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How to get fromManila to Pulau Palawanby plane, unknown, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Manila to Pulau Palawan by plane, unknown, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Puerto Princesa, travel

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Puerto Princesa (PPS)plane plane MNL - PPS
    2. Walk from Puerto-Princesa-Airport-PPS to Pulau Palawanunknown unknown
    8h 46m

  2. Ferry, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Manila North Harbor Pier 4 to Coronferry ferry Manila
    2. Walk from Coron to Pulau Palawanunknown unknown
    25h 15m

  3. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, Minibus, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane MNL - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu Bas Bandaran to Kudatbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kudat to Pulau Banggiferry ferry
    4. Walk from Pulau Banggi to Pulau Palawanunknown unknown
    11h 39m

  4. Fly to Tawi Tawi Island Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tawi Tawi Island Airport (TWT)plane plane MNL - TWT
    2. Walk from Tawi Tawi Island Airport (TWT) to Pulau Palawanunknown unknown
    12h 3m

  5. Fly to Sandakan Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane MNL - SDK
    2. Walk from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Pulau Palawanunknown unknown
    10h 19m

  6. Ferry, bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Manila Pier 4 to Puerto Princesaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa City to Rio Tubabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pierferry ferry
    4. Walk from Balabac Island Pier to Pulau Palawanunknown unknown
    42h 10m

  7. Ferry, Minivan, Local Boat, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Manila Pier 4 to Puerto Princesaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa to Rio Tubabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pierferry ferry
    4. Walk from Balabac Island Pier to Pulau Palawanunknown unknown
    42h 21m

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Puerto Princesa (PPS) flights

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Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 903.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Manila to Pulau Palawan. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Puerto Princesa (PPS), then travel to Pulau Palawan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manila to Pulau Palawan via Manila North Harbor Pier 4 and Coron in around 25h 15m.

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