Manila, Cebu, Davao, Clark Subic and Laoag are the international gateways.  Laoag International Airport services regular chattered flights from China, Taiwan and HongKong as well as domestic flights from Manila and other key cities.

International Flights

• Far Eastern Air Transport - Kaoshiung, Taiwan - Tue/Fri/Sun
• CR Airways - Hong Jkong - Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun
• China Southern Airlines - Huangshou & Shanghai, China - Wed/Fri/Sun

The city is linked to Metro Manila by a first class national road parallel to the coastal line of the Ilocos Region and with the national highway traversing the city, access to and from the other provinces if made easier and faster.  6 hours away from Manila, air conditioned buses are available from 6 am to 12nn for day trips and 8pm to 12mn for night trips.

Bus lines

• Fariñas Trans, Bonifacio cor. M. Fariñas St. - 772-0126
• Maria de Leon Trans, AG Tupaz Ave. - 770-3532
• Autobus Transport, Gov. R. Ablan Ave. - 770-3756
• Partas Trans, Lagasca cor. Paco Roman St. - 772-1615