Cheap flights from London to Davao

Demand peaks over the Christmas weeks, when London schools break up and the Philippines settles into its long festive season, with a smaller bump around Easter. November sits at the other end as the cheapest month in the price calendar, which spans September to March. Midweek departures tend to price below Fridays and weekends, and moving between Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City can shift the fare as much as shifting the date. If you must travel over Christmas, book early; if your dates are open, November is the month to test first.

Nothing flies this pairing nonstop, so every itinerary includes a connection. The Gulf airlines — Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Kuwait Airways and Saudi Arabian Airlines — connect London with Davao through their own hubs, while Royal Brunei and Vietnam Airlines go via their home regions. All are full-service rather than low-cost, so checked baggage and meals sit inside standard fares; the bracket you buy decides baggage weight, seat selection and flexibility. Accesrail and Helvetic Airways also appear on assembled itineraries, so check who operates each leg and whether a missed connection gets rebooked.

You land at Francisco Bangoy International, the airport serving Davao, which sits close enough to the city that the ride in is short rather than an expedition. Metered taxis and app-based cars meet flights at the kerb, and many hotels will send a driver if you ask when booking. Two things worth checking: long-haul schedules can land early in the morning, so see whether your room can be guaranteed before standard check-in, and leave a buffer for immigration when several international flights arrive together.

Currency

PHP (₱)

Power sockets

Type A, B, C · 220 V

Language

Taglish, Filipino, English

Emergency number

911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+63

Internet domain

.ph

Population of Davao

1.8 M (2024)

Time zone

UTC+08 (Asia/Manila)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check the entry rules for United Kingdom passport holders with Philippine immigration, including passport validity and any online arrival form.
• Pick your departure airport early — Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or London City — since the airline you choose usually fixes it.
• If your itinerary is assembled from separate tickets, check who rebooks you after a missed connection and leave slack between flights.
• Read what each fare bracket includes, because baggage weight, meals and seat selection vary between brackets more than between airlines here.
• Compare November with the Christmas weeks in the price calendar before you settle on dates.