Flight from Masbate to Dumaguete

Mabuhay to none other than the laid-back city of Dumaguete! This city is, in fact, the capital of Negros Oriental province and often dubbed as "The City of Gentle People." Despite being just a serene and slow-paced city, Dumaguete surprisingly succeeds in defying the odds. It has been listed as one of the "7 Best Places to Retire Around the World" according to 2018's Forbes Magazine. Furthermore, the city is also referred to as the education center for scattered around it are four prominent universities. The best of all is it is greatly blessed with stunning and pristine nature's galore!

Best time to fly from Masbate to Dumaguete

Known to have a typical tropical climate, Dumaguete is no exception to having two distinct seasons of the hot and wet season. Even so, this city is still considered to be overall warm and sunny all year round except for occasional downpours. The best climate expectantly falls from February to March and May to June. Nonetheless, do consider to tango into Dumaguete in either April, September or October. The facelift of this city into vibrant and grandeur fiestas is sure to rile you up!

Main airports available in Masbate and Dumaguete

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.

Sibulan Airport - Commonly known as Dumaguete Airport, Sibulan Airport is named after its adjacent municipality of Sibulan. This airport serves as a hub of major domestic flights mainly from Manila, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro. Furthermore, it only covers the province under the operations of several airlines like Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines.

Climate pattern in Masbate and Dumaguete

The two distinct seasons in the Philippines are the hot season that falls from December to May and the subsequent wet season from June to November. Hence, recording an average temperature that sways between 22.9 to 34.3^oC. Heat starts to spike up the most in April, May and June with an average high of 32.6^oC and rarely drop lesser than 25.1^oC at night. Similarly, the chances of precipitation are expected to be low too in these few months including March. Also, avoid frequent downpours in October. All in all, the best climate to head here will be from February to March and May to June.

HIghlights attractions in Dumaguete

• Dumaguete Belfry Tower - Mightily withstood the test of time, Dumaguete Belfry Tower is an ancient watchtower built in the 1700s. This watchtower played an immense role in warning the locals of impending raids by marauding pirates. Also, don't miss the chance to climb up its weathered stairs to reach the top where you'll get to see the statue of the Virgin Mary!
• Tanon Strait’s Dolphin Watching - One of the main highlights of Dumaguete is its dolphin watching at the infamous Tanon Strait, Tanon Strait is narrow body water separating Negros and Cebu Islands in the Visayas. A rule of thumb is to take an early morning boat from Bais Bay for the crowd is less and the waters are calm. Definitely it will be tremendous joy when you can spot dolphins species from bottlenose, long-snouted spinner to pantropical spotted and whale species from melon-headed whales, pygmy sperm whales to pygmy killer whales. While at that, you may also enjoy other water activities nearby.
• Apo Island - Be prepared to rile off to this fantastic treasure trove! Located only a few kilometers off the southern tip of Negros Oriental, Apo Island is considered the Maldives of Philippines. This island is well known to store some of the nation's treasured nature's galore. Hence, a dive into its crystal blue water will bring you great wonders under the sea from over 650 species of fishes, 400 species of corals and scores of turtles. You can also hike up the eco trek heading to its lighthouse.