COMMUTING GUIDE: How to Get to Davao City (Bus Routes, Ferries and Airlines)

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Planning to visit the safest city in the Philippines? Here's your quick guide!

The city of Davao is located on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. Mindanao is the island located furthest south of all the islands of the Philippines. The city of Davao is part of the metro Davao region on the eastern side of the island.

Davao is a coastal community facing the Davao Gulf which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The city covers 943 square miles, making it one of the largest cities in the world. It is approximately 587 miles from Manila. LEARN MORE

Before traveling, you might want to check the live weather forecast and updates to make your trip even easier and safer for you. You can also get the latest report for land traffic in Metro Manila and major parts of the Philippines.

By Air

Francisco Bangoy International Airport or Davao International Airport is the busiest airport in Southern Philippines, with a capacity to accommodate more than one million passengers annually.

Davao International Airport

Local airlines with direct flights from Manila are Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and PAL Express. Flights are available from other key cities such as Butuan, Clark, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Dipolog, Iloilo, Kalibo, Puerto Princesa, and Zamboanga. Internationally, SilkAir and Singapore Airlines offer direct flights to Singapore.

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From the airport, there are taxis that can take passengers into the city. Hotel pick-up can also be arranged. Another alternative is to hire a car if passengers want to drive themselves.

By Land

Buses are the cheapest mode of transportation. Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned public buses travel to and from Davao City. Buses are available from Manila (via Ro-Ro; roll-on, roll-off) and key points in Mindanao, including Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato, Digos, General Santos, Kidapawan, Koronadal, Surigao and Tagum.

You can choose any of the bus routes here:

By Sea

There are ferries that travel from Manila to Davao. They have routes going to and from the various islands of the country. Small boats are accessible for those who are planning to go to any of the islands near Davao, like Samal Island.

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WHERE TO STAY IN DAVAO CITY?

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