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How to get fromManila to Mactan Islandby plane, busferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Manila to Mactan Island by plane, busferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane MNL - CEB
    2h 36m
    ₱2,030–7,177

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Cebuferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Cebu Pier 3 to Muelle Osmena Port Mactanferry ferry
    24h 35m
    ₱1,289–4,129

  3. Bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Calbayogbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Calbayog to Cebu Pier 3ferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Cebu Pier 3 to Muelle Osmena Port Mactanferry ferry
    16h 9m
    ₱3,545–3,841

  4. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao to Daubus bus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane CRK - CEB
    4h 45m
    ₱10,363–20,483

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pasay Inland Bus Terminal to Ormocbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ormoc to Cebuferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Cebu Pier 3 to Muelle Osmena Port Mactanferry ferry
    29h 23m
    ₱3,100–4,657

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) flights

Calendar233Weekly Planes
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket₱1,806Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 573.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Mactan Island, Central Visayas, Philippines?

AirAsia Philippines, Cebu Pacific, and Philippine Airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Manila to Muelle Osmena Port Mactan via Cebu and Cebu Pier 3 in around 24h 35m.

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