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How to get fromGeorge Town to Samarby plane, ferry, car ferry or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Samar by plane, ferry, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Mactan–Cebu International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane PEN - CEB
    2. Take the ferry from Cebu to Ormocferry ferry
    13h 1m
    ₱5,915–10,926

  2. Fly Penang International Airport to Tacloban

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tacloban (TAC)plane plane PEN - TAC
    11h 11m
    ₱5,105–21,256

  3. Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Tacloban

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Tacloban (TAC)plane plane AOR - TAC
    15h 39m
    ₱9,238–32,568

  4. Fly Penang International Airport to Catarman

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Catarman (CRM)plane plane PEN - CRM
    15h 32m
    ₱8,535–36,046

  5. Fly Penang International Airport to Calbayog

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Calbayog (CYP)plane plane PEN - CYP
    12h 55m
    ₱7,685–33,226

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket₱4,387Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Samar, Philippines?

Scoot Tigerair, Philippine Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Catarman (CRM) twice daily.

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