How to Get to Surigao | Frequently Asked Questions Faq

Via Air

• Manila to Butuan takes approximately 4 hours.
• Manila to Davao takes approximately 2 hours.
• Manila to Surigao City takes approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes.
• Cebu to Butuan takes approximately 1 hour.
• Cebu to Davao takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Via Land

• Manila to Surigao City takes approximately 25 hours, including Ferry.
• Cebu to Surigao City takes approximately 11 hours via Ferry.
• Cebu to Butuan takes approximately 10 hours via Ferry.

From Davao using a Private Vehicle.

• If you’re coming from Davao City, the first municipality you’ll encounter in Surigao is Lingig, Surigao del Sur takes approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Travel time between Municipalities in Surigao del Sur

Note: These sequences are in order and vice versa, sample if you’re traveling from Lingig to Lianga, your route will lead you through Bislig, Hinatuan, Tagbina, Barobo, and finally Lianga. Meaning, the journey takes approximately 190 minutes or 3 hours..

• From Lingig to Bislig City 46 minutes;

• Bislig City to Hinatuan 52 minutes;

• Hinatuan to Tagbina 30 minutes;

• Tagbina to Barobo 21 minutes;

• Barobo to Lianga 41 minutes;

• Lianga to San Agustin 36 minutes;

• San Agustin to Marihatag 19 minutes;

• Marihatag to Cagwait 20 minutes;

• Cagwait to Bayabas 21 minutes;

• Bayabas to Tago 10 minutes;

• Tago to San Miquel 55 minutes;

• Tago to Tandag 10 minutes;

• Tandag to Cortes 27 minutes;

• Cortes to Lanuza 1 hour;

• Lanuza to Carmen 10 minutes;

• Carmen to Madrid 13 minutes;

• Madrid to Cantilan 20 minutes;

• Cantilan to Carrascal 20 minutes;

Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur are located along the northeastern coast of Mindanao.

Yes, they are both provinces under the Caraga region.

Tandag City is the capital of Surigao del Sur
Surigao City is the capital of Surigao del Norte

Caraga region

There are several ways to getting to Surigao del Sur or Surigao del Norte, the most common being from Manila:

• Plane to Surigao City around 2.5hrs
• Plane to Butuan City around 2hrs
• Bus to Surigao City from Butuan around 2.5hrs
• Bus to Surigao del Sur from Butuan around 3hrs
• Bus to Surigao del Sur from Surigao City around 5hrs
• Bus ferry to Surigao del Sur around 45 hours
• Bus ferry to Surigao del Norte around 40 hours

Surigao municipalities are mostly safe for locals and tourists.

Surigao del Sur is famous or known for the Enchanted River.
Surigao del Norte is famous for Cloud 9 of Siargao Island.

Yes, exactly in General Luna, Surigao del Norte

Traveling from Manila to the Britania Islands in Surigao del Sur involves a combination of air and land transportation.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get there:

Fly To Butuan:

• Start by booking a flight from Manila to Butuan. You can check for flights to Bancasi Airport (Butuan’s airport), which is the nearest major airport to San Agustin, the gateway to the Britania Islands.

Arrival In Butuan:

• Upon landing at Bancasi Airport in Butuan, you can find various transportation options to get to San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. The most common way is to take a van or bus.

Travel To San Agustin:

• You can take a van or bus from Butuan to San Agustin, which is the nearest town to the Britania Islands. The journey will take several hours, and you’ll enjoy scenic views of the countryside along the way.

Arrival In San Agustin:

• Once you arrive in San Agustin, you can easily find boat operators and tour providers offering island-hopping tours to the Britania Islands. These boats will take you to the various islets that make up Britania.

View here Cloud 9, Siargao Island, Philippines

Accredited Resorts in Siargao and Tourism Related Establishments (TREs)

From Surigao City to Dinagat Island, you’ll need to take a combination of land and sea transportation.

Here’s a guide on how to do it:

Arrival In Surigao City:

• Once you arrive in Surigao City, you can head to the Surigao City Port. This is where you’ll find boats and ferries departing for Dinagat Island.

Ferry To Dinagat Island:

• Purchase a ticket for a ferry or boat that is heading to Dinagat Island.

Arrival In Dinagat Island:

• Once you reach Dinagat Island, you can find local transportation options to get to your specific destination on the island. This might include tricycles or multi-cabs, which are commonly used for short-distance travel.

Fare Prices (Fastcraft)

Economy Class: Php 300
Tourist Class: Php 350
Premium Class: Php 400
Fare Prices (RoRo)

Economy Class: Php 150
Tourist Class: Php 200
Premium Class: Php 230