How do I get from Dumaguete (Sibulan) airport to the city?
Short answer
Dumaguete’s airport is at Sibulan, about 7 km north of the city centre, so the transfer in is short, usually 10 to 15 minutes by road. The easiest option after a flight is a private transfer that meets you at arrivals and takes you straight to your hotel.
Tricycles and taxis are available outside the terminal too, but for a smooth arrival, or if you have an onward day trip planned, a private car with a name-board meet-and-greet is the simplest way to start.
Step by step: Sibulan Airport (DGT) to Dumaguete City
- 1Meet your driver at arrivals
A private transfer meets you with a name board at Sibulan (Dumaguete) airport, no queueing or negotiating.
- 2Short drive into the city
It is about 7 km south along the coast into Dumaguete, usually 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3Arrive at your hotel
You are dropped directly at your accommodation, or set up for an onward trip to Apo Island, Valencia or the Twin Lakes.
Ways to travel, compared
- Airport transfer (what we arrange)~10-15 min
Meet-and-greet at arrivals, then straight to your hotel in a private air-conditioned car. Fixed price for any flight time, request a quote.
- Tricycle / taxi (public)~15-20 min
Tricycles and taxis wait outside the terminal. Cheapest, but you negotiate on the spot and space for luggage is limited.
Sibulan Airport (DGT) to Dumaguete City: FAQs
How far is Sibulan airport from Dumaguete?
Sibulan / Dumaguete Airport (DGT) is only about 7 km north of the city, a 10 to 15 minute drive. A private transfer meets you at arrivals and takes you straight to your hotel.
Can you meet a late or early flight?
Yes, we arrange the pickup around your actual flight time with a meet-and-greet at arrivals. Send your flight details with your quote request.