What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Palawan?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Palawan is to fly and bus and car ferry which costs ₱24,000 - ₱150,000 and takes 18h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Palawan?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Palawan is to fly which takes 16h 38m and costs ₱25,000 - ₱80,000.

How far is it from Cairns to Palawan?

The distance between Cairns and Palawan is 4596 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Palawan?

It takes approximately 18h 55m to get from Cairns to Palawan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Palawan?

Palawan is 2h behind Cairns. It is currently 2:19 AM in Cairns and 12:19 AM in Palawan.

Where can I stay near Palawan?

There are 488+ hotels available in Palawan.

Cairns to Palawan - 2 ways to travel via plane, bus, and 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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Fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, bus, car ferry
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane CNS - MNL
2. Take the bus from Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila to Batangas Portbus
3. Take the carferry from Batangas to Calapancarferry
18h 55m
₱24,429–146,342
Fly to Puerto Princesa
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Puerto Princesa (PPS)plane CNS - PPS
16h 38m
₱25,194–77,425

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

35Weekly Planes

12h 23mAverage Duration

₱17,630Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,596 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) twice daily.

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