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How to get fromGeorge Town to Manilaby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from George Town to Manila by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or tram

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane PEN - MNL
    9h 2m
    ₱5,662–13,220

  2. Fly Penang International Airport to Clark International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Clark International Airport (CRK)plane plane PEN - CRK
    2. Take the bus from Dau to Manila Cubaobus bus
    12h 41m
    ₱8,418–27,568

  3. Car ferry, train to Ipoh, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane IPH - MNL
    12h 13m
    ₱15,240–47,112

  4. Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    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 Alor Setartram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane AOR - MNL
    12h 11m
    ₱10,201–31,546

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket₱5,735Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,522.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

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

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and six other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) hourly.

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