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How to get fromManila Airport (MNL) to Basilan Islandby plane, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Manila Airport (MNL) to Basilan Island by plane, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane MNL - ZAM
    2. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    4h 11m
    ₱5,031–8,126

  2. Ferry, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Zamboangaferry ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    2d 4h
    ₱1,900–9,810

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₱4,701Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Manila Airport (MNL) to Basilan Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 901.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Manila Airport (MNL), Philippines and Basilan Island, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Manila Airport (MNL) to Basilan Island. However, you can 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 NAIA Rd / Baltao Rd Intersection, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila to Basilan Island via Diosdado Macapagal Blvd, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila, MIA Road Station, Central Terminal Station LRT Line 1, Taft Ave, Manila, Jones Bridge / Riverside Dr Intersection, Manila, Manila, Zamboanga, Zamboanga, and Isabela in around 2d 4h.

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