How do I get to Siquijor from Dumaguete airport?
Short answer
Siquijor is reached from Dumaguete-Sibulan airport (DGT) in two easy parts: a short road transfer to Dumaguete port, then a fast-craft ferry across. Sibulan sits about 7 km north of Dumaguete and the pier is in the city, so it is roughly a 20 to 25 minute drive, then a 40 to 60 minute crossing. The ferries run several sailings a day, so an early flight can put you on the island by lunchtime.
The simplest way straight off a flight is a private car that meets you at arrivals and drives you to the port in time for a sailing. The ferry ticket is a fixed public fare paid at the pier, outside the car quote, and transport around Siquijor is arranged on the island itself.
Step by step: Sibulan Airport (DGT) to Siquijor
- 1Meet your driver at arrivals
A private transfer meets you with a name board at Sibulan (Dumaguete) airport, so there is no queueing or negotiating after your flight.
- 2Transfer to Dumaguete port
It is a short 20 to 25 minute drive south to the Dumaguete pier, timed to a fast-craft sailing so you are not left waiting.
- 3Take the fast craft to Siquijor
The fast craft crosses in about 40 to 60 minutes; the ticket is a public fare bought at the port. Confirm the current sailing times before you travel.
- 4Explore Siquijor
On the island, arrange a car or tricycle for Cambugahay Falls, the old balete tree and the beaches. A return sailing brings you back to Dumaguete when you are ready.
Ways to travel, compared
- Airport transfer to Dumaguete port (what we arrange)~20-25 min
Meet-and-greet at arrivals, then straight to the pier in a private air-conditioned car, timed to a fast-craft sailing. Fixed, all-in price for the car, request a quote.
- Dumaguete → Siquijor fast craft~40-60 min
Fast-craft ferries (OceanJet, Montenegro Lines and others) cross several times a day; the ticket is a public fare paid at the port. Confirm the current times before you travel.
- Jeepney/tricycle + ferry (public)~30-40 min to the pier
From the airport you can take a tricycle or jeepney into Dumaguete and on to the pier, then buy a ferry ticket. Cheapest, but slower and more awkward with luggage and a schedule to catch.
Sibulan Airport (DGT) to Siquijor: FAQs
How long does it take to get to Siquijor from Dumaguete airport?
About 20 to 25 minutes by road from Sibulan (DGT) airport to Dumaguete port, then a 40 to 60 minute fast craft, so roughly 1 to 1.5 hours from arrivals to Siquijor including time to board. Sailings run through the day, so timing to the next boat matters.
Can you go straight from the airport to Siquijor the same day?
Yes, as long as your flight lands with a sailing still to come. A private car meets your flight and drives you to the pier in time for the ferry. Send your flight details with your quote request so we can time the pickup to a sensible boat.
Do I pay for the ferry separately?
Yes. Our quote covers the private car and driver from the airport to Dumaguete port. The fast-craft ticket is a fixed public fare bought at the pier, and transport around Siquijor is arranged on the island.