Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Davao Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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DVO Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Davao Airport.
What to Expect
Davao Airport (code: DVO) has a single, recently built terminal that connects to several regional destinations. Facilities include a few casual eateries and souvenir shops. Despite the high volume of travellers, airport procedures are said to be organized and efficient. WiFi is available in two airport lounges, which economy-class passengers can pay to enter.
Sleeping in Davao Airport
Overnight sleepers seem to have no problem staying the night here. Seating is plentiful, but most of it is equipped with armrests. Come prepared with a travel mat or sleeping bag to make the best of sleeping on the floor. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info, or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Davao Airport:
- DusitD2 Davao – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Waterfront Insular Hotel – Airport transfers are available for a fee. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Davao Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- PAGSS Lounge (Domestic) – Location: Airside, Domestic Departures, 2nd Floor, opposite Gate 4. Lounge membership programs.
- PAGSS Lounge (International) – Location: Airside, International Departures, 2nd Floor, near Gate 4. Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Davao Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
There are two food kiosks. Hours: unknown.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
WiFi is available at Davao Airport inside the lounge. [ see Airport Lounges above ] At the time of this update, we did not have any information about WiFi availability elsewhere in the terminal.
More Airport Information
Information Desk – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Car Rentals
Several car rental agencies serve Davao Airport. Contact your service provider of choice for rates and reservations.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport transportation for a fee: Grand Regal Hotel • Green Windows Dormitel • Park Inn by Radisson Davao • Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Jeepney
Travel as the locals do! If you’re travelling light and want to save a little money, you can catch a jeepney along the highway, about a 5 – 10 minute walk from the airport terminal. Jeepneys run 24 hours a day. Before you hop in, ensure the jeepney you catch is going to your destination! The trip between the airport and downtown is approximately 30 – 60 minutes. At the time of this update, a typical fare will cost around Php 10-15 to and from the city centre.
Taxis
Metered taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. Few taxis accept credit or debit cards, so have cash ready if possible. At the time of this update, a typical fare will cost around Php 150 to and from the city centre.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.