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How to get fromManila to Joloby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Manila to Jolo by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane MNL - ZAM
    2. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    7h 25m
    ₱5,880–8,707

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Zamboangaferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    2d 5h
    ₱2,232–8,918

  3. Ferry, bus

    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 ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    2d 3h
    ₱3,142–4,952

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

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₱4,783Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,016.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Jolo, Philippines?

You can take a ferry from Manila to Jolo via Zamboanga in around 2d 5h.

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