Francisco Bangoy International Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Francisco Bangoy Airport is in Buhangin, in the north-eastern part of Davao, 6 km and 15-20 minutes from the historic centre of Poblacion. Those with a short layover or a dawn flight find in Buhangin and nearby Sasa a few options just minutes from the terminal; those staying longer find downtown, near Abreeza Mall, a wider choice of restaurants and services.

Buhangin and Sasa

Airport area · About 2-4 km and 10-15 minutes from the terminal, staying within the Buhangin and Sasa districts.

Best for: Short layovers and dawn departures, when only the minutes from the terminal matter.

Pros

Among the options closest to the terminal in this whole guide, useful for a very early flight
Sasa is also the ferry pier for Samal Island, handy for those combining sea and airport

Cons

A residential and industrial area, with little to do on foot in the evening
Limited choice of restaurants compared to the city centre

Recommended hotels in this area

Kampotel Davao Airport: In Catitipan, Buhangin, about 2 km from the terminal; bed and breakfast with breakfast included, designed for those with just a layover or a single night in transit.
Davao Condo 2BR at Seawind With Netflix Fast Wi-Fi & Backup Wifi Near Airport and & Samal Island Ferry: In the Seawind complex in Sasa, about 4 km from the terminal and just steps from the ferry pier for Samal Island.

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City centre and Abreeza

City centre · About 6 km and 15-20 minutes from the terminal along J.P. Laurel Avenue.

Best for: Those staying more than one night and wanting restaurants, San Pedro Cathedral and Abreeza Mall within easy reach.

Pros

Abreeza Mall just minutes away, with the historic centre and San Pedro Cathedral nearby
More choice of restaurants and services than Buhangin

Cons

The transfer from the airport is longer than in the Buhangin area, though it remains modest by Philippine standards
No free transfer included: you always need a taxi or a Grab

Recommended hotels in this area

Hop Inn Hotel Davao: On J.P. Laurel Avenue, a 3-minute drive from Abreeza Mall and about 18 minutes from the terminal; a budget hotel designed for those wanting to stay downtown without spending much.

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