There is 1 way to get from Philippines to Sipadan by plane, bus, or ferry
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Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Philippines to Sipadan is to fly and Minibus and ferry which costs RM 440 - RM 1600 and takes 13h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Philippines to Sipadan is to fly and Minibus and ferry which takes 13h 6m and costs RM 440 - RM 1600.
The distance between Philippines and Sipadan is 1326 km.
It takes approximately 13h 6m to get from Philippines to Sipadan, including transfers.
There are four+ hotels available in Sipadan.
What companies run services between Philippines and Sipadan, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Philippines to Sipadan. However, you can take the train to Redemptorist–Aseana Station, walk to Roxas Blvd / C. Rivera Intersection, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Terminal 1 Arrivals Area Rd, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Parañaque City, 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.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tawau Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,900
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tawau Airport via Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 230–1,200
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tawau Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 440–1,500
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tawau Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–2,400
- Website
- greaterbay-airlines.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tawau Airport via Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,800
Bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 27–65
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