What is the cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Palawan?

The cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Palawan is to car ferry and ferry which costs ₱5,000 - ₱16,000 and takes 3 days 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Sandakan to Palawan?

The fastest way to get from Sandakan to Palawan is to fly which takes 12h 27m and costs ₱17,000 - ₱29,000.

Is there a direct ferry between Sandakan and Palawan?

No, there is no direct ferry from Sandakan to Palawan. However, there are services departing from Sandakan Harbour and arriving at Puerto Princesa via Zamboanga and Manila Pier 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.

How far is it from Sandakan to Palawan?

The distance between Sandakan and Palawan is 450 km.

How do I travel from Sandakan to Palawan without a car?

The best way to get from Sandakan to Palawan without a car is to car ferry and ferry which takes 3 days 7h and costs ₱5,000 - ₱16,000.

How long does it take to get from Sandakan to Palawan?

It takes approximately 12h 27m to get from Sandakan to Palawan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Palawan?

There are 477+ hotels available in Palawan.

Sandakan to Palawan - 3 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sandakan to Palawan by plane, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Puerto Princesa (PPS)plane SDK - PPS
12h 27m
₱17,479–28,569
Car ferry, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Sandakan Harbour to Zamboangacarferry
2. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Manilaferry
3. Take the ferry from Manila Pier 4 to Puerto Princesaferry
3d 7h
₱5,237–15,580
Car ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the carferry from Sandakan Harbour to Zamboangacarferry
2. Take the bus from Zamboanga to Iligan Citybus
3. Take the ferry from Iligan to Cebuferry
4. Take the ferry from Cebu to Iloiloferry
5. Take the ferry from Iloilo to Puerto Princesaferry
3d 20h
₱7,137–25,180

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Puerto Princesa (PPS) flights

23Weekly Planes

16h 45mAverage Duration

₱9,609Cheapest Price

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Distance: 450.2 km
Duration: 12h 27m

What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Palawan, Philippines?

Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Puerto Princesa (PPS) 3 times a day.

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