There is 1 way to get from Manila to Great Barrier Reef by plane or ferry
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Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Cairns (CNS) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Manila to Great Barrier Reef is to fly and ferry which costs $500 - $1,800 and takes 15h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Manila to Great Barrier Reef is to fly and ferry which takes 15h 54m and costs $500 - $1,800.
The distance between Manila and Great Barrier Reef is 4463 km.
It takes approximately 15h 54m to get from Manila to Great Barrier Reef, including transfers.
There are two+ hotels available in Great Barrier Reef.
What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Great Barrier Reef, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Manila to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital, walk to Cairns Hospital, take the line 110 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, walk to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, take the ferry to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, then walk to Great Barrier Reef.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–2,000
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Cairns via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
- Website
- airniugini.com.pg
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Cairns via Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,500
- Phone
- (61) 7 4044 9944
- [email protected]
- Website
- green-island.com.au
Ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Island
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $112
- Schedules at
- green-island.com.au
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