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Kidapawan, Philippines

Kidapawan, officially the City of Kidapawan, is a component city and the capital of the province of Cotabato, Philippines.

Type City

Why go

  • Capital city of Cotabato, Philippines.
  • Served by Maramag Airport (XMA).

History

Kidapawan, officially the City of Kidapawan, is a component city and the capital of the province of Cotabato, Philippines.

Airports

Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO) 99 km to the centre
Datu Odin Sinsuat, MDN, PH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Air Philippines, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Manila (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Air Philippines 2P (A320) · 1 route: Manila
  • Cebu Pacific 5J (A319, 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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Central Mindanao Airport 21 km to the centre
M'lang, NCO, PH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Allah Valley Airport (AAV) 81 km to the centre
Surallah, SCO, PH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Maramag Airport (XMA) 83 km to the centre
Maramag, BUK, PH — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Datu Paglas Airstrip 39 km to the centre
Datu Paglas, MDS, PH
Outdoor
Digal Airport 42 km to the centre
Buluan, MDS, PH
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Kidapawan, Philippines
Kidapawan, Philippines
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Maramag Airport (XMA); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CBO has direct flights to 1 destination on 3 airlines (incl. Manila).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kidapawan, Philippines. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.