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How to get fromBasilan Island to Malaysiaby car ferry, plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Basilan Island to Malaysia by car ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Car ferry, fly to Singapore Changi Airport

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    1. Take the carferry from Isabela to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane ZAM - SIN
    11h 59m
    RM 470–1,581

  2. Car ferry, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Take the carferry from Isabela to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane ZAM - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    11h 9m
    RM 768–2,304

  3. Car ferry, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the carferry from Isabela to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane ZAM - PEN
    13h 51m
    RM 568–1,730

Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRM 447Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,186.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 59m

What companies run services between Basilan Island, Philippines and Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Basilan Island to Malaysia. However, you can drive to Isabela, take the car ferry to Zamboanga, drive to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), walk to Singapore, Changi Airport Terminal 2, take the bus to Opp Woodlands Civic Ctr, walk to Woodlands Temp Int, then take the line 950 bus to Johor Bahru Checkpt. Alternatively, you can drive to Isabela, take the car ferry to Zamboanga, drive to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), walk to Klia 1 2, take the bus to Klia2, walk to Klia T2, then take the train to KL Sentral.

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