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There are 2 ways to get from Semporna to Manila by bus or plane

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  1. Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane TWU - MNL
    8h 24m
    ₱6,033–24,541

  2. Bus to Sandakan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Sandakan Centralbus bus
    2. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane SDK - MNL
    14h
    ₱6,125–19,193

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₱3,889Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Semporna, Malaysia and Manila, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Semporna to Manila. However, you can take the bus to Tawau Airport, walk to Tawau Airport (TWU) airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to NAIA Terminal 2, then take the bus to Ninoy Aquino Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sandakan Central, take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to NAIA Terminal 2, then take the bus to Ninoy Aquino Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila.

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