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.
Restaurants & places to go
Crepe, Sandwich, Pasta, Salad, Pizza, Coffee, Chicken, Juice, Filipino, Asian, European, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: air conditioning ·… · instagram.com
Barbecue, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · Bolton Street, Davao City, 8000 · manginasal.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-02:00; 07:00-24:00 Features: air conditioning · Ruby Street, Davao City, 8000 · thegreencoffee.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-21:30 Features: takeaway · Congressman I. Veloso Road, Davao City, 8000 · facebook.com
Western, Burger, Smoothies, Juices, Healthy, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00, Su 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options, air conditioning… · thevegandinosaur.com
Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-22:00 Features: delivery, vegan options, halal, air conditioning · C. Bangoy Street, Davao City, 8000
Persian, Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su off Features: vegan options, air conditioning · A. Mabini Street, Davao City, 8000
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · Davao-Bukidnon Road, Davao City, 8000
Australian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su off Features: air conditioning · 115 P. Pelayo Street, Davao City, 8000 · bondiandbourke.com
Seafood, Barbecue, Filipino, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Davao City, 8000
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · J. P. Rizal Street, Davao City, 8000
Italian, Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options, air conditioning · C. Arellano Street, Davao City, 8000
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00, Su off Features: vegan options · J. A. Sarenas Avenue, Davao City, 8000
Filipino, Asian, Chicken, Pork, Rice, Barbecue, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: delivery · B42L7 Lucas Road, Davao City, 8000 · kitchennamin.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Open 24 Hours · Carlos P. Garcia Highway, Davao City, 8000 · chowkingdelivery.con
Bakery, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-17:00, Fr-Sa 08:00-19:00, Su off · E. Quirino Avenue, Davao City, 8000 · prokrate.com
Modern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access, air conditioning · C. Bangoy Street, Davao City, 8000 · heymondaydeli.com
Cake, Filipino, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 04:00-22:00 · B2 L9 Congressman I. Veloso Road, Davao City, 8000 · facebook.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · Davao-Agusan National Highway, Davao City, 8000 · dusit.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · Ilustre Street, Davao City, 8000
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning ·…
Arab, Restaurant · Opening hours: closed Features: vegan options, halal · F. Torres Street, Davao City, 8000
Salad, Wraps, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: vegan options, air conditioning · F. Torres Street, Davao City, 8000
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 · 10 Juna Avenue, Davao City, 8000
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 17:00-23:00; Mo-Th 17:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-03:00 · F. Torres Street, Davao City, 8000
European, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: vegetarian options · Maharlika Highway, Davao City, 8000
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 13:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · Prosperity Street, Davao City, 8000
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-23:30 · F. Torres Street, Davao City, 8000 · facebook.com
International, Steak House, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 10:30-23:00 Features: air conditioning · University Avenue, Davao City, 8000 · billyjeansph.com
Hot Chocolate, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-09:00 Features: outdoor seating · Davao-Bukidnon Road, Davao City, 8000
Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 115 P. Pelayo Street, Davao City, 8000
Asian, Chinese, Malaysian, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 10:00-21:00 · U1 1/F Doña Candelaria Avenue, 8000
Dessert, Bubble Tea, Noodle, Pastry, Frozen Yogurt, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Waling-Waling Street, Davao City, 8000
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 09:00-21:00 · 339 Sampaguita Street, Davao City
Singaporean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 · Carlos P. Garcia Highway, Davao City, 8000
Kebab, Turkish, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa, 11:00-01:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · J. P. Rizal Street, Davao City, 8000
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Su 13:00-22:00; Tu off Features: halal, step-free access, air conditioning · Aurora Quezon Street, Davao…
Noodle, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su off · A. Mabini Street, Davao City, 8000
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Su 17:00-21:00; Tu off · 4th Street
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 Features: vegan options, air conditioning · Ruby Street, Davao City, 8000
Swiss, European, Restaurant · Swiss/European restaurant · MacArthur Highway, Davao City, 8000 · swissdelidavao.com
Fries, Fast Food · Fries fast food · Jacinto Extension, Davao City, 8000
Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · facebook.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:00 · Davao-Agusan National Highway, Davao City, 8000 · dusit.com
Juice, Western, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning · Carlos Villa-Abrille Drive,…
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Airports
Francisco Bangoy Davao International Airport (DVO) 5.9 km to the centre
Davao, DVO, PH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (Cebu Pacific, SilkAir, Singapore Airlines Cargo, LSM Airlines…) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Cebu, Manila, Singapore, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro City… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ 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.
