Flights to Davao from the UK
Davao is the gateway to southern Mindanao, and for families in Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Digos and Tagum it is the arrival that saves a very long road journey.
Filipino-speaking agents · Tagalog, Bisaya & English · UK hours · Deposit from £49, pay monthly · Free 48-hour fare hold · Up to 40kg bagahe on selected fares · NHS discount · ATOL & ABTA protected
Getting to Davao from the UK
There is no non-stop service from the UK to the Philippines, so a Davao trip connects at least twice: a long-haul leg into Manila or Cebu, then a domestic flight down to Francisco Bangoy International (DVO). Total journey time is usually somewhere around 20 to 24 hours door to door. The domestic leg is the part that goes wrong most often, so we book it on the same itinerary as the long-haul wherever the airlines allow, with a genuine connection buffer rather than the legal minimum.
Manila or Cebu for the connection?
Both work and the better one depends on your dates. Cebu often gives a shorter, calmer transfer than Manila, where a domestic connection can mean moving between separate terminal buildings in unpredictable traffic. If you are travelling with elderly parents or small children we will usually steer you through Cebu even when Manila looks marginally cheaper, and we will tell you what the difference costs.
Onward from Davao
Samal Island, Digos, Tagum, General Santos and the wider Davao Region are all reachable by road from the airport, and we can arrange a private transfer to meet you so nobody is standing outside with the boxes at the end of a very long journey.
How we make the trip home affordable
You do not need the whole fare today. Secure your seats with a deposit from £49 and pay the balance in instalments before you fly — hulugan ang natitira. If you need to check with family before committing, ask for our free 48-hour hold: we hold the seat and the price, you pay nothing while you decide. Selected fares carry up to 40kg of baggage, which is usually the difference between a cheap ticket and a cheap trip once the pasalubong is packed. We also offer an NHS discount — say so when you enquire if you work for the NHS.
Frequently asked questions
Are there direct flights from the UK to Davao?
No. Every routing connects at least twice — a long-haul leg into Manila or Cebu, then a domestic flight to Davao.
How long does it take to get to Davao from the UK?
Usually around 20 to 24 hours in total, depending on the connection.
Should I book the domestic flight to Davao separately?
We would advise not to. Booked separately it is not protected if your international flight is delayed, and you would have to buy a new ticket.
Do your agents speak Tagalog?
Yes. Our team speaks Tagalog, Bisaya and English and we work UK hours. If it is easier for a parent or grandparent to explain their own dates, put them on with us.
Can I pay for my flight in instalments?
Yes. Secure the booking with a deposit from £49 and pay the balance before you travel. We confirm the deposit, each instalment and the final due date in writing.
Can you hold a fare while I check with my family?
Yes — ask for our free 48-hour hold. We hold the seat and the price and you pay nothing while you decide.
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Tell us where home is, roughly when you want to travel, who is going and what you are carrying, and we will come back with real options and the total price including bags. If it is easier for a parent or grandparent to explain the dates themselves, put them on with us — we do that every week.