Virac Airport overview

Virac Airport is the main air link to Catanduanes, an island province in the Bicol Region of the Philippines. It serves Virac, the provincial capital, and uses the IATA code VRC and the ICAO code RPUV. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines operates the airport and classes it as a principal domestic airport.

Getting around Virac from the airport

The airport is on the edge of Virac, so the town proper is a short tricycle or van ride away. That makes it easy to drop your bags at a guesthouse and head out the same day.

Terminal and runway at Virac Airport

Expect a small, single terminal with the basics you need for check-in, security and baggage claim. The concrete runway handles narrow-body jets, and the airport has been under a redevelopment programme to upgrade its facilities. Shops and food options are limited, so buy snacks in town before your flight.

Airlines and routes from Virac

Cebu Pacific operates scheduled flights between Virac and Manila. The flight takes a little over an hour, far quicker than the combined road and ferry journey from Luzon. Frequencies vary through the week, so check the current schedule before you plan.

Ground transport from Virac Airport

• Tricycle: the usual way to reach Virac town proper.
• Van hire: a good choice for groups heading to beaches around the island.
• Motorbike taxi: an option for solo travellers with light luggage.

Places to visit from Virac

Catanduanes faces the Pacific, and its east coast is known for surf and dramatic headlands. Puraran in Baras draws surfers, while nearby Binurong Point offers a short hike to grassy clifftops with wide ocean views. Both are within driving distance of Virac.

Travel tips for Virac

Catanduanes lies in the path of many typhoons, so keep an eye on weather advisories and allow flexibility in your plans. If you prefer sea travel, ferries also link the island with Tabaco in Albay.

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