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How to get fromManila to Samal Islandby plane, busferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Manila to Samal Island by plane, busferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane plane MNL - DVO
    4h 30m
    ₱5,150–8,697

  2. Ferry, bus, Local Banca

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Cagayan de Oroferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Agora, Cagayan de Oro to Davao Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Davao City to Samalferry ferry
    41h 55m
    ₱2,182–3,552

  3. Bus and ferry, Local Banca

    1. Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Taclobanbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Tacloban to Panabobusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Davao City to Samalferry ferry
    29h 47m
    ₱3,170–4,180

  4. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao to Daubus bus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane plane CRK - DVO
    6h 44m
    ₱18,383–25,502

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pasay Inland Bus Terminal to Ormocbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Ormoc to Davao Citybusferry bus ferry Ormoc
    41h 56m
    ₱3,600–5,472

  6. Ferry, Bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Nasipit Pier, Butuanferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nasipit to Davao Overland Terminalbus bus Davao
    2d 4h
    ₱2,351–3,991

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) flights

Calendar174Weekly Planes
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket₱4,547Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 975.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Samal Island, Davao, Philippines?

Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) hourly.

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