Zamboanga city is the third-largest city in the Philippines, and is also known as “The City of Flowers” and “Asia’s Latin City”. Took the pride in being the center of commercial and industrial industry in the south of the Philippines, Zamboanga City is also famous for its Spanish influence in the country and can be easily found in its food, architecture, and language. It takes around 5 hours of flying time to travel from Cebu to Zamboanga. This will differ based on the airlines and routes taken as well. Considering Traveloka offers various airline options such as Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, Emirates, and more, you have plenty to choose from. Among the best accommodations in Zamboanga including Krishatel Leisure Inn, Two Seasons Hotel, and Garden Orchid Hotel. During your stay, you could also visit some of the best attractions there are in Zamboanga such as Paseo Del Mar, Fort Pilar, and Merloquet Falls.

When is the best time to fly from Cebu to Zamboanga?

Zamboanga is generally warm throughout the year, but there is a certain period of the year that is good enough to do both outdoor and/or indoor activities. The usual period where Zamboanga is open for visiting is from mid-December to mid-April. This will be the optimum period to go on a holiday here in Zamboanga. The temperature will usually varied from 24°C to 33°C and is rarely below 23°C or above 34°C. Maybe to get the best time where you are not at the peak of the holiday season in Zamboanga, you can plan a travel to Zamboanga close to the mid of December or mid-April, just before the holiday peak starts.

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What are the main airports available in Zamboanga?

Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) 

Zamboanga International Airport is the main airport operating in Zamboanga. It is 2 km away from Zamboanga city. The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 10 minutes from the airport to the main city. The traveling time will only differ depending on the traffic condition at the time of the travel. Some of the airport facilities you can find at the Zamboanga International Airport include ATMs, luggage facilities, parking areas, waiting areas, and check-in facilities.

Places to stay in Zamboanga

Krishatel Leisure Inn – Krishatel Leisure Inn is located within Zamboanga city. It is 300 m away from Zamboanga city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 2 km. The hotel has a total of 42 rooms consisting of various room types ranging from Deluxe Single Room and Deluxe Twin Room. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to 24-hour room service, snack bar, free wi-fi, and free parking. 

Two Seasons Hotel – Two Seasons Hotel is located within Zamboanga city. It is 500 m away from Zamboanga city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 2.5 km. The hotel has a total of 36 rooms consisting of various room types ranging from Deluxe Double Room and Executive Twin Room. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to a 24-hour front desk, library, restaurant, free wi-fi, and free parking. 

Garden Orchid Hotel – Garden Orchid Hotel is a 3-star hotel located within Zamboanga city. It is 2 km away from Zamboanga city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 200 m. The hotel has various room types ranging from Superior Twin, Deluxe Double, Deluxe King, Junior Suite, and Bridal Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to function halls, restaurants, and outdoor pools.

Highlights in Zamboanga

Paseo Del Mar – Paseo Del Mar is filled with quaint little shops, food stalls, and a calming view of the Santa Cruz islands. This is an ideal place where you can leisurely walk along the promenade and can have a great view and good food at the same time. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Paseo Del Mar. Paseo Del Mar is just 3 km away from Zamboanga city and 4 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 10 minutes to drive from Zamboanga city to Paseo Del Mar and around 15 minutes from the airport. Paseo Del Mar opens daily from 6.00 am to 12.30 am to visit with no entrance fee. You would just need to pay for your food and shopping. 

Fort Pilar – The architecture of Fort Pilar is a great example of Spanish influence in Zamboanga. Also known as The Real Fuerte de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza, Fort Pilar was built by the Spaniards in the 17th century and now is a place where the tourists can go walk around and spend time chilling around the place. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Fort Pilar. Fort Pilar is just 3 km away from Zamboanga city and 4 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 10 minutes to drive from Zamboanga city to Fort Pilar and around 15 minutes from the airport. Fort Pilar opens daily from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm to visit with no entrance fee. 

Merloquet Falls – Merloquet Falls is a two-tiered picturesque waterfall and it is one of the popular destinations in Zamboanga city. The tourists will enjoy exploring and swimming in this 25-meter wide and around 10-meters high curtain of water. This waterfall is also famous for its amazing wall of rock formation which gives it a unique look compared to most waterfalls in the country. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Merloquet Falls. Merloquet Falls is 69 km away from Zamboanga city and 70 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes to drive from Zamboanga city to Merloquet Falls and around 2 hours from the airport. Merloquet Falls can be visited at any time with no entrance fee.

Travel tips to Zamboanga

Be Flexible with Your Travel Plans

Planning is a good way to go traveling, be it domestically or internationally, but don’t disregard the fact that things can and most likely would not go as planned. This could either be due to suddenly the activity you want to do is unavailable or if more logistical issues force you to think of other ways to do things. Keep in mind that plan is a good base, but when you are traveling and there are a lot of external factors involved, it will be a different kind of adventure.

Learn Few Local Words to Blend In

This will come in handy when you are traveling to a place where English is not their first, second, or only language at all. It is best to learn some local words that can help you through the trip, especially in terms of direction, transportation, medical, and such. Plus, it will open a ton of network opportunities with the locals to be able to be among them. You will be able to make friends and discover some hidden gems you never thought you would find.

Less is Best when Traveling

We are not going minimalist here, but minimalism can help you get more things done. To determine how many you should bring with you, you should always go back to the question of where and what. Where are you going? What will you be doing? This will bring you back to consider if you do a lot of walking, then it is best to bring something you are comfortable with. The key example is to wear your everyday clothes because you know what you are comfortable with to go about your day. Don’t overthink too much on a “just in case” situation because that is the number one trap to bring more with you and in the end, it will just make your bag heavier with things you can either reuse or get easier there.

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