Why go
- Highly urbanized city in Davao Region, Philippines.
- Served by Mati National Airport (MXI).
History
Davao City, officially the City of Davao, is a highly urbanized city in the Davao Region, Philippines. The city has a total land area of 2,443.61 km2 (943.48 sq mi), making it the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area. It is the third-most-populous city in the Philippines after Quezon City and Manila respectively, and the most populous city in Mindanao, in Davao Region, and outside of Metro Manila. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,848,947 people.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Cebu Pacific 5J (A319, A320, ATR, 330) · 8 routes: Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro City, Cebu, Dipolog, Iloilo, Manila, Puerto Princesa, Zamboanga
- SilkAir MI (A320, 737-800) · 2 routes: Cebu, Singapore
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A320, 737-800) · 2 routes: Cebu*, Singapore*
- LSM Airlines PQ (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.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
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 Mati National Airport (MXI); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: DVO has direct flights to 9 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Cebu, Manila, Singapore, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro City…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Santa Ana Wharf, 1.5 km); routes include Santa Ana - Kaputian, Sasa - Kinawitnon, Sasa - Babak.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Davao 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.