MXI Mati National Airport
Mati National Airport (MXI) serves Davao City, about 75 km east 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.
Mati National Airport — facts & history
We pulled Mati National Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 691 passengers in 2003.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from Mati National Airport to Davao City
The airport is about 75 km east of Davao City, about 78 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: ₱984–₱1563.
Tipping: Round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~55 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~78 min | ₱984–₱1563 | |
| Private transfer | ~78 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~78 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From MXI 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.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davao | 74 km | 78 min | ₱982–₱1559 |
Which way suits you from Mati National Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₱984–₱1563 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 Philippines ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Mati National 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.
Hotels near Mati National Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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About this page
Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.
Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026