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DVO Francisco Bangoy International Airport

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Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) serves Davao City, about 7 km northeast of Davao City. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATADVO
ICAORPMD
ServesDavao City
From centre7 km
Non-stop9
Airlines5
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Elevation29 m

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The airport in numbers

Francisco Bangoy International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Francisco Bangoy International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 2.8M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 4.5M in 2019.

Passengers / year
2.8M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
4.5M
in 2019
Elevation
29 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
Passengers per year, 2001–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Francisco Bangoy International Airport to Davao City

The airport is about 7 km northeast of Davao City, about 21 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Use Grab (legal) or a metered 'yellow airport taxi'. Don't take a 'white taxi' without a meter. Estimated fare to the centre: ₱126–₱200.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~21 min₱126–₱200
Private transfer~21 minfixed upfront
Car rental~21 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From DVO to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Davao7 km21 min₱128–₱203
Malingao129 km136 min₱1683–₱2673
Budta133 km140 min₱1734–₱2754
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Francisco Bangoy International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₱126–₱200 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Davao ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 9 destinations, operated by 5 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Cebu Pacific · SilkAir · Singapore Airlines · LSM Airlines · Philippine Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Francisco Bangoy International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Francisco Bangoy International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Davao shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Francisco Bangoy International Airport to the centre of Davao City?
Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi. The airport is about 7 km northeast of Davao City, about 21 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Francisco Bangoy International Airport to Davao City?
Roughly ₱126–₱200 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Francisco Bangoy International Airport?
Use Grab (legal) or a metered 'yellow airport taxi'. Don't take a 'white taxi' without a meter.
What's the cheapest way from Francisco Bangoy International Airport to Davao City?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi.
Can I get from Francisco Bangoy International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Manila (MNL): no direct train from the terminals. A P2P bus to the business districts, or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Francisco Bangoy International Airport?
About 9 destinations, including Cebu, Manila, Singapore, Bacolod. 5 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Francisco Bangoy International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Francisco Bangoy International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Francisco Bangoy International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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