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Davao International Airport (DVO)
The guide was updated:Flights arrive at Davao - Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO). Most flights arrive from other airports in the Philippines, but a growing number of international flights arrive from Asian cities like Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Seoul and also from Indonesia. The airport has a range of facilities, including ATM’s and telephones.
The best way to make the 20 minute or so journey into the centre of the city is by taxi. Metered and fixed rate taxis can be found outside the airport terminal. Jeepney is also an option and fares are very low.
Useful Information
- More Info: Officially known as Francisco Bangoy International Airport
- Website: davaoairport.a-zcompanies.com
- Phone: +63 82 234 0418
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Flights arrive at Davao - Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO). Most flights arrive from other airports in the Philippines, but a growing number of international flights arrive from Asian cities like Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Seoul and also from Indonesia. The airport has a range of facilities, including ATM’s and telephones.
The best way to make the 20 minute or so journey into the centre of the city is by taxi. Metered and fixed rate taxis can be found outside the airport terminal. Jeepney is also an option and fares are very low.
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Public Transport
Getting around in Davao is relatively straightforward although you can expect some interruptions if the weather is bad, for example torrential rain. Taxis can be seen everywhere – simply flag one down. The more adventurous forms of transport are the Jeepney (local bus - destinations are usually indicated on the side), tricycle or pedicab but be sure to have some loose change to pay your driver.
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Post
There are several postal outlets across the city. Post boxes are blue in color, but may be difficult to locate - you can, however, always send mail directly from the post office.
One of the central post offices is located at:
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Pharmacy
Davao has a number of pharmacies. Some addresses include:
Rose Pharmacy
Bonifacio Street, Poblacion District, Davao City
+63 82 227 9634
Amesco Drug
Corner R. Magsaysay Avenue and D. Suazo Sreet., Davao City
+63 82 227 8080
JOA Pharmacy
E Quirino Avenue, Davao City
+63 82 628 5671
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Telephone
Country code: +63
Area code: 82
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Electricity
220 volts, A.C. 60 cycles. Most hotels have 110-volt outlets.
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Safety Notice
Travellers must exercise precaution when travelling to the island of Mindanao and Davao City, and many governments (UK, US, Australian and other) currently advise against travel to the area altogether. Bomb blasts occurred in Davao in 2013 and 2015, and the city has been on high terrorist attack alert for an extended period of time. Foreigners are known to have been targeted and in September 2015, three foreign nationals were kidnapped by gunmen from a terrorist organisation. Contact your local embassy for more information prior to travel.
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