General Travel Information

BATANES is a scene of changing moods, sometimes balmy, sometimes placid and other times ominous.  But its postcard-worthy topography and the genuine hospitality of its people – the Ivatans, make it such a tourist-friendly place. From mighty stone houses blanketed by the richness of Ivatan culture, to towering sentinels standing on strikingly gorgeous hills pounded by incessant waves, Batanes tick all the boxes for a scenic and laid-back vacation.

HOW TO GO TO BATANES

Airlines such as Skyjet Airlines and Cebu Pacific Airlines flies between Manila and Batanes (Basco). Meanwhile,  the new Bombardier  Q400 of Philippine Airlines flies between Clark (Pampanga) to Basco (Batanes).   One way airfare starts at around PHP 2,914! Book at  www.philippineairlines.com

For those asking, as of the moment,  there is no passenger boat to Batanes from Manila or Ilocos. There is no way to go to Batanes by land from Ilocos or Manila.  The only way to get there now is by air.