Manila to Davao: flying it, and the NAIA terminal change
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Flying it: nonstop options
- Philippine Airlines (including PAL Express) flies Manila–Davao nonstop, about 10 or more flights a day in each direction (the exact count varies by day and season), in its domestic winter timetable for Oct 25, 2026–Mar 27, 2027 [S1].
- Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Philippines also fly Manila–Davao (not confirmed on an official page; check with your airline).
Which airport or terminal
- Manila (NAIA): PAL's domestic flights use Terminal 2, and PAL's international flights use Terminal 1 [S2]. Other airlines' domestic terminals change from time to time, so check NNIC's airline-by-terminal list for your date [S3].
- Davao: flights use Francisco Bangoy (Davao) International Airport (DVO).
Connection tips if you're continuing on (international to domestic)
- NAIA terminals aren't connected airside. On PAL, international (T1) to domestic (T2) means: register on eTravel within 72 hours before arrival, clear immigration, collect bags, clear customs, go to the domestic transfer desk, ride the PAL bus to T2, and go through T2 security [S2].
- Domestic to international on PAL: ride the PAL bus from T2 to T1 (Gate 4, North Wing), then immigration, security and the pre-departure area [S2].
- Allow 3+ hours for any international-to-domestic connection in Manila (our guidance, not an official rule), and more on separate tickets or if you're switching airlines.
- If you are coming from abroad, compare routings through Cebu as well as Manila; connections there aren't covered here.
Passport notes
- US passports: no visa needed for short visits (30 days initially); eTravel registration within 72 hours before arrival (see the Manila hub page).
Sources
- [S1] Philippine Airlines, Domestic Winter Timetable, Oct 25, 2026–Mar 27, 2027 (as of Oct 19, 2026): https://www.philippineairlines.com/content/dam/palportal/migration/feature/timetable/261019-Domestic-W26-as-of-Oct-19-2026.pdf
- [S2] Philippine Airlines, NAIA Transfer Guide (PDF), Version 7, Aug 19, 2024: https://www.philippineairlines.com/content/dam/palportal/migration/files/beforeyoufly/attheairport/connectingflights/transfer-guide_as-of-19aug24.pdf
- [S3] New NAIA (NNIC), Airline Information / Airlines by Terminal: https://www.newnaia.com.ph/flights/airline-information
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