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How to get fromManila to Kepulauan Mentawaiby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Manila to Kepulauan Mentawai by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Minangkabau International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)plane plane MNL - PDG
    2. Take the ferry from Padang to Sikabaluanferry ferry
    13h 44m
    Rp 6,274,463–29,530,818

  2. Fly to Simpang Tiga Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane plane MNL - PKU
    2. Take the bus from Pekanbaru to Padangbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Padang to Sikabaluanferry ferry
    21h 19m
    Rp 2,542,464–7,685,819

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,985,989Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,028.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 44m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Kepulauan Mentawai, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Kepulauan Mentawai. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG), walk to Padang Airport, take the bus to Hotel Inna Muara, walk to Padang, then take the ferry to Sikabaluan. Alternatively, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU), take the taxi to Pekanbaru, take the bus to Padang, take the taxi to Padang, then take the ferry to Sikabaluan.

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