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

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

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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
    5h 27m
    ₱5,120–7,642

  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 3h
    ₱1,832–8,128

  3. Ferry, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Cagayan de Oroferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cagayan de Oro to Zamboangabus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    2d 1h
    ₱2,742–4,162

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

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₱4,750Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manila to Basilan Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 908.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Manila to Basilan Island. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, 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 ferry from Manila to Basilan Island via Cagayan de Oro, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, Zamboanga, and Isabela in around 2d 1h.

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