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How to get fromManila to Samal Islandby plane, unknown, ferry, busferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Samal Island by plane, unknown, ferry, busferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Tawi Tawi Island Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tawi Tawi Island Airport (TWT)planeMNL - TWT
    2. Walk from Tawi Tawi Island Airport (TWT) to Samal Islandunknown
    7h 32m

  2. Ferry, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Zamboangaferry
    2. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry
    3. Walk from Jolo to Samal Islandunknown
    2d 8h

  3. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the busferry from Manila Pasay to Cagayan De Orobusferry
    2. Take the bus from Cagayan de Oro to Zamboangabus
    3. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry
    4. Walk from Jolo to Samal Islandunknown
    2d 18h

  4. Fly to Zamboanga International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)planeMNL - ZAM
    2. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry
    3. Walk from Jolo to Samal Islandunknown
    11h 19m

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tawi Tawi Island Airport (TWT) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket₱2,967Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Samal Island, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Samal Island. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Tawi Tawi Island Airport (TWT), then travel to Samal Island. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Manila to Samal Island via Zamboanga and Jolo in around 2d 8h.

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