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How to get fromJolo to Basilan Islandby ferry, car ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, car ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Jolo to Zamboangaferry ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    6h 2m
    ₱1,322–1,960

  2. Ferry, fly to Tawi Tawi Island Airport, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Jolo to Zamboangaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Tawi Tawi Island Airport (TWT)plane plane ZAM - TWT
    3. Take the carferry from Bongao to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    26h 8m
    ₱7,587–29,495

  3. Ferry, fly to Mactan–Cebu International Airport, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Jolo to Zamboangaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane ZAM - CEB
    3. Take the ferry from Cebu to Tagbilaran Portferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Tagbilaran Port to Dumagueteferry ferry
    5. Take the carferry from Dumaguete Port to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    6. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    31h 50m
    ₱8,302–22,930

Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Tawi Tawi Island Airport (TWT) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket₱5,194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Jolo to Basilan Island. However, you can take the ferry to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, take the car ferry to Isabela, then take the taxi to Basilan Island. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Zamboanga, take the taxi to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) airport, fly to Tawi Tawi Island Airport (TWT), drive to Bongao, take the car ferry to Zamboanga, take the car ferry to Isabela, then drive to Basilan Island.

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