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How to get fromManila to Pulau Mabulby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Pulau Mabul by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane MNL - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    14h 27m
    RM 584–1,547

  2. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane MNL - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    18h 43m
    RM 526–1,407

  3. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane MNL - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    20h 28m
    RM 574–1,377

  4. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane MNL - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    20h 36m
    RM 797–1,954

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRM 443Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,303.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 27m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Pulau Mabul, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Pulau Mabul. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Mabul. Alternatively, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), walk to Lahad Datu, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Mabul.

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