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

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

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  1. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane MNL - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    11h 53m
    RM 624–1,777

  2. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane MNL - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Pasir Putehbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    17h 42m
    RM 530–1,014

  3. Fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane MNL - KUA
    2. Take the bus from Kuantan to Jertehbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    15h 14m
    RM 787–2,217

  4. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane MNL - TGG
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Jerteh, Terengganubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    16h 26m
    RM 905–2,077

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
TicketRM 549Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,341.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Manila to Pulau Perhentian. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Kota Bharu Airport, take the bus to Kuala Besut Jetty, walk to Kuala Besut Jetty, take the ferry to Pulau Perhentian Port, then walk to Pulau Perhentian. Alternatively, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA), take the taxi to Kuantan, take the bus to Jerteh, take the taxi to Kuala Besut Jetty, take the ferry to Pulau Perhentian Port, then walk to Pulau Perhentian.

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