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Malay, AklanMalay
Malay is the mainland gateway to Boracay: spend 1–2 hours here to transfer, not a full day. Stay only if you miss the last boat.
Malay is a municipality in Aklan, best known for Caticlan, the jump-off point for Boracay. The town itself has a few sights and local eateries, but most travellers pass through in under two hours. Plan your trip around the ferry schedule, not the town.
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Nov–May (dry season, best for Boracay transfer)
- avoid Jun–Oct (typhoon season, ferry cancellations possible)
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
- Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
- Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Malay, Aklan911 ▾
- National emergency911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Malay, Aklan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.Philippines-wide
- SIM or eSIMGlobe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.Philippines-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.Philippines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Philippines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Philippines-wide
- SafetyMalay is generally safe, but watch for overcharging by tricycle drivers and petty theft at the port.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers911 National emergency
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMPH Godofredo P.
- Getting aroundTricycles (₱50 (≈ under US$1) per person from airport to jetty) and walking.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedDorm bed in Caticlan, a night, per person₱400 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedPrivate room (basic inn), a night, per room₱1,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedPrivate room (basic inn), a night, per room₱3,000 (≈ US$55)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱500 (≈ US$9) · Mid ₱1,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₱3,000 (≈ US$55)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MPH Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (Caticlan) (Small airport 10 min walk or ₱50 tricycle to Caticlan Jetty Port. Flights from Manila and Cebu.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Nov–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (17 rain days), driest Apr (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Malay, Aklan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Tricycles (₱50 per person from airport to jetty) and walking. The town is compact.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Boracay
goDoor to door: About 30 min from airport to Boracay beach
Ferry from Caticlan Jetty Port, about 10–15 min crossing
The main reason to visit Malay. Ferries run regularly until late afternoon.
Kalibo
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Van or bus, about 1.5–2 h
Kalibo has a larger airport (KLO) and the Ati-Atihan festival in January.
Door to door: About 45 min
Tricycle or jeepney, about 30 min
Small town with limited attractions; only if you have time to spare.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Caticlan
Near the jetty port; budget inns and a few mid-range hotels. Best for early morning ferries.
Tabon
Quieter area near Tabon Port; fewer options, mostly lodges.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₱500–1,000 (≈ US$9–18) (just transfer costs)
- Mid
- ₱1,500–3,000 (≈ US$30–55) (including a meal and tricycle)
- High
- ₱3,000 (≈ US$55)+ (hotel and dining)
Trip budget
| Dorm bed in Caticlan1 × 1 night × ₱400 | ₱400 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱500 | ₱500 |
| Tricycle airport to jetty1 × ₱50 | ₱50 |
| Ferry to Boracay (environmental + terminal fees included)1 × ₱150 · check | ₱150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱110 |
| Trip total≈ ₱1,210 per person per day, bed included | ₱1,210≈ US$25 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and Boracay costs excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tricycle airport to jetty port | ₱50 (≈ under US$1) per person |
| Ferry to Boracay (incl. terminal and environmental fees)check | ₱150–200 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Simple meal (rice + viand) | ₱80–150 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₱20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last ferry to Boracay departs around 17:00–18:00 (check seasonal schedule).Last ferry to Boracay departs around 5:00 PM–6:00 PM (check seasonal schedule).
- Typhoons can cancel all ferries; have a backup plan.
- Tricycle drivers may quote higher prices for tourists – agree on fare before boarding.
- Airport is small; arrive 1 hour before domestic flights.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- National emergency911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tricycle airport to jetty: ₱50 (≈ under US$1) per person
- Ferry to Boracay: ₱150–200 (≈ US$3–4) (check)
Say or show
- Magkano? — How much? (mag-KA-no)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-LA-mat)
- Saan ang pantalan? — Where is the port? (sa-AN ang pan-ta-LAN)
- Kailangan ko ng traysikel — I need a tricycle (kai-LA-ngan ko ng trai-SI-kel)
Aklanons speak Aklanon and Filipino; English is widely understood.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Malay, Aklan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–May (dry season, best for Boracay transfer) · avoid Jun–Oct (typhoon season, ferry cancellations possible) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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