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How to get fromSandakan to Northern Mindanaoby plane, car ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sandakan to Northern Mindanao by plane, car ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Ozamiz City Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Ozamiz City Airport (OZC)plane plane SDK - OZC
    11h 54m
    ₱12,500–36,599

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Sandakan Harbour to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Zamboanga to Cagayan de Orobus bus
    28h 48m
    ₱6,632–9,574

  3. Fly to Laguindingan International Airport

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Laguindingan International Airport (CGY)plane plane SDK - CGY
    14h 33m
    ₱9,579–26,648

  4. Fly to Butuan Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Butuan Airport (BXU)plane plane SDK - BXU
    2. Take the taxi from Butuan Airport (BXU) to Gingoogtaxi taxi
    12h 50m
    ₱11,380–29,749

  5. Fly to Pagadian, taxi

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Pagadian (PAG)plane plane SDK - PAG
    2. Take the taxi from Pagadian (PAG) to Ozamiz Citytaxi taxi
    13h 54m
    ₱11,580–30,949

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Ozamiz City Airport (OZC) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₱12,795Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sandakan to Northern Mindanao.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 705.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 54m

What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Northern Mindanao, Philippines?

Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Ozamiz City Airport (OZC) twice daily.

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