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How to get fromManila to Sipadanby plane, bus or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Manila to Sipadan by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)planeMNL - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
    14h 33m
    RM 493–1,402

  2. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)planeMNL - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
    16h 2m
    RM 490–1,543

  3. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)planeMNL - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
    24h 24m
    RM 624–1,613

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRM 436Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Sipadan. However, you can take the bus to Parking Exit Rd / Parking Exit Rd Intersection, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Parking Exit Rd / Parking Exit Rd Intersection, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), walk to Lahad Datu, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan.

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