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How to get fromCairns to Palawanby plane, bus, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Palawan by plane, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane CNS - MNL
    2. Take the bus from Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila to Batangas Portbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Batangas to Calapancarferry car ferry
    18h 55m
    ₱27,735–40,526

  2. Fly to Puerto Princesa

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Puerto Princesa (PPS)plane plane CNS - PPS
    16h 38m
    ₱23,292–68,214

Cairns (CNS) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration12h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket₱18,182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,595.9 km
  • Duration: 18h 55m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Palawan, Philippines?

Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Puerto Princesa (PPS) 3 times a day.

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