Davao city is located on the island of Mindanao and known as ‘King City of the South’. It covers a total land area of 2, 443.61 square kilometres which makes it the largest city in the Philippines. Besides that, the city was founded on 29^th June 1848 by Don Jose Cruz. The highly urbanised city also is the third populous city in the country with 1,632,991. Cebuano is the most widely used language in the city and English is generally used in schools and companies. The majority of the locals are Roman Catholics followed by Islam, Hinduism and Sikhism.

Airports in Davao

1. Davao International Airport

Francisco Bangoy International Airport is referred to as Davao International Airport is the main airport serving Davao City and Davao Region in the Philippines. It is the busiest airport on the island of Mindanao and the third busiest in the Philippines. This airport has started its operation in the 1940s after the donation of land by Don Francisco Bangoy, the patriarch of an influential family who later served as the city's congressman in Barangay Sasa. It began with a 1,200-meter unpaved grass runway and Quonset huts serving as terminal buildings. The airlines operated at the time are both Philippine Airlines and the Philippine Air Force. Due to many visitors, a new terminal was designed by Filipino architect Leandro Locsin with a capacity of one million passengers was constructed in 1980. Also, the runway was progressively extended from its original length of 1,200 meters to its current 3,000 meters. The biggest aircraft to land in Francisco Bangoy International Airport is the Antonov An-124 Ruslan. Currently, there is a new terminal replaces the previous airport terminals responsible for handling both domestic and international flights operating to and from Davao. The modern facility is designed to handle approximately 2 million passengers annually and 84,600 metric tons of cargo annually.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Davao?

Davao is generally experiencing hot and humid weather all year round. It also has a chance of rain throughout the year, and higher temperatures affect visitors at higher humidity, and colder temperatures are usually with high winds. If you are looking to visit Davao at the hottest weather, May is the hottest and at highest humidity whereby the temperature is around 33.3°C with temperatures dropping below 25°C at night.

The busiest month for tourism in Davao, the Philippines is August, followed by July and May. The biggest celebration native to the city is the Kangdawan Festival which usually held in early to mid-August which features local artists and artisan. The prices for hotels and flights will be highest during these months. Tourists are unlikely to visit Davao in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Davao?

1. Eden Nature Park - Eden Nature Park is a perfect attraction for a getaway from the busy city and enjoy the crisp and cool, mountainside air around Davao’s countryside. The park is surrounded by endless green views, the rising mountain range and the dense forest of pine trees. There are various activities offered here at the park. Among them are fishing which you can catch your fish and bring home, jungle gyms, rope climbs and playground. Visitors can opt for tour guides to show around the park, and it is a great opportunity to enjoy the tranquillity of the forest with friends, family, and loved ones.

2. Philippine Eagle Centre - The Philippine Eagle Center (PEC) is an 8.4-hectare area located at the foothills of Mt. Apo in Malagos, Baguio District, Davao City and situated within the Malagos Watershed. The centre acts as a conservation breeding facility for the critically endangered Philippine Eagle and other birds of prey. The Philippine Eagle Center has grown to be an important tourist destination in Davao City besides serving as breeding and education centres. There are currently 7 Philippine Eagles in the exhibit for education while the rest are isolated for conservation breeding and research purposes. Besides birds, there are also rare mammals and reptiles. Other than that, the area also has abundant plants that are good for health.

3. Malagos Chocolate Museum - Malagos Chocolate Museum is an award-winning interactive exhibition and museum where people can learn about cacao and the process of making chocolates. In Davao, cacao is planted on 6,000 hectares of land which produce 100,000 metric tons of cocoa beans. Malagos has produced chocolates internationally and has won various awards such as received bronze award in Academy of Chocolate Awards in London. The museum also showcases the process of chocolate making from tree to bar chocolate and the art and science of chocolate making.