Seaplanes, island flights and private planes in the Philippines.
Half the romance of a Philippine island escape is the arrival: a turboprop banking over turquoise water, a seaplane settling onto a lagoon, a private jet to your own airstrip. Here is who actually flies these routes in 2026, and what it tends to cost. Rates are indicative, not quotes.
Scheduled island flights
AirSWIFT (to El Nido)
The established way into El Nido, landing at the private Lio airstrip minutes from the El Nido Resorts. From 2026 the service is being taken over by Cebgo, so check the active brand. air-swift.com
Amanpulo resort aircraft (to Pamalican)
The only aircraft permitted on the Pamalican airstrip, flown from Amanpulo's private lounge at Clark. Private charter on request. aman.com
Seaplane charters
Scheduled seaplane service has been on and off in the Philippines; today seaplanes are mostly a private-charter affair. Figures below are historical and indicative; verify the operator is currently flying.
Seaplane charter (Manila to the islands)
Per a feature on Philippine charter flights; treat as indicative and confirm availability. The pioneer Air Juan seaplane network is reported suspended. Source
Private jets and helicopters
For the full fantasy, charter the whole aircraft. Rates here are per aircraft (not per seat) and almost always quoted on request.
PhilJets
INAEC Aviation
The Lopez Group's long-running VVIP charter operator, fixed and rotary wing. inaec.com.ph
Asian Aerospace Corporation
A CAB-licensed non-scheduled operator since 1996. asianaerospace.com.ph
Sample routes at a glance
| From | To | How | Indicative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manila / Clark | El Nido | AirSWIFT turboprop | ~₱13,000 to 15,000 roundtrip |
| Clark | Amanpulo (Pamalican) | Resort aircraft | ~USD 690 roundtrip (~₱38,000) |
| Manila | Boracay | Seaplane charter | ~₱18,000 one-way seat (verify) |
| Manila | Boracay / Coron | Private helicopter | ~₱191,000 to 336,000 per aircraft |
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Frequently asked
How do you get to El Nido by air?
AirSWIFT runs scheduled ATR turboprop flights into El Nido's Lio airport from Manila, Clark, Cebu and Busuanga, indicatively around 13,000 to 15,000 pesos roundtrip. From 2026 the operation is being absorbed by Cebgo and Manila flights are moving to Clark, so check the current operator first.
How do you get to Amanpulo?
Only by the resort's own 14-seat turboprop from a private lounge at Clark, about 90 minutes, indicatively around USD 690 per adult roundtrip, more in peak season. No other aircraft may use the Pamalican airstrip.
Are there seaplanes in the Philippines?
Scheduled seaplane service has been limited and intermittent, and the pioneer Air Juan network appears suspended. Seaplane flights are mostly available today as private charters, on request.
Rates are indicative and were accurate to the sources at the time of writing; air fares and charter quotes change constantly, so confirm directly with each operator. Sana All is a parody and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any operator named here.
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