How to find cheap flights to Dumaguete Airport (DGT)
Right now, $675 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Dumaguete Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to DGT for $1,349.
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It's generally recommended to book roughly two months before takeoff. This is when you're likely to get the best prices for tickets to Dumaguete, where Dumaguete Airport is located.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Dumaguete by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' box. This allows you to compare prices for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Dumaguete Airport.
Best time to go to Dumaguete
The cheapest month to board a flight to Dumaguete is usually July.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to DGT, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you want to experience Dumaguete at its busiest, book your flights to DGT for August. Travelling during peak seasons generally means more things to do compared to other times.
February is the quietest time of year to travel if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Dumaguete then.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the type of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Dumaguete is warmest in May, averaging between 25ºC and 30ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in February, when they range from 24ºC to 28ºC.
March gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With seven days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Dumaguete.
The wettest time of year is July. Plan your trip then and you'll likely get around 26 days of rainfall.
Flying to Dumaguete Airport (DGT): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Dumaguete in a single journey. Take a direct flight to Dumaguete Airport with one of these leading airlines:
If you want to fly with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your DGT plane ticket with Cebgo. Up to 68% of its flights into this hub arrive as planned.
On arrival at DGT, you'll be in the UTC+8 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Dumaguete Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to DGT:
Venture beyond Dumaguete and discover places that don't draw the usual tourist crowds with your own wheels. You can collect a car hire in DGT from Safe Ride Car Hire.
Dumaguete Airport has an on-time performance of 72%. This rating reflects how often departing flights from DGT arrive without running late.
Getting to central Dumaguete from Dumaguete Airport (DGT)
Central Dumaguete is about 6 kilometres from DGT.
Once you've touched down from your flight to DGT, driving to the centre will take around 15 minutes.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Dumaguete:
Dumaguete highlights
Put these major attractions at the top of your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Dumaguete:
Martisan Public Beach: An impressive preview of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 3 kilometres south-east of the centre.
Social Garden: Find a nice place to sit and enjoy some time out here while exploring Dumaguete. You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres north-east of the centre.
Banilad Marine Protected Area: Need one more reason to visit Dumaguete? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 3 kilometres south-east of the city centre.
How to get to Kabankalan from Dumaguete Airport (DGT)
The nearby city of Kabankalan is about 121 kilometres from DGT. Heading into the centre by ride-share or cab will take around 2 hours 55 minutes.
Travelling from Dumaguete Airport (DGT) to Dipolog
If Dipolog is where your trip takes you, it's about 80 kilometres from Dumaguete Airport.
Reaching it by car takes roughly 4 hours 10 minutes.
Explore more of the Philippines
There's loads more to see and do in the Philippines, starting with Zamboanga. Grande Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga City, Nido Falls and Blue Beach are must-do's in this city, which is around 306 kilometres south-west of Dumaguete.
Iloilo makes a great addition to your trip to the Philippines. You'll find it roughly 177 kilometres north-west of Dumaguete. Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls are among the highlights. You can arrive here through Mandurriao Airport (ILO).
Or set out for Lapu-Lapu City, about 129 kilometres north-east of Dumaguete. Crimson Resort Garden, Mactan Scuba Dive Centre and Emerson's Beach Resort are among the many reasons to go.