Mati National Airport (MXI) 74 km to the centre
Mati, DAO, PH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Dacudao Airport 24 km to the centre
Davao, DVO, PH
Kasilak Airstrip 28 km to the centre
Panabo, DAV, PH
Getting there by ferry
Santa Ana Wharf
Ferry terminal · 1.5 km from the centre · Philippine Ports Authority
M/B Rocelcas
Ferry terminal · 2.3 km from the centre
M/B RCFM
Ferry terminal · 2.3 km from the centre
M/B Espaldon
Ferry terminal · 2.3 km from the centre
Davao
Ferry terminal · 7.3 km from the centre · Philippine Ports Authority
Sasa
Ferry terminal · 7.7 km from the centre · Mae Wess Company Inc.
Santa Ana - Kaputian
Ferry route
Sasa - Kinawitnon
Ferry route · Mae Wess Company Inc.
Sasa - Babak
Ferry route
Panacan - Babak
Ferry route · Davsam Link Corporation
Santa Ana - Talikud
Ferry route
Santa Ana - Isla Reta
Ferry route
Davao City - General Santos
Ferry route · 2GO Travel
Manila - Davao City - General Santos - Iloilo - Manila
Ferry route · 2GO Travel
Where to stay
Bo, Stella Hizon Reyes Rd, Pampanga, Buhangin, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines · dusit.com
J.P. Laurel Ave, Agdao, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines · acaciahotelsdavao.com
3J42+Q4W, Quimpo Blvd, Ecoland, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines · bluelotushotel.com
Juna Subdivision, 113 Camia St, Juna Subdivision, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines · domiciliolorenzo.com
J.P. Laurel Ave, Bajada, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines · ayalalandhospitality.com
Chema's by the Sea, Samal, 8119, Philippines · chemasbythesea.com.ph
Mamay Rd, Agdao, Buhangin, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines · wyndhamhotels.com
ground floor, F. Torres St, Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines · hotelemilia.ph
4-A, Barangay, J. Camus St, Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines · apoviewhotel.com
Porras St, Cor Jln Palma Gil St, Barrio Obrero, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines · infinitysuitesdavao.com
Mabini St, Poblacion District, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines · starhoteldvo.com
4J2M+C37, Agdao, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines · thelanangsuites.com
Sta. Ana Ave, Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines · swiftbook.io
4J2Q+XM7, Km 7 J.P. Laurel Ave, Rafael Castillo, Lanang, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines · gohotels.ph
Km.7 Tigatto Rd, Buhangin, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines · panoramasummithotel.com
Tulip Drive corner Walnut Avenue, Ecoland Dr, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines · homecresthotel.com.ph
Barangay, P6 Zuno Waling Waling St, Ubalde Road, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines · reddoorz.com
1, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines · radissonhotels.com
Juna Subd, 750A Calamansi, Matina, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines
779 Lapu-Lapu St, Agdao, Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines
115 P Pelayo St, Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines
3H4G+748, 77 Gen. Douglas MacArthur Hwy, Matina, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines
Circumferential Rd, Poblacion District, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
J J. Palma Gil St, Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines
20 8th St, Lanang, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
J.P. Laurel Ave, Lanang, Buhangin, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines
Davao City Diversion Rd, Talomo, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines
Porras St, Cor Ignacio Villamor St, Barrio Obrero, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines
J.P, Cabaguio Ave, Agdao, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
Indoor
Where things are
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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 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.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Food & Wine