How to find cheap flights to Basco Airport (BSO)
Currently, $431 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Basco Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to BSO for $488.
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It's generally recommended to book about seven months before takeoff. This is when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Basco, where Basco Airport is located.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Basco by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you compare fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
If there's no rush to get to Basco, consider taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Basco Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Basco
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Basco is usually December.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to BSO, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to BSO. It's the perfect time to experience Basco at its liveliest.
Travel in February if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Basco are generally more affordable.
With averages of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF), July is when Basco is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
March comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With two days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Basco.
August brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 19 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Travelling to Basco Airport (BSO): What you need to know
Get to Basco sooner with a direct Philippine Airlines flight to Basco Airport.
Consider booking your BSO plane ticket with Philippine Airlines. It's the top-performing carrier for punctuality, with up to 73% of flights to this hub landing on time.
You'll be touching down in the UTC+8 timezone at BSO.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Basco Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to BSO:
Basco Airport has an on-time rating of 71%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Getting to central Basco from Basco Airport (BSO)
BSO is about 5 kilometres from central Basco.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to BSO, it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the centre.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Basco:
Basco highlights
These popular sights should be high on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Basco:
Basco Lighthouse: Delivering a strong first impression of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.64 kilometres west of the centre.
Chanarian View Deck: Looking for more reasons to visit Basco? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 3 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
How to get to Sabtang from Basco Airport (BSO)
BSO is a gateway to the nearby city of Sabtang, which is around 16 kilometres away. The easiest way to reach the centre will depend on the time of day, so plan ahead.
Travelling from Basco Airport (BSO) to Sabidug
Sabidug is another city that you can easily get to from Basco Airport. It's about 18 kilometres away.
Explore more of the Philippines
The Philippines isn't done impressing you yet. Keep going to Laoag, located about 290 kilometres south-west of Basco. Paoay Sand Dunes Adventures (Suba), Ilocos Sand Adventures and La Paz Sand Dunes have to be on your must-see list.
San Nicolas is another top destination in the Philippines and is roughly 290 kilometres south-west of Basco. Set your sights on top attractions like IGLESIA NI CRISTO, San Nicolas Municipal Park and Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Nicolas de Tolentino - 3, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte (Diocese of Laoag).
Roughly 241 kilometres south of Basco, Aparri is worth a detour. Top reasons to go include Fuga Island, APARRI Surf Spot and Dodan Eco-Park.
