How To Go To Bohol: A Travel Guide

couple walking with luggage on the way to bohol

Have you been wondering how to go to Bohol for your next destination, but don’t know where to start?

No need to look far!

It’s always summer somewhere, and Bohol promises a vacation that you have been dreaming of.

Its white-sand beaches, crystal clear waters and vibrant marine life are not only better than the pictures — they are worth the travel experience.

The island province of Bohol is in Visayas, one of the main islands in the Philippine archipelago.

It is home to Tarsiers which are small primates that are endemic in Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, one can find these wide-eyed nocturnal primates only in Bohol.

You can also see the Eighth Wonder of the World in this small island province. The Chocolate Hills, a natural monument, consist of 1,776 hills spanning the entire island.

Bohol also prides itself to have the best dive spots in the country for its unspoiled underwater world. There are so many things to do in Bohol.

Truly a nature’s haven!

tarsier hanging on to a branch in bohol philippines

How Do I Get To Bohol?

How do you get to Bohol by Air

The fastest travel option to Bohol is to take a flight to Bohol-Panglao International Airport. Flights are available for local and international travel. Below we will be listing the flight schedule and availability.

How do you get to Bohol by Sea

If you’re already in the Philippines, you can also opt to take a ferry and travel from different ports: Manila, Cebu, Siquijor, and Dumaguete. The shortest route is to travel by ferry from Cebu, this will only take about 2 hours.

How do you get to Bohol by Land

If you’re up for a longer travel adventure, the Manila-Bohol bus ride will take about 22 hours, including ferry-rides.

This would be ideal if you’d like to see local tourist attractions along the way.

International Flights To And From Bohol

Know how to go to Bohol via these international flights:

Flights From Australia to Bohol

There are currently three airlines flying from Australia to Bohol: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Scoot. These may not be flying direct to Bohol, so it’s best to check with your airline. Flights start from $453.

From Brisbane (1-stop flight)
From Melbourne (1-stop flight)
From Sydney (1-stop flight)

Flights From Canada to Bohol

Prices of flight start from 3,076CAD

From Toronto (1-stop flight)
From Vancouver (1-stop flight)
From Calgary (2+ stop flights)
From Edmonton (2+ stop flights)
From Montreal (1-stop flight)

Flights From China to Bohol

From Beijing to Bohol
From Shanghai to Bohol
From Guangzhou to Bohol
From Chengdu to Bohol
From Xi’an to Bohol

Flights From Dubai to Bohol

These are the airlines flying from Dubai to Bohol: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways. These may not be flying direct to Bohol, so it’s best to check with your airline. Flights start from $446.

Flights From Hongkong to Bohol

These are the airlines flying from Hongkong to Bohol: Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, EVA Air. Some airlines fly direct to Bohol. It’s best to check with your airlines first.

Flights start from $378.

woman looking over chocolate hills in bohol

Flights From Indonesia to Bohol

Flights start from $225

From Denpasar to Bohol (1-stop flight)
From Jakarta to Bohol (1-stop flight)
From Surabaya to Bohol (1-stop flight)

Flights From Japan to Bohol

Flights start from $4334
From Tokyo (1-stop flight)
From Osaka (1-stop flight)
From Nagoya (1-stop flight)
From Fukuoka (1-stop flight)

Flights From Malaysia to Bohol

Flights start from $128

From Kuala Lumpur to Bohol (1-stop flight)
From Kota Kinabalu (1-stop flight)
From Kuching (1-stop flight)

Flights from Singapore to Bohol

These are the airlines flying from Singapore to Bohol: Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines, and Cebu Pacific. Some airlines fly direct to Bohol. It’s best to check with your airlines first.

Flights start from $144

Flights from South Korea (Seoul) to Bohol

These are the airlines flying from Seoul to Bohol: Jeju Air, Air Asia, Philippine Airlines, and Cebu Pacific. Some airlines fly direct to Bohol. It’s best to check with your airlines first.

Flights start from $423

Flights from Thailand to Bohol

Flights start from $236

From Bangkok (4 non-stop flights per day)
From Phuket (1-stop flight)
From Chiang Mai (1-stop flight)
From Ko Samuii (1-stop flight)
From Hat Yai (1-stop flight)

Flights from United States to Bohol

Flights start from $1,068

From Los Angeles (1-stop flight)
From New York (1-stop flight)
From San Francisco (1-stop flight)

Traveling To And From Bohol Within The Philippines

Check out these local travel routes if you’re wondering how to go to Bohol from these provinces in the Philippines.

From Cebu To Bohol

From Cebu Pier 1, you can travel via OceanJet Ferry which has daily trips to and from Bohol, Mondays to Sundays. The ferry ride would take two hours, and the earliest departure time is 6AM, while the latest is 5PM.

Below is the rate for each seat:

Tourist class: Adult/Child – ₱890 ($15.91)
Business class: Adult/Child (ages 3 to 11) – ₱1,290 ($23.07)

From Siquijor To Bohol

There are two ways on how to go to Bohol from Siquijor: via a two-hour ferry ride and a three-hour car ferry ride. Do note that OceanJet only operates every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

It departs at 7PM and arrives at Bohol after three hours.

Standard seat – ₱475 ($8.50)
Tourist seat – ₱750 ($13.41)
Vehicles – ₱1,670 ($29.86)

From Dumaguete To Bohol

Boat is the only mode of transportation from here to Bohol, with three seat classes: Open Air, Tourist and Business. OceanJet Ferries depart from Dumaguete’s central port several times a day. The earliest departure time is 10AM, while the latest is 2:30PM. Below is the rate for each seat:

Open Air & Tourist class: Adult/Child – ₱1,069 ($19.11)
Business class: Adult/Child (ages 3 to 11) – ₱1,663 ($29.74)

From Camiguin To Bohol

There are two ways of travel on how to go to Bohol from Camiguin: a four-hour ferry to Jagna and a bus ride to Tagbilaran. The combined one-way fare will cost around ₱800 ($14.30). Take note that the ferries here only depart from Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, so plan accordingly.

Covid-19 Travel Requirements In Bohol FAQ

Do I need an Spass to go to Bohol?

As of January 2023, an S-Pass is no longer required upon entry to Bohol. An S-Pass is the local travel permit issued by the local government unit.

Is an RT-PCR test required in Bohol?

As of January 2023, a negative RT-PCR test results is no longer required to enter Bohol.

Ready to visit Bohol?

Now that you know how to go to Bohol and what requirements to prepare for before traveling, you’re now ready to visit!

Bohol offers so much more than its Instagrammable scenery.

Some would even describe it as a Boracay alternative (another top local destination) because it’s affordable and accessible.

It offers a lot of activities as well to make your trip extra memorable!

You can do a nature-appreciation day through their dolphin-watching, snorkeling, and tarsier-sanctuary activities. Or maybe a cultural tour where you can immerse yourself in its local sceneries and food!

You’ll never run out of fun and memorable things to do in Bohol.

It’s the kind of vacation you wouldn’t miss for the world.

Author’s Bio

Glice is a local travel enthusiast from Bohol. She grew up navigating the many islands in the Philippines with her family. She does freediving and plays the ukulele too. Aside from managing content, Glice also runs the tour operations of Experience Bohol. Send her an email at hello@experiencebohol.com.