The Philippines is one of the famous holiday destinations among the tourist. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines is Coron Island. The island is one of the island clusters of Calamian Island in the Northern Palawan. Coron is famous for its beautiful sea view among the tourists. The scenic Coron Island Natural Biotic Area located here is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.

Best time to fly from Ozamiz to Coron-Palawan

The climate in Coron is tropical. The weather is generally hot and humid with an average temperature of 28 degrees centigrade. Coron experiences rainy season between May to November. During this period, rain is the heaviest and longest compared to other months. The best time to visit Coron would be during the dry season, around January to April. You can enjoy traveling on the island in the warm, dry weather in these months.

Main airports available in Ozamiz and Coron-Palawan

Labo Airport - Labo Airport, also known as Ozamiz Airport, is the only airport in Misamis Occidental province which serves the Ozamiz city and its neighboring cities. This airport is also considered as one of the busiest airports in Mindanao, catering to almost 300,000 passengers annually. At the moment, only four airlines are operating at Labo Airport, which is Cebu Pacific. Cebgo, Philippine Airline and PAL Express for destinations Manila and Cebu. There are between seven to 14 flights weekly available to these two cities.

Francisco B. Reyes Airport - Francisco B. Reyes Airport is a Class 2 principal airport which serves only domestic destinations. The airport is named after a former Coron mayor of the same name. Located in Busuanga Island, it is the main airport serving Coron and Busuanga. Currently, five airlines are operating at the Francisco B. Reyes Airport which are Air Juan, AirSWIFT, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and SkyJet. Traveling to the city from the airport is convenient with vans and shuttles available for about PHP 150 per person.

Climate pattern in Ozamiz and Coron-Palawan

Coron has a warm and humid tropical climate with a distinct dry and rainy season. The temperature in Coron is generally stable around 28 degrees centigrade on average and can reach 38 degrees at maximum. The driest months in Coron is between January to April, while the heaviest and longest rainfall usually happens between May to November. If you want to travel to the island in pleasant weather, January to April would be an excellent period to visit Coron. Indeed, it will be the best time to sunbathe, island hopping or relax while viewing beautiful sceneries of Coron!

Highlights attractions in Ozamiz - Palawan

• Lake Kayangan - Lake Kayangan is one of the most famous attractions in Coron. Just hike for about 10 - 15 minutes to reach this magnificent lake. The lake has turquoise water with limestone formations, no wonder it is dubbed one of the cleanest lakes in Asia. The lake has a composition of 70% freshwater and 30% saltwater, rich with underwater marine species. You can sit and wade your feet in the water, or enjoy swimming in the lake.
• Twin Lagoons - Twin Lagoons is one of the beautiful lagoons located in Coron. The lagoon offers an exquisite experience of freshwater and saltwater within the same area. The two lagoons are formed within limestone cliffs with inflow from the turquoise ocean water. You can swim in the crystal clear water while experiencing warm and cold spots across the lagoons. Doesn't that intrigue you?
• Mt. Tapyas - Mt. Tapyas may be a bit of a hike, but your journey will be worth it. Equip yourself with water and sunscreen and hike a set of stairs 210 meters in height. Once you reach the peak, you will be blown away by the spectacular view of Coron from high above. You can see the small villages, Coron Bay and the surrounding area. At the peak, you can also see a huge cross and Coron signage. You will take many pictures here with such fantastic scenery as a background.