Tacloban is the capital city of the province of Leyte located in the Eastern Visayas. The city was once destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan back in 2013. Today, it has been one of the tourist-friendly destinations in the Philippines. Natural wonders and historical monuments surround the city.

Best time to fly from Clark-Pampanga to Tacloban

Tacloban consists of two seasons: the dry season and wet season. The dry season brings a massive crowd to the city since the weather is permissible for them to do outdoor activities. The dry season usually starts from March to September. Nevertheless, the visitors will have to pay hotel rooms and flight tickets at a high price because it is the peak season of the year. Meanwhile, the low season falls during the wet season, which is from October to February. It is difficult for visitors to explore the city during this period due to bad weather. Hence, the best time to visit Tacloban is during the dry season.

Main airports available in Clark-Pampanga and Tacloban

Clark International Airport - Clark International Airport operates for the area in central Luzon and Greater Manila Area. It serves for international and domestic flights which include Philippine Airlines by PAL Express, Scoot, Asiana Airlines and many more. It also handles for cargo airlines such as FedEx Express, UPS Airlines, and AirBridgeCargo Airlines. For the facilities, this airport owns one large terminal with two runways. The distance between this airport and the city center is about 5.5 kilometers.

Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport - Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport serves the Tacloban area. This airport handles for domestic flights only. Among the airlines that operate in this airport are Cebu Pacific, Cebu Pacific by Cebgo, Philippine AirAsia and Philippine Airlines by PAL Express. Besides that, this airport consists of one terminal building, an administrative building, and a communication tower. The location of this airport is about 12.5 kilometers from Tacloban city.

Climate patterns in Clark-Pampanga and Tacloban

Clark and Tacloban have a tropical climate. It receives significant rainfall throughout the year. The average annual temperature in Tacloban is 27.1 degrees Celsius. According to the data climate, January is the wettest month of the year. It is not the best time to travel to Tacloban from October to February because of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Whereas, during the dry season, the city will experience hot and humid weather with less amount of rain.

Highlights in Tacloban

• MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park - MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park was constructed to pay tribute to the historical landing of General MacArthur trying to take over Philippine from Japan. The visitors can see the seven double-life-sized bronze statues on a pool. The visitors can also pay a visit to the museum housing extensive collections of photographs of General MacArthur and other historical objects during the war period.
• Santo Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum - Santo Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum is home to many collections of artworks, antiques, and replica of Santo Nino de Leyte. The visitors can see the famous of paintings made by Filipino artists, carvings and decorative arts from France, Italy, and Germany. There is also an image of the Holy Child; original painting by Fernando displayed in this museum.
• Madonna of Japan - Madonna of Japan is one of the historical landmarks in Tacloban City. It is a memorial park to commemorate the brave soldiers who fought in the war between Japan and the Philippine during World War II. The visitors can find a stone monument of Maria Kannon, which is the symbol of peace between the two countries.