Are you in Manila and want to get to Davao? This article shows exactly what are your options in going to Davao when you are from Manila.
Manila is in Luzon and the capital of the Philippines. It is located in the northern part of the island nation.
On the other hand, Davao is on the island of Mindanao, particularly part of Southeastern Mindanao.
What is the best option in going to Davao from Manila? The short answer is via plane.
The most convenient is to book your flight online. You can check flights via 12go here or using Trip.com.
Here’s a map showing Manila to Davao route.
Travel Options on How to Travel from Manila to Davao
- by plane
- by sea
- by land
Manila to Davao by Plane
Manila to Davao by plane is only 1 hour and 55 minutes. You have to depart from Ninoy Aquino International Airport and you will land in Davao at Francisco Bangoy International Airport.
Airline companies like Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Air Asia has regular flights from Manila to Davao and vice versa.
The most convenient way to book your flights is through online booking. Book your flights at Trip.com or 12go asia.
Manila to Davao by Land
If you have a private vehicle and you want a land trip going to Davao City, you have two route options.
Option 1 – Via the Western Nautical Highway
Manila -🚗-Sorsogon-⛴️ Allen, Samar-🚗-Liloan, Leyte-⛴️-Surigao City-🚗-Davao City
For this option, you will need to drive your way to Sorsogon port. It is best to leave Manila early in the morning so that you will arrive at Matnog, Sorsogon at around 4pm just in time for the ferry that leaves for Allen, Samar at around 5-6pm.
Once you arrive in Allen, Samar, drive your way to Liloan, Leyte. You will now ride another ferry that will take you to Surigao del Norte. From there, you can take a land trip with your vehicle going to Davao City via Butuan, Tagum City.
Option 2 – Via the Eastern Nautical Highway
Manila 🚗 Batangas⛴️Mindoro🚗 Roxas, Oriental, Mindoro⛴️Caticlan🚗 Iloilo City⛴️Bacolod🚗Dumaguete City⛴️Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte🚗Davao City
As you notice, this route takes longer. Drive your way to Batangas port. From there, you take a ferry going to Mindoro. Drive your way again going to Roxas, Oriental Mindoro. Then take a ferry going to Caticlan.
Once you are in Caticlan, drive your way to Iloilo City then take another ferry going to Bacolod. You then drive your way to Dumaguete City where you will take a ferry going to Dipolog City, Zambonga del Norte.
From there, you will take a land trip going to Davao City via Ozamiz, Iligan, Cagayan de Oro City, Bukidnon via Buda then finally reach Davao City.
If you are commuting, you can travel by land from Manila to Davao by bus.
The route is Parañaque Integrated terminal Exchange (PITX).
Travel time for this route is 3 days and 2 nights. The same route goes back to Manila from Ecoland Bus Terminal in Davao City.
Manila to Davao by Sea
If you want to travel to Manila by sea, your option is via 2Go Travel. They have a ship that travels weekly to Manila-Davao-General Santos City-Iloilo-Manila.
This is a 44-hour trip that offers you a cruise-ship like experience.
Takeaways
Going to Davao from Manila is just so easy. Thanks to the daily flights served by different Philippine airlines.
If you want to have an adventure, you may travel by land and take stops in some areas if you are travelling using your vehicle.
Another option to travel is by sea which can be exciting as well.
Whatever your option is, keep in mind to enjoy the journey, not just the destination.
