Why go
- Highly-urbanized city in Western Visayas, Philippines.
- Served by Iloilo International Airport (ILO).
History
Iloilo City, officially the City of Iloilo, is a highly urbanized city in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines, located on the southeastern coast of the island of Panay. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 473,728 people, making it the most populous city in Western Visayas. For the Iloilo–Guimaras metropolitan area, the total population is 1,039,935 people.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Cebu Pacific 5J (A319, A320) · 8 routes: Cagayan de Oro City, Cebu, Davao, Hong Kong, Manila, Puerto Princesa, Romblon, Singapore
- Philippine Airlines PR (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- South East Asian Airlines DG (A320) · 1 route: Manila
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Cebu Pacific 5J (A320, ATR, A319) · 4 routes: Cagayan de Oro City, Cebu, Davao, Manila
- Philippine Airlines PR (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- South East Asian Airlines DG (A320) · 1 route: Manila
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Iloilo International Airport (ILO); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ILO has direct flights to 8 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Manila, Cagayan de Oro City, Cebu, Davao, Hong Kong…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Iloilo, 3.6 km); routes include Iloilo - Cuyo, Iloilo - Jordan RORO, Iloilo – Puerto Princesa.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Iloilo City, Philippines. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.