Cheap flights from Manila (MNL) to Bohol (TAG)

Bohol is the Philippine island that pairs postcard beaches with a genuinely strange landscape, and the short hop from Manila puts both within easy reach of a single trip. Flying rather than taking the overnight ferry from Manila saves the better part of a day, landing travellers on Panglao Island close to the dive shops, tarsier sanctuaries and the more than 1,700 grass-covered mounds that give the Chocolate Hills their name.

Which airlines fly direct from Manila to Bohol?

Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Philippines all operate multiple nonstop flights a day on this route, giving travellers a genuine choice of schedule without needing to connect. All three run narrowbody Airbus A320-family aircraft in an all-economy configuration, so the practical differences between them come down to baggage allowance, seat selection fees and departure time rather than cabin comfort.

Flight time from Manila to Bohol?

The nonstop flight covers roughly 620 kilometres and takes about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate, one of the quickest ways to reach a beach destination from the Philippine capital. Flying also skips the long overnight ferry crossing some travellers still use to reach Bohol from Manila via Cebu.

Average price of flights from Manila to Bohol?

As a short domestic hop served by three competing low-cost and full-service carriers, this route tends to sit toward the cheaper end of Philippine domestic fares, with one-way tickets from AU$71 on a good day. Fares firm up around Holy Week, the July Sandugo Festival and the Christmas to New Year stretch, when both leisure travel and local holidaymaking peak together. Booking a few weeks ahead and staying flexible on departure time generally turns up the widest choice of low fares.

Where is the airport in Bohol?

Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG) sits on Panglao Island, about 15 kilometres and a 20 to 30 minute drive from Tagbilaran City, and just 10 to 15 minutes from Alona Beach. It replaced the old in-town Tagbilaran airport and keeps the same TAG code. Taxis, hotel transfers and ride-hailing pickups run from clearly marked zones outside arrivals; there's no rail link, so onward travel is entirely by road.

Visa and passport requirements for Australians

Australian passport holders can enter the Philippines visa-free for stays of up to 30 days, provided the passport is valid for the length of the stay and travellers can show a return or onward ticket. No separate visa or arrival card is needed for the Manila-Bohol leg itself, since it's a domestic flight once inside the Philippines; just carry the same passport used for Philippine entry.

Time difference

Manila and Bohol both run on Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8), so there's no clock change on this leg. For Australians, Bohol sits roughly 2 hours behind Sydney and Melbourne (or 3 during Australian daylight saving) and in step with Perth.

Tips for getting the best price

Because all three carriers compete head-on on this route, comparing fares across Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Philippines side by side on Traveloka before booking is worth the extra minute. Midweek departures and travel outside the July festival and Christmas peaks tend to hold more low fare seats, and setting a Price Alert on Traveloka flags a genuine drop rather than relying on guesswork.

Why book Manila-Bohol on Traveloka

Traveloka lets travellers compare all three carriers on this route side by side, with Price Alert tracking fare movements and Easy Reschedule allowing date changes without starting a new booking. Local Australian payment methods make checkout simple for AUD-based travellers planning the rest of a Philippines itinerary.

Where to go next

Bohol pairs naturally with other quick hops from Manila: Manila to Cebu opens up the Visayas' other major hub, Manila to Caticlan-Boracay reaches the country's best-known white-sand beach, and Manila to Puerto Princesa-Palawan connects to the limestone cliffs and lagoons of Palawan.