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How to get fromManila to Province of Basilanby plane, car ferry, busferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Province of Basilan by plane, car ferry, busferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane MNL - ZAM
    2. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Lamitan Portcarferry car ferry
    5h 42m
    ₱5,169–8,182

  2. Ferry, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Zamboangaferry ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Lamitan Portcarferry car ferry
    2d 3h
    ₱1,902–9,553

  3. Bus and ferry, car ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Ceres Cubao Terminal, Manila to Dumaguete Ceres Bus Terminalbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Dumaguete Port to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Lamitan Portcarferry car ferry
    38h 50m
    ₱4,805–7,479

  4. Ferry, bus, car ferry

    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 carferry from Zamboanga to Lamitan Portcarferry car ferry
    2d 1h
    ₱2,812–4,463

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

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₱4,706Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 912.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Province of Basilan, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Province of Basilan. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM), drive to Zamboanga, take the car ferry to Lamitan Port, then drive to Province of Basilan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manila to Province of Basilan via Ceres Cubao Terminal, Manila, Dumaguete Ceres Bus Terminal, Dumaguete Port, Zamboanga, and Lamitan Port in around 38h 50m.

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