Which airport should I fly into for Cotabato?

For long-haul and international flights, Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) is the main gateway near Cotabato. The closest airport, Awang Airport (CBO), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Cotabato?

The nearest is about 5 mi (8 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Cotabato?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Cotabato

The closest airports to Cotabato, Philippines: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Cotabato, Philippines is Awang Airport (CBO), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
CBO	Awang AirportCotabato City, Philippines	5 mi / 8 km	17 min	Regional
MLP	Malabang AirportMalabang, Philippines	30 mi / 48 km	58 min	Regional
AAV	Allah Valley AirportSurallah, Philippines	68 mi / 110 km	2 hr 3 min	Regional
PAG	Pagadian AirportPagadian City, Philippines	68 mi / 110 km	2 hr 3 min	Regional
OZC	Labo AirportOzamiz City, Philippines	71 mi / 115 km	2 hr 8 min	Regional
DVO	Francisco Bangoy International AirportDavao City, Philippines	96 mi / 155 km	2 hr 14 min	International
CGY	Laguindingan AirportLaguindingan, Philippines	97 mi / 156 km	2 hr 15 min	Regional
GES	General Santos International AirportGeneral Santos, Philippines	99 mi / 160 km	2 hr 19 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Awang Airport (CBO) is the most convenient at about 5 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) (96 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Cotabato. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with CBO.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near CBO saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Cotabato is Awang Airport (CBO), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road.