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How to get fromManila to Palawanby plane, ferry, bus or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Palawan by plane, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Puerto Princesa

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Puerto Princesa (PPS)plane plane MNL - PPS
    2h 34m
    ₱1,870–8,857

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manila Pier 4 to Puerto Princesaferry ferry
    27h
    ₱1,200–3,389

  3. Ferry, Minivan

    1. Take the ferry from Manila North Harbor Pier 4 to Coronferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Coron to El Nido, Palawanferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from El Nido to Puerto Princesa Airportbus bus
    24h 16m
    ₱2,246–6,618

  4. Fly to El Nido Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to El Nido Airport (ENI)plane plane MNL - ENI
    2. Take the taxi from El Nido Airport (ENI) to Taytaytaxi taxi
    3h 45m
    ₱3,230–16,477

Manila to Palawan by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration24h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket₱2,246Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Palawan, Philippines?

AirAsia Philippines, Philippine Airlines, and Cebu Pacific fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Puerto Princesa (PPS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, 2 GO Travel operates a ferry from Manila Pier 4 to Puerto Princesa once a week. Tickets cost ₱1,200–3,389 and the journey takes 27h.

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