Evocative history, wealthy heritage, religious devotion and happy and loving attitude of the Ilonggos is the perfect illustration of the Dinagyang Festival. The resounding shout and noise of "Viva Sr. Sto Nino" and powerful sound of drums makes the celebration more lively and at the same time enchanting. If you would like to be part of this wonderful and fun-filled event, start making your hotel reservations and book you flights to Iloilo City, Philippines.
Flights from Manila, Philippines (MNL) to Iloilo City, Philippines (ILO)
By plane,
it takes approximately 1 hour from Manila, about 30 minutes from Cebu, and 1 hour from Davao. The new airport of Iloilo is located approximately 30 minutes away from Iloilo City. This time I'm flying with Cebu Pacific... yes! I got me a promo fare! Check their site now: www.cebupacificair.com. So going back to the airport, it's quite new, talk about one of the best looking airports in the country!
Your Airline Guide:
PAL Express
http://www.flypalexpress.com/
Office in Iloilo City: Iloilo Airport, Brgy. Duyan-Duyan, Cabatuan
Contact No.: (033) 333-0018 to 20
Cebu Pacific
http://www.cebupacificair.com/
Office in Iloilo City: SM City Iloilo, Diversion Road, Mandurriao District
Contact No.: (+63)(33)3208017 / (+63)(33)3206889 / (+63)(33)3206582 / (+63)(33)3294660
Philippine Airlines
http://www1.philippineairlines.com/
Office in Iloilo City: Diversion Road, Mandurriao District (Beside SM City)
Contact No.: (+63)(33)3203030 / (+63)(33)3203131 / (+63)(33)3207151
Zest Air now operating as Air Asia
http://www.airasia.com/ph/
Former Office in Iloilo City: Martmart Mall and the New Iloilo Airport - will update once I get details.
Contact No.: Mobile: (+63)9178911049 / (+63)9173051038, Manila Office: Tel: +632-7020888
SEAIR - Tiger Airways
http://flyseair.com/
Office: 2nd Floor La’O Centre, Arnaiz Ave. Makati City, Philippines 1200
Contact No.: +632-8490100
If you're coming from outside the Philippines. It's best to check with your airline if they've got directs flights to Iloilo. If not, you may opt to get a flight to Manila, Cebu or Davao instead, then fly from there to Iloilo. This site may help you if your airline of choice flies directly to Manila or Iloilo: SkyScanner
Okay! Say you've successfully booked your flight to Manila-Iloilo. Pack your stuff and you're now heading to Iloilo.
Once you arrive in Iloilo, shuttle services to and from the airport are available with drop off and pick up points at SM City Iloilo, then take the cab afterwards and let them know of your chosen hotel/pension house/inn. You may also take a cab that can take you to any point in Iloilo/Panay or to the airport if you're coming from the city.
It's best to book or stay somewhere within the City Proper for easy access to the event and places to go in the city. You'll find hotels, motels and inns/pension houses for your accomodation. Book early if you don't want to miss out on rooms especially during the festival.
I'm telling you, during this time, rooms get booked fast.... really fast. I stayed at 3 different hotels last time because they had no vacancy for the rest of my stay... and I unfortunately spent a fortune. ha ha.
Once you're all settled, time for you to explore and tour around the city. I don't know about you guys, but I totally fell in love with Iloilo, that's why I just keep coming back. See you guys around!
Have Fun in Iloilo
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