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How to get fromPalawan to Raja Ampat Islandsby plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Palawan to Raja Ampat Islands by plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Puerto Princesa, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Puerto Princesa (PPS) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane PPS - SOQ
    2. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    15h 28m
    Rp 8,672,097–19,333,842

  2. Taxi to El Nido Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Taytay to El Nido Airport (ENI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from El Nido Airport (ENI) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane ENI - SOQ
    3. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    20h 49m
    Rp 5,946,376–15,657,990

  3. Car ferry, bus to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Calapan to Batangascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Batangas Port to Buendia Bus Terminal, Manilabus bus
    3. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane MNL - SOQ
    4. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    19h 14m
    Rp 6,138,494–11,019,402

Puerto Princesa (PPS) to Sorong Airport (SOQ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration15h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRp 7,151,873Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Palawan to Raja Ampat Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,902 km
  • Duration: 15h 28m

What companies run services between Palawan, Philippines and Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Palawan to Raja Ampat Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Puerto-Princesa-Airport-PPS airport, fly to Sorong Airport (SOQ), take the taxi to Sorong, then take the ferry to Waisai. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Calapan, take the car ferry to Batangas, walk to Batangas Port, take the bus to Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila, walk to Gil Puyat Station, take the train to Redemptorist–Aseana Station, walk to Roxas Blvd / C. Rivera Intersection, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Terminal 1 Arrivals Area Rd, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Parañaque City, Manila, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Sorong Airport (SOQ), take the taxi to Sorong, then take the ferry to Waisai.

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