Ozamiz City, like most of the other Flipino cities, started as tiny settlement & grew into a big city. Ozamiz City is the gateway to Misamis Occidental, which is one of the busiest ports in Northern Mindanao. The reminiscence of the Spanish colonial era can still be found around the city through the architecture and the lifestyle in the city. In short, Ozamiz deserves to be in your itinerary.

Best time to fly from General Santos to Ozamiz

Like any other Filipino cities, Ozamiz is warm and humid most of the time. If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Ozamiz are March, April, and then February. However, it's most likely to rain in January, so be prepared with an umbrella.

Main airports available in General Santos and Ozamiz

General Santos International Airport - Also known as General Santos City Airport (GES), this airport is located in the city of General Santos, Philippines. It is the largest airport in the island of Mindanao and serves domestic and international flights from destinations such as Cebu, Iloilo and Manila. Some of the airlines that operate here are Cebu Pacific and Philippines Airlines. The General Santos International Airport is equipped with facilities such as ATMs, nursing center, passenger lounge and many more.

Ozamiz Airport - Also known as Labo Airport (OZC), this airport serves the general area of the city of Ozamiz in the Philippines. It is the only airport in the province of Misamis Occidental. The airport takes its name from its location, the barangay of Labo in Ozamiz. This airport operates flights to Manila and Cebu provided by Philippines Airlines and Cebu Pacific. This airport is considered as a small airport, therefore do not expect 5-star facilities on your arrival. To get to the city, you can take the jeepney, bus or trikes.

Climate pattern in General Santos Ozamiz

The weather is Ozamiz is mostly warm throughout the year. If you prefer to visit during the hot season, it is best to visit between March 23 to May 16, where the average daily high temperature is above 33°C. The hottest day of the year is April 15, with an average high of 34°C and low of 24°C. On the other hand, the cool season that lasts for 2.2 months, happens from December 3 to February 10, with an average daily high temperature below 31°C. The coldest day of the year is December 12, with an average low of 23°C and a high of 31°C.

Highlights in Ozamiz

• Cotta Fort - One of the interesting places that you should visit in Ozamiz is the Cotta Fort. This fort was built in 1755 as a Spanish outpost. There is nothing much to see at this fort as it is an enclosed space. If you are a history lover, you may be interested to learn more at the small museum inside the fort. There is a PHP 10 entrance fee that you will have to pay to the guard on duty.
• Naomi’s Botanical Garden - Naomi’s Garden and Tourist Inn, is located approximately 10 minutes away from the city. This garden has become a tourist attraction due to the varieties of fruit trees and ornamental plants there. There are many rare species of orchids, flowering plants, and bonsai in the garden. The property covers roughly 13 hectares. You can also stay at the tourist inn, which should be arranged in advance. For those who are planning to hold an event, this garden can also be used as an event space.
• Mount Malindang Range Natural Park - After the discovery of several endemic and endangered species of animals in the Philippines in 2011, this park has been as an ASEAN Heritage Park. Most of its 53,262 hectares remain unexplored to preserve the natural biodiversity. The highlight of the park, Mount Malindang is an extinct volcano. You can also visit Lala Eco-Park where you can find the newly discovered Cobra Falls.