How to find cheap flights to Butuan Airport (BXU)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Butuan Airport is $328. A round-trip plane ticket to BXU right now is $784.
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It's generally recommended to book around one month before your departure date. That's when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Butuan, where Butuan Airport is located.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Butuan by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will let you browse fares for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes can often save you money. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Butuan Airport.
Best time to go to Butuan
June is usually the cheapest month to board a flight to Butuan.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to BXU that suits your schedule and budget.
Travel to Butuan in July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to BXU, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Butuan then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
With averages of between 72ºF and 91ºF, May is when Butuan is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your time here.
Temperatures are lowest in February, when they range from 70ºF to 88ºF.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? February is the driest month in Butuan, averaging 12 days of rain.
June brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 24 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Traveling to Butuan Airport (BXU): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Butuan quickly. Book a direct flight to Butuan Airport with one of these top airlines:
If you want to jet away with the most punctual carrier, book your BXU plane ticket with Philippine Airlines. Up to 77% of its flights to this airport arrive as planned.
Your flight will touch down in the UTC+8 timezone at BXU.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Butuan Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to BXU:
Flights departing from Butuan Airport land as scheduled 65% of the time. This percentage shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Butuan from Butuan Airport (BXU)
Central Butuan is about 7 miles from BXU.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to BXU, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the center.
If you'd like to stay near the action in Butuan, unpack your bags at one of these top hotels:
Butuan highlights
These top attractions have to be on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Butuan:
Delta Zipline: Offering a memorable introduction to the city's highlights, this landmark is around 4 miles south-west of the center.
Butuan Gardens: You'll find this park roughly 4 miles west of the center. Take a little breather and slow things down in this corner of Butuan.
Magellan's Landing Site: Need one more reason to visit Butuan? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 5 miles north-west of the city center.
How to get to Surigao from Butuan Airport (BXU)
Heading for the nearby city of Surigao? It's about 80 miles from BXU. Give yourself around 2 hours 40 minutes to drive there.
Traveling from Butuan Airport (BXU) to Bayugan
If Bayugan is where you're going, it's around 25 miles from Butuan Airport.
The drive time to Bayugan is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Explore more of the Philippines
There's loads more to see and do in the Philippines, starting with Davao. Botanical Garden, San Pedro Cathedral in Davao and Epol Falls are must-visits in this city, which is around 130 miles south of Butuan. Francisco Bangoy Intl Airport (DVO) is the closest airport in Davao.
Another city in the Philippines that belongs on your itinerary is Lapu-Lapu City. From Butuan, it's roughly 140 miles north-west and features highlights like Crimson Resort Garden and Mactan Scuba Dive Centre. Stop by Emerson's Beach Resort too.
Or venture to Iligan, roughly 100 miles south-west of Butuan. Dao River Escapade, Timoga Cold Springs and Mimbalot Falls are among the many reasons to go.
