Flight from Masbate to Cagayan de Oro

Stride away from the well-trodden path and head to Cagayan de Oro or known by the locals as CDO. CDO may appear to be off the top chart, but it has started to gain more popularity over the years. It is a first-class highly urbanized city which serves as a getaway to the Philippines second largest island, Mindanao. Furthermore, this metropolis is also proud to present its most outstanding treasure trove from sun-kissed beaches, great mountains, limestone caves, rivers, historical landmarks, museums and timeless churches. Indeed, CDO is worth to stumble upon!

Best time to fly from Masbate to Cagayan

Cagayan de Oro maybe luckily dotted out of the typhoon belt. Even so, CDO is no exception when it comes to hot and wet season all year round like the rest of Philippines archipelago. Hence, you can expect pleasant weather most of the time, especially from February to April. The days won't be too hot nor are they least likely to rain. But let's spice up your travel by heading over to CDO in August. You'll witness a total turnover of the metropolis during their grand Higalaay Festival. It is a week-long fiesta highlighting agricultural Kahimunan Trade Fair, beauty contest, colorful Folkloric Street Dancing Competition, parades, dances and many more!

Main airports available in Masbate and Cagayan

Moises R. Espinosa Airport - Named after Masbate's very own representative who was assassinated in this very airport, Moises R. Espinosa Airport serves only its province. It acts like none other than a minor airport which receives domestic flights only from Manila. All flights are operated by Cebu Pacific airline.

Laguindingan International Airport - Located about 46 kilometers northwest of the city center, Laguindingan International Airport serves an extensive coverage of Northern Mindanao. Although named as international, this airport is yet to receive one. It receives only domestic flights from Cebu, Iloilo, Manila, Davao, Dumaguete, Tagbilaran and Clark operated by Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia and Philippine Airlines. You can easily get access to Laguindingan Airport with its metered taxis, regular taxis and shuttle express vans.

Climate pattern in Masbate and Cagayan

Cagayan de Oro, like the rest of Philippines peninsula, has a tropical climate. Hence, you may expect hot weather all year and an annual average temperature recorded of 28^oC. Furthermore, the hot season usually begins from December to May with the warmest months fall in April and May. The temperature may spike up to 33.3^oC and rarely does it drop lower than 23.3^oC during the night. This season too is least likely to rain, especially in February, March and April. Therefore, you may even conclude that February to April is the best time to be in CDO. The subsequent wet season falls from June to November with July, having the highest days of precipitation.

HIghlights attractions in Cagayan

• White Water Rafting - Loving the feel of adrenaline rush? Well, try CDO's infamous water rafting challenge in Cagayan de Oro river. The river has the most breathtaking yet challenging rapids, with intervals of 10 to 15 minutes from one another. Imagine how thrilling it will be, cascading down the great streams and boulders! Amateurs are recommended to come during the hot season, while intermediate to professionals are welcome to come during the rainy season in September and October.
• Macahambus Adventure Park - Travel about 20 minutes away from the city center and head to Macahambus Adventure Park. This park is indeed an excellent choice to escape from the hustle of the city. Besides being surrounded with lushes of greeneries and natural fresh breeze, this park too offers you a 120-meter long, thrilling Zipline, a 150-feet high hanging bridge and more than 100-feet rappelling.
• Cagayan de Oro’s Plaza Divisoria - Also known as the Golden Friendship Park, Plaza Divisoria has history dated as far back in the 1900s. This park is located in one of the central streets in the city. One thing that's pretty much amusing here is that it has a huge LED screen for you to watch news, movies and even telenovelas! Plus, you can also find many Filipino's heroic statues scattered across the park.