Why go
- Highly-urbanized city in Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
- Served by Maria Cristina (Iligan) Airport (IGN).
History
Cagayan de Oro (CDO), officially the City of Cagayan de Oro, is a highly urbanized city in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 741,617 people, making it the 10th most populous city in the Philippines and the most populous in Northern Mindanao.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Cebu Pacific 5J (A319, ATR, A320) · 5 routes: Bacolod, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Manila
- Air Philippines 2P (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- Philippine Airlines PR (A320) · 1 route: Manila
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Cebu Pacific 5J (ATR) · 1 route: Cebu
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Maria Cristina (Iligan) Airport (IGN); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CGM has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Cebu). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Cagayan de Oro, 1.6 km); routes include Cagayan de Oro - Jagna, Cagayan de Oro - Tagbilaran, Cebu - Cagayan de Oro.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.