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How to get fromSandakan to Davao Cityby plane, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Sandakan to Davao City by plane, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane plane SDK - DVO
    11h 14m
    ₱10,570–28,679

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Sandakan Harbour to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Zamboanga to Cagayan de Orobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Agora, Cagayan de Oro to Davao Citybus bus
    35h 8m
    ₱7,182–10,324

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₱10,236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 871.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Davao City, Philippines?

Malaysia Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and three other airlines fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) 3 times a day.

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