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Philippines

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands, with a total area of about 300,000 square kilometers.

Type CountryPopulation 114,000,000

Why go

  • Archipelagic country in Southeast Asia.
  • Served by Tugdan Airport (TBH).

History

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands, with a total area of about 300,000 square kilometers. The islands are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions. From north to south, the divisions are: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With a population of over 114 million, it is the world's thirteenth-most-populous country.

Airports

Roxas Airport (RXS) 88 km to the centre
Roxas City, CAP, PH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Air Philippines, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Manila (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Air Philippines 2P (A320) · 1 route: Manila
  • Cebu Pacific 5J (A320) · 1 route: Manila
  • Philippine Airlines PR (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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Tugdan Airport (TBH) 86 km to the centre
Tablas Island, ROM, PH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Azagra Airstrip 29 km to the centre
San Fernando, ROM, PH
Outdoor
Calanay Airport 46 km to the centre
Aroroy, MAS, PH
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Cajidiocan
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre · Cajidiocan LGU
Outdoor
Cajidiocan Port Passenger Shed
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre · Cajidiocan LGU
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tugdan Airport (TBH); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RXS has direct flights to 1 destination on 3 airlines (incl. Manila). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Cajidiocan, 20 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for 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.

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