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How to get fromDipolog to Basilan Islandby plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Dipolog Airport (DPL) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane DPL - ZAM
    2. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    6h 33m
    ₱13,384–21,581

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dipolog to Zamboangabus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    12h 11m
    ₱1,041–1,374

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dipolog to Zamboangacar car
    2. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    6h 46m
    ₱2,588–3,787

Dipolog Airport (DPL) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket₱8,370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Dipolog to Basilan Island. However, you can take the taxi to Dipolog Airport (DPL) 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 Dipolog to Basilan Island via Zamboanga, Zamboanga, and Isabela in around 12h 11m.

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