18/07/2026
Why Stop Over in Kalibo?
Kalibo (Aklan) is the main airport gateway for travelers heading to Antique, especially the northern towns (Pandan, Culasi, Tibiao). It's also generally the more budget-friendly entry point into the region — flights into Kalibo tend to run cheaper than flights into nearby Caticlan (Boracay) or Iloilo airports, since Kalibo's larger runway accommodates bigger jets and more competition among carriers, while Caticlan's smaller airstrip limits capacity and pushes fares up. AirAsia and other carriers fly Manila–Kalibo daily, but buses to Antique don't run 24/7 — if your flight lands in the early evening, you'll likely miss the last bus and need to spend the night in Kalibo before continuing the next morning.
Step 1: Manila to Kalibo by Air
Airlines like AirAsia and Cebu Pacific fly this route daily out of Manila.
Flight time is roughly 1 hour.
If your flight arrives in the late afternoon or early evening (around 6:00 PM or later), plan on an overnight stop — provincial buses to Antique generally stop running by early evening.
Tip: Book an early morning or midday flight if you want a same-day connection to Antique. An evening arrival almost guarantees an overnight in Kalibo.
