On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets from Zamboanga City to Bongao. The 322 km flight operates approximately twice a week, and you can find logistical information in the section describing how to get to the departure airport.
Regular flights between the islands are operated by 5J and PR airlines. To plan your trip budget and understand how to get from the airport to your destination after landing, use the interactive calendar and price dynamics chart on the website.
The table shows direct flights Zamboanga City → Bongao on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 55 min. Regular flights are operated by Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. Departures from Zamboanga International Airport airports, arrivals at Tawitawi Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Zamboanga City — Bongao by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 113 in ,, and the most expensive are around AED 324 in n. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
The climate in Bongao remains consistently hot all year round, although the highest temperatures are usually recorded in May (up to 28.9°C). The rainiest period is December, which averages up to 28 wet days per month.
Budget-wise, the most affordable time to plan a flight is in July, when ticket prices start AED 116. Peak prices occur in March — during this period, flights can be significantly more expensive, starting AED 324.
The best time to travel is considered to be November, as it offers a balance of prices starting AED 116 and stable weather conditions. It is best to avoid the period from late December to January due to the maximum amount of rainfall.
Two main airlines operate on the flight route from Zamboanga City to Bongao: Cebu Pacific (5J) and Philippine Airlines (PR). Most flights are non-stop, providing the shortest travel time between the islands. To view the detailed schedule for specific dates and choose a suitable flight, please refer to the list below.
Flights Zamboanga City — Bongao depart from Zamboanga International Airport and arrive at Tawitawi Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 322 km. A direct flight on this route usually takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the type of aircraft.
Regular air service between these points is provided by the Philippine airlines Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines.
Yes, there are direct flights on this route, but they do not operate daily — on average, there are about two flights a week.
All flights arrive at the only airport in Bongao, also known as Sanga-Sanga Airport, located in the Tawi-Tawi province.
Current minimum fares and special offers are displayed in the low-price calendar on this page. We recommend checking prices in real-time as they change constantly.
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