Flights to Iloilo (ILO)

Iloilo is a province of the Philippines, located in the centre of the Philippine archipelago. The province comprises the southeastern part of Panay Island with island-province of Guimaras just across its coast. The capital city of the province of Iloilo is the City of Iloilo, which is also one of the major urban centres in the Philippines. It is nicknamed "the Heart of the Philippines" Iloilo is a fast-growing modern city but has kept its old charm and unspoiled environment. Today, Iloilo is a popular convention and meeting destination, with its many first-class accommodations and New Airport of International standards. Tourists will find sprawling malls scattered across the province wherein they can replenish supplies as well as their energies for the hectic sand-and-water environment that are soon to follow. Hotels and restaurants abound; a world-class golf course is located just outside the city proper in Sta. Barbara.

Airports in Iloilo

1. Ilooilo Airport

The new Iloilo Airport located in Cabatuan is built in a wider and scenic place with state-of-the-art computerised facilities. Cebu Pacific provides six flights daily from Iloilo to Manila; three flights daily from Iloilo to Cebu; daily flights to Davao; three flights weekly from Iloilo to Cagayan; four flights weekly from Iloilo to General Santos, three flights weekly from Iloilo to Puerto Princessa and three flights to Tacloban. It also has two flights weekly from Iloilo to Hong Kong and three flights weekly from Iloilo to Singapore. The airport is 18 kilometres from the city and is accessible by van, jeepney and taxi.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Iloilo?

The best time to go to Iloilo is from January to June as these are the dry months and the hotels are cheaper. If you go there in December, rates are more expensive. Just like most cities in the Philippines, Iloilo has two seasons: wet and dry. It is always recommended to go there during the dry months because it is difficult to go anywhere in the city when it is raining. If you want to witness the colourful culture of this city, you should make travel arrangements for January as this is the time for Iloilo's biggest festival, the Dinagyang. It is held every 4th weekend of January.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Iloilo?

1. UNESCO – Baroque Churches of the Philippines - The Baroque Churches of Philippines is the official designation of 1. Church of San Agustin in Manila, 2. Church of La Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, 3. Church of San Agustin in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, 4. Church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Miag-ao, Iloilo, when the four Spanish era churches were inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1993. The unique design of these four churches reflects the integration of Spanish and Latin American architecture to the indigenous architecture of the Philippines, including fusion with Chinese style.

2. Southern Iloilo Beaches - Head over to the southern coast of mainland Iloilo to find well-preserved marine sanctuaries in San Joaquin and peaceful grey sand beaches in Miagao, Guimbal, Tigbauan, and Oton. They might not be as popular as Northern Iloilo’s, but they are great to visit if you’re looking for a peaceful beach setting that can be reached more easily from Iloilo City. They are also a nice stopover if you’re planning to go overland to Antique. Travel time to San Joaquin, the farthest town, is around 1 to 1.5 hours.

3. Gigantes - It is a remote group of islands that are part of Carles town in Northern Iloilo. They are currently the most popular island destination in the entire province and sought after for their pristine white sand beaches, mystical rock formations, and fresh seafood. The tourist circuit typically includes Cabugao Gamay Island, Antonia Beach, and Tangke, but there are a lot more islands and beaches to explore for adventure seekers. Travel time to Gigantes takes around 5-6 hours from Iloilo on a land and ferry connection.