Del Carmen, 

The airport was built in 1964 by then-President Diosdado Macapagal.   In 2008, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo approved the lengthening of the runway that enabled bigger aircraft to land at the airport.  That decision by President GMA was influenced by the increasing volume of tourists that visit the island.

Siargao Island is the home of International Surfing Competitions, Asian Surfing Competition, and the National Surfing Competition.  The event is held on the last week of September until the first week of October when the swell is huge and high.  The Surfing Competition is held in an area called Cloud 9.  It is located in the municipality of General Luna.

Finally, I arrived at Siargao Island, hehe.

The runway as viewed from the pre-departure area.

This is the waiting area for the passengers. 

Playroom for children.  There is also a space for a diaper change and feeding area for babies. 

Siargao Airport is serviced by Cebu Pacific direct from Cebu to Siargao Island.  As of the moment, I have no information about the other airlines with flights to Siargao Island.

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Comments:

This post is made to help first-time travelers to Siargao Island.  At least with these pictures, you will be able to see in advance how the airport looks like. I have also given you an idea that Cebu Pacific flies regularly to Siargao Island.  

This is my personal experience and I paid for all my expenses.  I have a separate Blog about Siargao Island which you can find on this blog site.  Just go to the Home Page

Also, I took all the photos published here except those coming from secondary sources. The sources are duly recognized by a short note under each picture.  Thanks.

RORO VESSELS & BIG OUTRIGGER BOATS

Siargao Island is also accessible through Big Outrigger Boats from Surigao City.  Big shipping companies, as well as major airlines, travel to Surigao City from Cebu City or Manila.  There are also Passengers Bus that ply the Surigao City to other major destinations in Mindanao.  Passengers and Tourists bound for Siargao Island, ride the boat going to the island.

Source: www.s1expeditions.com   by Ervin Malicdem.  Thanks. 

Dapa Port, Siargao Island.  (Source: www.skyscrapercity.com). Thanks. 

RoRo Vessels like Montenegro Lines ply the Surigao City to Siargao Island. The Montenegro RoRo Vessel carries passengers, cars, trucks, and other bulk items like basic commodities, construction materials, and other goods for businesses, hotels, and other end-users on the island.

SCHEDULE OF BOATS FROM SURIGAO CITY TO SIARGAO ISLAND

As an introduction, I have been to Surigao City many years ago.  My port of entry was Butuan City.  From Cebu, the Philippine Airlines landed at the Butuan Airport. Upon our arrival at the airport, we were fetched by a van of the provincial government of Surigao del Norte.  I forgot how long was the travel time.  It was long, I guess about two hours.

When we arrived in the city, we were billeted in our hotel fronting the Provincial Sports Stadium in the city proper.  The next day, I woke up early to roam around town.

In one of those days when we were in Surigao City, some of my travel companions went to Siargao Island. They were invited by then Superintendent of Schools Sol Matugas. Sol is the wife of the Governor Francis Matugas.  When I went to Siargao Island in 2017, my tour guide informed me that their incumbent Governor is Sol Matugas.

So, let me share this Schedule of Boats from Surigao City to Siargao Island.  My source of this information is surigaoislands.com

Diclaimer: 

The following information was acquired in 2017. So many changes must have occurred. So, this is just a snippet of how you can get to Siargao Island by Surigao City port. PLEASE VERIFY FROM YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR INQUIRE FROM THE PORT ABOUT THE SCHEDULES OF BOATS, FASTCRAFTS & RoRo to Siargao Island. Thanks. (6/10/23)

Boat/Vessel                    Origin                                        Destination 

Angel 1                      Surigao City     5:30 8am.      Dapa Port, Siargao Island    ETA - 8:00 a.m.                                            Dapa Port       11:00 a.m.       Surigao City  - ETA  1:30 p.m.

For changes in the schedule, you may call - cp # 0942-0428-297 

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LQP 2                        Surigao -          5:30am                  Dapa Port -  ETA Dapa -  8:00 a.m.                (Daily Alternate Time with DAPA EXPRESS 2)

                                 Dapa  Port        12:00pm                 Surigao City  - ETA  - 2:30 p.m. 
(Daily Alternate Time with DAPA EXPRESS 2)

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Schedule of RoRo  - Roll On-Roll Off Vessel 

RORO 1 (Montenegro)

Dapa to Surigao: 5:00am

Surigao to Dapa: 11:00am

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RORO 2 (Montenegro)

Dapa to Surigao: 11:00am

Surigao to  Dapa: 5:00am

Other Boat Schedules 

DAPA EXPRESS 2
Surigao to Dapa: 06:15am | 06:45am
(Daily Alternate Time with LQP)
Dapa to  Surigao: 12:00pm | 01:00pm
(Daily Alternate Time with LQP)

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M/V Yohan
Surigao to Dapa : 11:00am
Dapa to Surigao: 6am

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ANGEL 2
Dapa to Surigao: 05:30am - ETA Surigao City 8:30am
Surigao to Dapa: 11:30am - ETA Dapa 1:45pm
For Schedule update contact:  0942.0428297

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LOP 1

Dapa to Surigao: 
Surigao to Dapa:

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DAPA EXPRESS 1
Dapa (Siargao Island) to Surigao City: 06:30am
Surigao to Dapa: 11:30am

Source: surigaoislands.com

Surigao City Port. 

Source: Dapa City Siargaonon at heart.  image hosted on Flickr.

Eva Macapagal Passenger Terminal at Surigao City.

Source: Dapa City Siargaonon at heart.  Images hosted by Flickr. 

My Tips:

1. Please check the website of these service providers to be sure of the Schedules.
2. Normally, Ships and Outrigger Boats do not change their Schedules unless the Weather is bad.  Watch for any Philippines Coast Guard announcements.
3. Schedules change without prior notice. 

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Updated on March 4, 2019.
Updated on June 14, 2020.

Reviewed on November 12, 2021.