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.
Restaurants & places to go
Bubble Tea, Coffee Shop, Pastry, International, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: air conditioning · Makilala
Italian, Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · M. L. Quezon Boulevard, Kidapawan, 9400
Asian, Fusion, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · Kidapawan City, 9400
Asian, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · M. L. Quezon Boulevard, Kidapawan, 9400
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · M. L. Quezon Boulevard
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · M. L. Quezon Boulevard, Kidapawan City
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · M. L. Quezon Boulevard
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Japanese, Restaurant · Features: step-free access, air conditioning · M. L. Quezon Boulevard
Filipino, Fast Food · Features: halal
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Filipino, Fast Food · Filipino fast food · Alsons Avenue, Magpet, 9404
Chinese, Cafe · Chinese cafe
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Filipino, Fast Food · Filipino fast food
Filipino, Fast Food · Filipino fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Pendatun Street
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · Baluyot Street, Kidapawan City, 9400
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Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Cafe · cafe · Datu Joseph Sibug Avenue, Kidapawan, 9400
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Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Kidapawan City, 9400
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · M. L. Quezon Boulevard
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · M. L. Quezon Boulevard, Kidapawan, 9400
Fast Food · fast food · Makilala, 9401
Cafe · cafe · Kidapawan City, 9400
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · Makilala, 9401
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.
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.
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.
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.
Datu Paglas Airstrip 39 km to the centre
Datu Paglas, MDS, PH
Digal Airport 42 km to the centre
Buluan, MDS, PH
Where to stay
029 Lamban Subdivision, Kidapawan, 9400 Cotabato, Philippines · facebook.com
23FW+55C, Kidapawan-Ilomavis Tourist Rd, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines · facebook.com
X3VJ+XFQ Makilala, Quezon Boulevard, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines · reddoorz.com
Elai Resort Rd, Kidapawan, 9400 Cotabato, Philippines · elairesorts.com
23QX+52J, Brgy, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines · facebook.com
Digos-Sultan Kudarat Road, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines · facebook.com
Brgy, Luvimin, Kidapawan, 9400 Cotabato, Philippines
238W+GG4, Poblacion, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines
Quirino Dr, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines
23H6+P65, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines
Purok 7 Barangay, Kidapawan, 9400 Cotabato, Philippines
Plaridel St, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines
Kidapawan-Calunusan-M'lang Rd, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines
Kidapawan, 9400 Cotabato, Philippines
239M+CJ8, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines
23GG+87P, National Highway, Kidapawan, 9400 Cotabato, Philippines
Where things are
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Photographs
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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.