Flight from Calbayog City to Legazpi

The city of Legazpi is located in the foothills of the magnificent Mount Mayon, one of the Philippines most popular icon and tourist destination. Due to its geographical factors, Legazpi is blessed with an amazing lush green panoramic landscapes. Its breath-taking natural attractions are one of the many reasons to visit this coastal city. Aside from Mount Mayon, Legazpi City is also home to many other popular tourist attractions for sightseeing opportunities.

Best time to fly from Calbayog City to Legazpi

The weather conditions in Legazpi City, like the rest of the country, is generally warm all year round apart for some occasional rainfalls. Hence, weather-wise any month would be an ideal time to visit this coastal city. However, it is best to avoid the rainy season as outdoor activities will have to be limited.

If you are looking to join in some of the festivals that are celebrated in Legazpi, then you will have to plan your trip well according to the Legazpi’s local calendar. One of the most popular annual celebrations that are celebrated in this city is the Ibalong Festival in August, this festival celebrates the epic-fragment Ibalong, which narrates the exploits of three legendary heroes of Ibalon or Ancient Bikol. During this festival, the locals go all out with trade fairs, bazaars and weekend markets, beauty pageants and sports-related events.

Main airports available in Calbayog City and Legazpi

Calbayog Airport – Serving the general area of Calbayog with a daily domestic flight to various other cities in the Philippines like Cebu and Manila, is the Calbayog Airport. The minor domestic airport is located in the western region of Samar province, approximately 6 kilometres from the main Calbayog City. Airline carriers operating from Calbayog Airport include Cebu Pacific Air and Philippines Air operated by PAL Express.

Legazpi Airport – The airport serving the city of Legazpi is known as the Legazpi Airport. Located only 5 kilometres away from Legazpi’s main city centre, this commercial airport terminal is the busiest domestic airport in mainland Southern Luzon. Airline carriers that operate daily scheduled flights to and from the Legazpi Airport terminal include Cebu Pacific Air, Philippine Airlines and Cebgo Airlines.

Climate Pattern in Calbayog City and Legazpi

Like its neighboring provinces in the Philippines, the city of Legazpi in Albay experiences a tropical rainforest climate. There are near to none at all in terms of seasonal variations here in Legazpi of Albay province. On average, the temperatures are generally high and humid. The city is familiar with two climate seasons, which is the dry season and the rainy season. During March and April is when Legazpi’s temperature is at its peak. Additionally, the month of May should be avoided if you are planning a lot of on-foot exploring in Legazpi City as it is the wettest time of the year with quite a significant amount of rainfall recorded.

Highlights attractions in Legazpi

• Mayon Volcano National Park – Mount Mayon is one of Philippines most popular icon and tourist destination that is known across the globe. When you are in Legazpi City, you will see Mount Mayon standing high and majestic no matter where you stand or where you go. The Mayon Volcano National Park is one of the popular spots in Legazpi offering visitors activities such as an ATV tour, a Jeepney tour or even a hike along the base of the volcano for you to observe Mount Mayon at a closer angle. The base of the volcano is home to vast flat plains, rice fields, creeks and rivers that are all waiting to be explored.
• Cagsawa Ruins Park – This Franciscan church holds many great and tragic history. It has been destroyed and rebuilt repeatedly more than necessary. Today, there is not very much left of the church except for a single tower, but it stands perfectly still with Mount Mayon blessing its background. Cagsawa Ruins Park is one of the most photogenic landscape spots in Legazpi.
• Quitinday Underground River – The Quitinday Underground River is approximately a 30-minute drive from the main city centre of Legazpi. Once you have reached the location, you will need to do an easy trek of 500 metres along the jungle path in order to reach the small watering hole where you will find the underground river. Pay a small fee of 100P for a guided tour. You will be taken on a water raft through the underground river. Here you will see a various complex system of natural caves that have been formed by water erosion, small caves, the habitat of bats and many more.