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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

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    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 carferry from Batangas to Calapancarferry car ferry
    17h 59m
    ₱24,612–147,500

  2. Fly to Puerto Princesa

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Puerto Princesa (PPS)plane plane CNS - PPS
    18h 43m
    ₱25,487–79,669

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration12h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₱17,794Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,596 km
  • Duration: 17h 59m

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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