Cheap Cotabato Flights
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There are 0 flights operating between Istanbul and Cotabato. You may find frequent flights from Istanbul, Manila and Madinah to Cotabato.

Are you looking for cheap fares for Cotabato flights? In the coming 3 months: Manila Cotabato 2,667 TL

Better to book your flight to Cotabato 37 days before departure to get the best fares on average.

months are the highest season for Philippines, Cotabato. The prices are higher compared to the other periods. You will find the cheapest flight prices in the following months: November.

Cotabato

The city of Cotabato, the most populated city in the Philippines with the status of an independent city, is 698 nautical miles from the capital Manila. It overlooks Illana Bay, which is part of the Peloponnese to the west. It has two large urban areas separated as the Lower Town District and the Upper Town District. The city center of Cotabato is considered the center of banking and commerce. The Upper City District is the service center of the city. Municipalities and hospitals are located in this region. Cotabato City is the center of the Bangsamoro region with its commercial, industrial, financial and healthcare sectors. Thanks to its strategic geographical location, it has road connections to other major cities.

Looking at the early history of the city, it has extensive swamps and rainforests where many ethnic groups lived before the arrival of Hindus and Muslims. In the following periods, the hindu traders who came to the city and the people of the region adopted the culture of hinduism. Cotabato City, which was occupied by the Spanish and American in its history, became an official part of the Bangsamoro government on December 15, 2020, thanks to the votes of the people. Although English, the official language, is spoken around the city, the Maguindanaon language is widely used by the Maguindanao people. Apart from the main and official languages, Chavacano, Ilonggo, Ilokano and Cebuano languages are also used by the Christian minority. The classical Arabic language is also used by Muslims in mosques and madrasas.

The majority of the people in the city of Cotabato belong to the religion of Islam. Other minorities include Christians and Buddhists. Places of worship are also worth seeing in this city where people of different religious beliefs live together.

Cotabato Attractions

The cultural structure and historical background of the city, which has seen an increase in the number of hotels, inns and hostels in recent years, attracts many tourists. Thanks to the festivals celebrated in the city, visitors can have a fun and enjoyable time. Among the festivals, the Festival of the Immaculate Conception celebrated by the Catholics and the Shariff Kabunsuan festival, celebrated in honor of the Arab missionary Shariff Mohammad Kabunsuan, stand out. The biggest festival in the city is Araw ng Kutabato events held to commemorate Charter day. During the festival, dances, music events and performances of the region are organized, offering a great entertainment opportunity to both the tourists and the public.

One of the must-see places during your visit to the city is the Great Mosque in Cotabato. Also known as the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah mosque, it is the second largest mosque in the Philippines. The ends of the mosque, whose domes are painted with gold, are decorated with crescents. Tantawan Park, which is believed to have anchored Shariff Kabunsuan's boat during his trip to spread the Islamic faith, is the historical landmark of the city. With a clean, comfortable and relaxed environment, the park was used as a watchtower by the locals during the Spanish invasion.

The Tamontaka Church, built by the Jesuits in 1872, is the oldest church in the city. The building, which is a Roman Catholic church, is connected to the underground cemetery via a tunnel. With its unique beauty and mystery, it has become the focus of tourists from past to present.

The city has many fast food chains as well as restaurants where you can find traditional dishes. Thanks to the developed culinary culture, you will not have any difficulties in cooking. Do not end your holiday without visiting the restaurant chains spread all over the city.

How to Get to Cotabato

You can reach the city, where there is no direct flight from Turkey, by making two or three transfers. You can reach Cotabato Awang Airport by transferring from Istanbul Airport to Dubai and Ninoy Aquino airports, and from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Dubai, Mactan-Cebu and Ninoy Aquino airports.

If you want to discover the historical and cultural riches of Cotabato, you can examine the Cotabato flight ticket options and start preparations for your trip by choosing the best flight ticket for you.