It goes without a doubt, the fact that the country of the Philippines is one of the well-known holiday destinations in the Southeast Asia region. This country has a lot of exciting destinations to offer, among them being Ozamiz or officially, the City of Ozamiz. Also referred simply as Ozamiz City, this 3^rd class city has the centre of trade around Misamis Occidental, with a handful of shopping centres that attract visitors around the region and even foreign tourists.

Best time to fly from Tagbilaran-Bohol to Ozamiz

In a similar fashion to any other tropical areas in the Philippines, Ozamiz has wet and dry seasons which are pretty much its major seasons. Rainfall can be heavy during the wet or monsoon season, whereas during the hotter months, the humidity is increased to a high. As such, the best time to visit Ozamiz would be between the months of May, July and August. This is the time when the weather is warmer with occasional showers. In addition to that, the sun shines bright in this period, causing clear skies accompanied with the gently blowing winds that are suitable for outdoor activities. December would almost always be the off-peak season, which is also when you will find flight tickets and hotel deals at reduced prices.

Main airports available in Tagbilaran-Bohol and Ozamiz

Bohol–Panglao International Airport – Also known as New Bohol International Airport, this airport is the major airport that serves the areas in Bohol province in general as well as the surrounding areas. Its location is in Tawala, Panglao Island, which is about 20 kilometres away from the city centre of Tagbilaran. It is a public airport operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, having its doors open to the public since 2018 so as to replace the older Tagbilaran Airport which had been damaged by the 2013 Bohol earthquake. This newer airport too is capable of catering to the increasing passenger traffic mainly caused by the rise in tourism. One such example is its capability to accommodate larger aircraft like Airbus A330 with a 2,500 meters long asphalt runway. It is clear that the product of joint funding between the Japanese International Cooperation Agency and the government of the Philippines has born fruit. The Bohol–Panglao International Airport mainly serves airlines such as Air Juan, AirSWIFT, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia and Royal Air Way Charter for flights heading to and from destinations such as Caticlan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Clark, Davao, Dumaguete and Manila.

Labo Airport – The Labo Airport or known differently Ozamiz Airport is a public domestic airport that connects the city of Ozamiz with other places in the Philippines. The airport can be found at Barangay Labo, which is about 12 kilometres away from the city centre of Ozamiz. Operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, it has a mixed asphalt-concrete runway that is 1,900 meters long. Airlines that are served in this airport include Cebu Pacific as well as Philippine Airlines covering destinations to and from Cebu and Manila. Given that it is also the entry point to the city for tourism, it is fairly easy to get access to and from the airport via a handful of public transportation modes.

Climate pattern in Tagbilaran-Bohol and Ozamiz

Throughout the year, the climate in Ozamiz is tropical with an average temperature of 28 degrees Celsius which is said to be in a similar fashion to nearby regions around the Philippines and neighbouring countries in the Southeast Asia region. This climate is known for having a rainfall that is normally heavy throughout the year with this region having at least 60 millimetres of rainfall every month of the year. The average maximum temperature in Ozamiz around 30 and 34 degree Celsius while the average minimum is around 17 and 19 degree Celsius. The hottest months are usually around April, May and June. Ozamiz too has a high humidity with some months being more humid than others. Considering the climate setup of Ozamiz, do plan accordingly as this may affect the ticket prices and the city atmosphere in general.

Highlights in Ozamiz

• Fuerte dela Concepcion y del Triunfo – Fuerte dela Concepcion y del Triunfo or also known as the Fort of Misamis is a citadel built by Jose Ducos for the old Misamis town which was the site for modern-day Ozamiz. The citadel is made mostly of coral stones and consisting of four bastions that go with the name San Fernando, San Jose, Santiago and San Ignacio. Mainly serving as a Spanish outpost during the colonial era, it is now a historical attraction in Ozamiz that is certainly worthy of checking out when you are in town.
• Bukagan Hill – Bukagan Hill is among the popular tourist sightseeing attractions that can be found nearby the city. The hill offers a fantastic view of Ozamiz, the nearby Panguil bay as well as the neighbouring provinces of Lanao del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur. Upon coming up the hill, one may notice the four great bells at the top which was initially bought Bishop Patrick Cronin, D.D. for the Immaculate Conception Cathedral but later being placed here instead as an attraction for the hill.