Facts about the transport from Manila to Basilan
| Cheapest Transport | $62 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 40m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:45 AM |
| Latest Departure | 2:50 PM |
| Departures per day | 6 |
| Distance | 2749 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | 2GO, Philippine Airlines |
Manila to Basilan
Best Options
$95
$178
Other Options
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Transportation from Manila to Basilan
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Ferries$ 61.67
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Flights$ 94.37
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Trains are not available
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Buses are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Basilan
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How to get from Manila to Basilan
Travelling between Manila and Basilan is possible by Flight and ferry. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Ferry is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 177.41 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 94.37.
How long does it take to get from Manila to Basilan?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 55 hours to travel between Manila and Basilan depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Manila and Basilan. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 40m. Ferry does a much slower job and take about 2d 7h to reach Basilan.
How much does it cost to get from Manila to Basilan?
Travelling between Manila and Basilan can be as cheap as USD 94.37 if you opt for a Cebu Pacific flight and as expensive as USD 177.41 if you buy a Philippine Airlines flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Manila and Basilan ?
- 6 from Manila to Basilan starting from 06:45 Manila Airport until 14:50 Manila Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Manila to Basilan.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Manila to Basilan, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 94.37.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Manila and Basilan
Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines
Ferry
Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.
Companies operating ferry routes between Manila and Basilan
2GO
What is the most popular transport to get from Manila to Basilan?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% decided to fly