Make the Most of Your Layover: An Airport-to-Airport Iloilo City Guide

So, you have a layover in Iloilo City? While a long layover can be a drag, it’s also an opportunity to explore a new city. This guide will help you make the most of your limited time with an airport-to-airport itinerary.

This guide is designed to help you get around via jeepneys for a more local experience. So, hop on a cheap and cheerful way to see the city!

Fare Guide

Vans: ₱100 per passenger. ₱100 luggage fee.

Jeepneys: ₱13 for traditional jeepneys. ₱15 for modern jeepneys.

Kap Ising Pancit Molo

From the airport, take a van to SM City Iloilo. Inside the mall, you’ll find Kap Ising in the food hall. Ask a guard or staff member for directions if needed.

Madge Coffee and Netong’s Batchoy

After enjoying your Pancit Molo, head back to where you got off the van. Look for a jeepney with the ROUTE 5 FESTIVE WALK TO CITY PROPER VIA B. AQUINO AVE. AND SM CITY LOOP. Ask the driver if they go to Atria. Alight at Atria Mall, where you can find both Madge Cafe and Netong’s.

Esplanade 1 and 2

From Atria, take a white ROUTE 23 MOHON TO MANDURRIAO BUSINESS DISTRICT LOOP (it looks like a minibus). Ask the konduktor to drop you off at the Esplanade in Molo.

Molo Plaza, Molo Church, and Molo Mansion

After exploring the Esplanade, take a short walk towards Molo Plaza. While you’re there, consider visiting the nearby Molo Church, Molo Convent, and Molo Mansion for additional photo opportunities.

Iloilo Provincial Capitol Complex, Museo Iloilo, and National Museum of the Philippines – Iloilo

From Molo, head to GT Mall Molo. This is an ideal spot to catch ROUTE 25 MOLO TO CITY PROPER VIA GENERAL LUNA LOOP jeepneys. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Capitol. From there, you can easily explore the Iloilo Provincial Capitol Complex, including Museo Iloilo and the National Museum of the Philippines – Iloilo.

Roberto’s, Philippine Museum of Maritime History, Museum of Economic History, Iloilo City Hall, Plaza Libertad

From the Capitol, cross the street and look for ROUTE 3 UNGKA TO CITY PROPER VIA CPU LOOP. Inform the driver that your destination is Roberto’s Restaurant.

Roberto’s is conveniently located near several historical sites, including the Philippine Museum of Maritime History, the Museum of Economic History, Iloilo City Hall, and Plaza Libertad, where you can stop for photos if time permits.

Back to Iloilo International Airport

From Roberto’s, take ROUTE 5 FESTIVE WALK TO CITY PROPER VIA B. AQUINO AVE. AND SM CITY LOOP. From the SM City Iloilo terminal, you can find vans going to the airport.

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