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Essential Tips Before Planning Your Trip to the Philippines | Flightcatchers

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Situated in South East Asia between Borneo and Taiwan, the Philippines is the world’s second largest archipelago, made up of a trailing string of more than 7000 islands. If you’re planning a round trip, the islands of the Philippines are all easy to reach when booking flights to Manila with Flightcatchers.

Arrival
If you are travelling by air, you will most likely arrive at either Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, the country’s capital or the Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu City.

Depending on where you are travelling from, you may also arrive at Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao, Mindanao or Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Angeles City, the lively ‘entertainment capital’. Be sure to check this with your travel agent as this will impact your travel arrangements once you hit the ground in the Philippines.

About the Philippines
Eleven of the Philippines’ 7000 islands are home to the majority of the population so you can take your pick from the collection, depending on what kind of holiday you are looking for.

Backpackers tend to head north to Sagada, Banaue and Kalinga, whilst those in search of perfect diving conditions often flock east to Coron. There are numerous palm fringed, sandy beaches to relax on and the cities are brimming with sights, attractions and activities. Here is a list of the top 5 islands in the Philippines.

Best Time to Visit the Philippines
The Weather in the Philippines varies and is dependent on the time of year that you plan to go. April to October are the warmest months, while the weather tends to be cooler from November to March. May is the warmest month, and January, the coolest.

Monsoon season runs from June to early December. June to September are the rainiest months, but not everywhere, so do a spot of research before you plan your trip.

No matter whether you want to organise flights to Manila or elsewhere in the country, investigate affordable travel options with FlightCatchers on 020 3582 8414.