Aerial view of an island resort in El Nido, Palawan

Palawan's best resorts sit on private islands and in quiet coves, often hours from the nearest airport. How you get there sets the tone for the whole holiday. For most travellers, the best way is a private seaplane transfer.

1. You get your holiday time back

Road and ferry transfers in Palawan are long. A seaplane turns most of them into a flight of under an hour, with no terminals and no queues.

RouteBy road or ferryBy seaplane
Puerto Princesa → El Nido5+ hours by roadabout 50 minutes
El Nido → Coron6–8 hours of ferry and transfersabout 45 minutes
Puerto Princesa → Balabaca full day by road and boatabout 85 minutes

2. The view is part of the trip

From the air, Palawan opens up: turquoise reefs, forest-covered mountains and beaches you cannot reach by land. Every seat has a window, so the flight becomes the first highlight of your stay.

Seaplane scenic flight over Palawan
Every seat is a window seat.

3. Simple from start to finish

The aircraft is private, so it flies on your schedule. We coordinate your pickup and, where needed, the boat connection to your resort. You arrive relaxed instead of worn out by the journey.

4. Direct access to remote resorts

Many of Palawan's most exclusive resorts are on islands or in coves with no road at all. A seaplane lands on the water close to them, which is often the most direct way in. See the resorts we fly to.

Remote island resort in Busuanga, Palawan

5. A memory, not just a transfer

Taking off from the water and landing near your resort is something guests talk about long after the trip. For honeymoons, family holidays and special occasions, it turns the arrival into an event.

Captain Raymond with guests next to the seaplane
Captain Raymond with guests after landing.

The best way to your resort in Palawan

If you value your time and want the journey to feel as special as the destination, a seaplane transfer is the clear choice. It is private, it is fast, and it is the most memorable way to arrive. Horizon Sun Charters is Palawan's first and only dedicated seaplane operator.

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