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How to get fromManila to Halmaheraby plane, car ferry, taxi or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Manila to Halmahera by plane, car ferry, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Sultan Babullah Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE)planeMNL - TTE
    2. Take the car ferry from Bastiong to Sofificarferry
    14h 18m
    Rp 2,625,840–7,670,972

  2. Fly to Sam Ratulangi International Airport, taxi, ferry, car ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)planeMNL - MDC
    2. Take the taxi from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Bitungtaxi
    3. Take the ferry from Bitung to Ternateferry
    4. Take the car ferry from Bastiong to Sofificarferry
    23h 26m
    Rp 4,330,840–7,170,972

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration14h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRp 2,524,772Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Halmahera, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Halmahera. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE), take the taxi to Bastiong, then take the car ferry to Sofifi. Alternatively, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), take the taxi to Bitung, take the ferry to Ternate, walk to Bastiong, then take the car ferry to Sofifi.

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