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How to get fromGeorge Town to Cebu Cityby plane, car ferry, tram, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Cebu City by plane, car ferry, tram, or train

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  1. Fly from Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane PEN - CEB
    10h 11m
    ₱6,349–21,428

  2. Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane AOR - CEB
    12h 36m
    ₱9,684–31,139

  3. Car ferry, train to Ipoh, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    3. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane IPH - CEB
    11h 57m
    ₱10,425–34,339

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₱6,405Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,710 km
  • Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Cebu City, Philippines?

Firefly, AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) 4 times a day.

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