Zamboanga: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Zamboanga is a city of 1 million people in Philippines (Zamboanga Peninsula), 9 m (30 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre. Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay.
Key facts
Daylight in Zamboanga runs from about 11 h 46 min a day in late December to 12 h 34 min in late June (computed for 6.91° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Zamboanga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,560 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Flights to Zamboanga: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Zamboanga · Driving and car hire
Where to stay
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Zamboanga. Of the 27 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (19). Guests have left 1,855 reviews in total.
Hotels in Zamboanga: the full picture, and book
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Davao, 391 km — flights · trains · buses · car rental
- Budta, 263 km — flights · trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Malingao, 266 km — flights · trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Cagayan de Oro, 333 km — flights · trains · buses · car rental
- General Santos, 354 km — flights · trains · buses · car rental
- Cotabato, 242 km — flights · buses · car rental · tours
- Iligan, 281 km — flights · buses · car rental · tours
- Iligan City, 297 km — flights · buses · car rental · tours
- Mantampay, 274 km — flights · buses · car rental · tours
- Marawi City, 272 km — flights · buses · car rental · tours
Common questions
Which airport serves Zamboanga?
Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre.
How big is Zamboanga?
About 1 million people live in Zamboanga (GeoNames).
What time zone is Zamboanga in?
Asia/Manila, currently UTC+8.
What currency is used in Zamboanga?
The Peso (PHP). Traffic drives on the right.
How many hotels are there in Zamboanga?
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Zamboanga, bookable on this site.
Which cities are near Zamboanga?
Davao (391 km), Budta (263 km), Malingao (266 km), Cagayan de Oro (333 km), General Santos (354 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.