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How to get fromManila to Pulau Halmaheraby plane, car ferry, taxi, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Sultan Babullah Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE)plane plane MNL - TTE
    2. Take the carferry from Bastiong to Sofificarferry car ferry
    13h 38m
    Rp 3,223,994–9,445,181

  2. Fly to Sam Ratulangi International Airport, taxi, ferry, car ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)plane plane MNL - MDC
    2. Take the taxi from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Bitungtaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Bitung to Ternateferry ferry
    4. Take the carferry from Bastiong to Sofificarferry car ferry
    23h 46m
    Rp 6,058,994–9,480,181

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration11h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRp 3,139,726Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,710.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 38m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Pulau Halmahera, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Pulau Halmahera. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE), take the taxi to Bastiong, then take the car ferry to Sofifi. Alternatively, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), take the taxi to Bitung, take the ferry to Ternate, walk to Bastiong, then take the car ferry to Sofifi.

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