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There are 4 ways to get from Semporna to Manila by bus or plane

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  1. Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane TWU - MNL
    9h 44m
    ₱6,533–20,541

  2. Bus to Lahad Datu Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus bus
    2. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane LDU - MNL
    11h 34m
    ₱5,915–19,422

  3. Bus to Kota Kinabalu Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanambus bus
    2. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane BKI - MNL
    16h 5m
    ₱6,986–19,574

  4. Bus to Sandakan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Sandakan Centralbus bus
    2. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane SDK - MNL
    15h 45m
    ₱10,455–26,576

Tawau Airport (TWU) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₱6,207Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,262.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Semporna, Malaysia and Manila, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Semporna to Manila. However, you can take the bus to Tawau Airport, walk to Tawau Airport (TWU) airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to NAIA Terminal 2, then take the bus to Ninoy Aquino Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lahad Datu, walk to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to NAIA Terminal 2, then take the bus to Ninoy Aquino Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila.

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