By air
The local airport, a short boat ride from Boracay, is Caticlan, which is served by several airlines, most flying from Manila. The airstrip is very short and only propeller planes can land there. The following airlines serve Caticlan:

South East Asian Airlines (SEAir), Asian Spirit, Interisland Airlines, [1], and Corporate Air.

With the exception of Inter-island Airlines, all flights between Manila and Caticlan use propeller planes. Flight times range from 35 minutes to 1 hour.

Asian Spirit and South East Asian Airlines (SEAir) also fly between Caticlan and Cebu City, and between Caticlan and Angeles/Clark International Airport.

South East Asian Airlines (SEAir) flies a seasonal route between Caticlan and Coron on Busuanga Island in Palwan Province.

Many airlines advertising flights to Boracay will actually fly you to Kalibo (which has a larger airport) which is a minimum 90-minute bus ride away, depending on traffic. It is often recommended among experienced travelers to fly to Caticlan so as to avoid the bus ride, coming and going. Many travel agents won't inform you of this option, however, for whatever reason.

Airlines which fly to Kalibo:

Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific,

Flights to and from Manila to Kalibo are on jet planes. Flight time is 1 hour.

Airline fares vary, generally in the $50 to $100 range for each leg. Keep a lookout for special rates posted at the respective travel office adjoining the domestic terminal in Manila. Luggage over 10kg will probably cost you extra.

By boat
Boats operated by MBRS, and leave Manila's port for Caticlan either once or twice a week, depending on the season.

Also, Negros Navigation operates seasonal trips and anchors a few miles off-shore from Boracay's White Beach.

By bus
Philtranco coaches leave regularly throughout the day from Cubao, Manila for Mindanao, passing Caticlan on the Strong Republic Nautical Highway. The journey takes 12 hours.

Get around
Most visitors opt for motorized tricycles, which act as the island's taxis and make up most of its traffic. Rides are inexpensive, usually no more than P200 to any point on the island from White Beach and much less for shorter rides, and can be found almost anywhere along the main road. Short rides, say from D'Mall to Station 3 or from Station 1 to Station 3, are a standard rate of 7 pesos but expect the tricycle driver to ask for 20 pesos or more if you look like a foreigner. Scooters provide the best flexibility at a reasonable price. The downside is having to deal with island traffic which can be unnerving for visitors unused to the aggressive tricycle drivers. Mountain bikes are also available for rent at several locations along White Beach, which is off limits to motorized vehicles. To explore around the island, rent a native sailboat (paraw) or motorized outrigger (banca) and visit the many beaches of Boracay