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LAO Laoag International Airport

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Laoag International Airport (LAO) serves Vigan, about 70 km north of Vigan. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATALAO
ICAORPLI
ServesVigan
From centre69 km
Non-stop1
Airlines2
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Elevation8 m

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The airport in numbers

Laoag International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Laoag International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 78,229 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 243,016 in 2013.

Passengers / year
78,229
as of 2022
Peak traffic
243,016
in 2013
Elevation
8 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
Passengers per year, 2001–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Laoag International Airport to Vigan

The airport is about 70 km north of Vigan, about 72 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Use Grab (legal) or a metered 'yellow airport taxi'. Don't take a 'white taxi' without a meter. Estimated fare to the centre: ₱915–₱1454.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~50 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~72 min₱915–₱1454
Private transfer~72 minfixed upfront
Car rental~72 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Laoag International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₱915–₱1454 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Laoag ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Laoag International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Cebu Pacific · Philippine Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Laoag International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Laoag International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Laoag shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Laoag International Airport to the centre of Vigan?
Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi. The airport is about 70 km north of Vigan, about 72 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Laoag International Airport to Vigan?
Roughly ₱915–₱1454 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Laoag International Airport?
Use Grab (legal) or a metered 'yellow airport taxi'. Don't take a 'white taxi' without a meter.
What's the cheapest way from Laoag International Airport to Vigan?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi.
Can I get from Laoag International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Laoag International Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Manila. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Laoag International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Laoag International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Laoag International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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