What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cotabato?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cotabato is to fly and bus which costs ₱13,000 - ₱22,000 and takes 20h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cotabato?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cotabato is to fly which takes 16h 18m and costs ₱14,000 - ₱40,000.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cotabato?

The distance between Melbourne and Cotabato is 5719 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Cotabato?

It takes approximately 17h 4m to get from Melbourne to Cotabato, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Cotabato?

Cotabato is 3h behind Melbourne. It is currently 3:28 PM in Melbourne and 12:28 PM in Cotabato.

Where can I stay near Cotabato?

There are six+ hotels available in Cotabato.

Melbourne to Cotabato - 8 ways to travel via plane, taxi, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Cotabato by plane, taxi, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Pagadian, taxi
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Pagadian (PAG)plane MEL - PAG
2. Take the taxi from Pagadian (PAG) to Cotabatotaxi
17h 4m
₱17,754–51,254
Fly to Francisco Bangoy International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane MEL - DVO
2. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to Cotabatobus
20h 39m
₱13,814–21,074
Fly to Awang Airport
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Awang Airport (CBO)plane MEL - CBO
16h 18m
₱14,354–39,394
Fly to Ozamiz City Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ozamiz City Airport (OZC)plane MEL - OZC
2. Take the taxi from Ozamiz City Airport (OZC) to Cotabatotaxi
16h 42m
₱20,154–59,754
Fly to Laguindingan International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Laguindingan International Airport (CGY)plane MEL - CGY
2. Take the bus from Bulua, Cagayan de Oro to Mindanao Star Bus Terminal, Cotabatobus
21h 37m
₱25,594–62,054
Fly to Dipolog Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dipolog Airport (DPL)plane MEL - DPL
2. Take the taxi from Dipolog Airport (DPL) to Cotabatotaxi
18h 17m
₱24,354–71,154
Fly to Butuan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Butuan Airport (BXU)plane MEL - BXU
2. Take the bus from Butuan to Davao Overland Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to Cotabatobus
26h 32m
₱31,414–58,124
Fly to Zamboanga International Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane MEL - ZAM
2. Take the bus from Zamboanga to Kapataganbus
3. Take the taxi from Kapatagan to Cotabatotaxi
25h 55m
₱19,149–55,274

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Pagadian (PAG) flights

12Weekly Planes

13h 56mAverage Duration

₱14,711Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 5,719 km
Duration: 17h 4m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Cotabato, Philippines?

Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Awang Airport (CBO) twice daily.

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