How to find cheap flights to Sayak Airport (IAO)
$660 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Sayak Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to IAO, the lowest fare is $356.
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To pick up cheap tickets to Del Carmen, where Sayak Airport is located, book two months in advance. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best deals.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to Del Carmen. This will show you every airport around your departure and destination points.
If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Del Carmen, think about making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Sayak Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Del Carmen
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Del Carmen is typically July.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to IAO that suits your schedule and budget.
Fly to Del Carmen in January if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to IAO, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.
Travel in February if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Del Carmen are often more affordable.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Del Carmen is warmest in May, with averages of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in February, when they range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
April is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With seven days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Del Carmen.
January brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 16 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Travelling to Sayak Airport (IAO): What you need to know
Fly to Del Carmen without any detours. These are some of the major airlines offering direct flights to Sayak Airport:
If you want to fly with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your IAO plane ticket with Philippine Airlines. Up to 80% of its flights into this hub land when expected.
The local timezone at IAO is UTC+8.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Sayak Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to IAO:
Sayak Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This rating is a measure of how reliably flights from IAO reach their destination as scheduled.
Getting to central Del Carmen from Sayak Airport (IAO)
The distance from IAO to central Del Carmen is about 6 kilometres.
After touching down from your flight to IAO, expect a drive to the centre of around 10 minutes.
Expect the journey to take roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.
Del Carmen makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to add to your short list:
How to get to Surigao from Sayak Airport (IAO)
Surigao is around 56 kilometres from IAO. Journey times by taxi or ride-share will vary based on the time of day and traffic, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling from Sayak Airport (IAO) to Cabadbaran
Cabadbaran is another city that's easy to reach from Sayak Airport. It's about 97 kilometres away.
Explore more of the Philippines
There are plenty more places you'll want to see in the Philippines, starting with Lapu-Lapu City. Olango Island, Caohagan Island and Mactan Newton Beach are must-sees in this city, which is about 225 kilometres west of Del Carmen.
Another city in the Philippines that belongs on your itinerary is Iligan. From Del Carmen, it's around 274 kilometres southwest and is home to attractions like Tinago Falls and Timoga Cold Springs. Add a stop at Mimbalot Falls too.
Add one more stop to the mix with Mandaue City. Roughly 241 kilometres west of Del Carmen, WaterWorld Cebu, Mandani Bay Boardwalk and Quijano Museum make the trip worthwhile.