Tawi-Tawi is an island province in the Philippines located in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Described as one of the most beautiful islands of the Philippines, Tawi-Tawi is home for beautiful reefs and archipelago of islands. There are many beach activities that you can do on this island like swimming, snorkelling, fishing and watching beautiful sunset.

Airports in Tawi Tawi

Sanga-Sanga Airport

Sanga-Sanga Airport or also known as Tawi-Tawi Airport, is an airport located in the Sanga-Sanga island. Sanga-Sanga Airport is located in approximately 15 minutes from Bongao town. There are no direct flights from Manila to Tawi-Tawi. One of the way to enter Tawi – Tawi through the air is from Zamboanga. The trip from Zamboanga to Tawi – Tawi will take 30 – 40 minutes. Currently, only Cebu Pacific flies there with their daily flight from Zamboanga City.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Tawi-Tawi?

The weather in Tawi-Tawi is not much of a difference from Manila. The weather ranges from 25 °C to 28 °C. The temperature can peak up to 37 °C in October and March. The lowest temperature would be in September, where the average temperature is 27 °C. Due to the location of Tawi – Tawi, it is typical for rain and thunderstorm to occur. As it is a fairly unknown tourist attraction, Tawi – Tawi is rarely packed with tourist. Therefore, you can travel here at any time of the year without having to worry about the peak season. Tawi-Tawi is not exposed to the threat of typhoon as it is not located along the typhoon belt of the Philippines. Thus, travelling here can be done year-round. However, rains may occur at any time but only for a short period.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Tawi-Tawi?

Bud Bongao - Bud Bangao is a must-visit place. You can hire a tricycle and tell the driver to drop you off at the jump-off point of Bud Bongao. It will cost around PhP25. The hike to the summit will take approximately 1hour. It is essential to make sure that you are equipped with proper footwear and bananas as a gift for the monkeys. Climbing here is not that challenging. It takes only up to 1 hour going up to the summit since this mountain is not that tall. At the summit, you will be able to capture the beauty of the nearby islands.

The Provincial Capitol – This capitol possess the image of a mosque and it is located at the Capitol Hill. You can hire a tricycle and stop at the jump-off point going to the capitol. Fare is PhP15 from the town centre. The best time to come here is in the afternoon up to early evening as the lights from the town centre will add to the magnificent view from here. From the Capitol building, you will see the town centre of Bongao as well as the nearby islands.

Sama Dilaut Village (Badjao Village) - Badjao community can be found in Bongao. Their houses are built with stilt and stand on water and connected with narrow wooden footbridges linking households. Taking a stroll along these villages is an excellent way to experience daily local life. However, it is important to respect their privacy and ask for consent before taking photos. The Badjao community has been acclaimed for craftsmanship in making banig. It is crafted with fine details and colourful designs. It is highly recommended, purchasing these locally made banig, as it will help the families too.