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How to get fromDavao City to Basilan Islandby plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Davao City to Basilan Island by plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane DVO - ZAM
    2. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    4h 2m
    ₱8,480–15,700

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Davao City to Agora, Cagayan de Orobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cagayan de Oro to Zamboangabus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    20h 31m
    ₱1,903–2,625

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Davao City to Zamboangacar car
    2. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    12h 20m
    ₱5,585–8,121

Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₱3,437Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Davao City to Basilan Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 455.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Davao City, Philippines and Basilan Island, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Davao City to Basilan Island. However, you can take the taxi to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) airport, fly to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM), drive to Zamboanga, take the car ferry to Isabela, then drive to Basilan Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davao City to Basilan Island via Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, Zamboanga, and Isabela in around 20h 31m.

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