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

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There are 6 ways to get from Iligan to Basilan Island by bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Iligan City to Zamboangabus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    12h 33m
    ₱1,214–1,598

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Iligan to Zamboangacar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    8h 38m
    ₱3,456–5,052

  3. Bus to Laguindingan International Airport, fly, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Iligan City to Cagayan de Orobus bus
    2. Fly from Laguindingan International Airport (CGY) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane CGY - ZAM
    3. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    11h 20m
    ₱8,647–14,883

  4. Car ferry to Ozamiz City Airport, fly, car ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Iligan to Ozamis Piercarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Ozamiz City Airport (OZC) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane OZC - ZAM
    3. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    9h 34m
    ₱12,795–27,495

  5. Bus to Pagadian, fly, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Iligan to Pagadian Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Pagadian (PAG) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane PAG - ZAM
    3. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    11h 9m
    ₱5,714–14,930

  6. Car ferry, bus to Dipolog Airport, fly

    1. Take the car ferry from Iligan to Ozamis Piercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ozamiz to Dapitanbus bus
    3. Fly from Dipolog Airport (DPL) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane DPL - ZAM
    4. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    13h 36m
    ₱13,075–21,785

Laguindingan International Airport (CGY) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₱8,131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iligan to Basilan Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 451.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Iligan to Basilan Island. However, you can take the bus to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, take the car ferry to Isabela, then take the taxi to Basilan Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Iligan to Basilan Island via Zamboanga and Isabela in around 8h 38m.

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