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How to get fromManila to Palauby plane, taxi, ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Manila to Palau by plane, taxi, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)plane plane MNL - PLW
    2. Take the taxi from Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) to Palautaxi taxi
    13h 40m
    Rp 5,587,424–12,750,765

  2. Fly to Sepinggan International Airport, ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane plane MNL - BPN
    2. Take the ferry from Balikpapan to Pantoloanferry ferry
    3. Drive from Pantoloan to Palaucar car
    23h 17m
    Rp 2,753,424–7,609,765

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
TicketRp 4,301,672Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,839.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 40m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Palau, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Palau. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW), then take the taxi to Palau. Alternatively, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN), drive to Balikpapan, take the ferry to Pantoloan, then drive to Palau.

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