Cheap flights from Cebu to El Nido, Palawan from £81

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Fri, Jun 5
Cebu CEBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£81
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Wed, Jun 10
Cebu CEBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£82
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Mon, Jun 8
Cebu CEBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£95
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1 stop
Sat, Jun 6
Cebu CEBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£95
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Sun, Jun 7
Cebu CEBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£97
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Wed, Jun 3
Cebu CEBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£97
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Fri, Jun 5 – Tue, Jun 9
Cebu CEBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£156
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Wed, Jun 10 – Mon, Jun 15
Cebu CEBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£170
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Wed, Jun 3 – Tue, Jun 9
Cebu CEBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£173
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Sun, May 31 – Sat, Jun 6
Cebu CEBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£175
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Tue, Jun 2 – Sat, Jun 6
Cebu CEBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£176
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Fri, Jun 5 – Thu, Jun 11
Cebu CEBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£179
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How much do flights to El Nido, Palawan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£81

Cheapest round-trip

£156

Average round-trip

£214

Nonstop flights in May

£81 – £188

Most popular airline

Airswift

Getting from El Nido airport to the city center

Fastest options: tricycle or van transfer. Budget travelers often choose shared shuttles or walking for nearby accommodations.

El Nido is served by El Nido Airport (ENI), also known as Lio Airport, located approximately 4 km north of El Nido town proper. This small regional airport provides airport transfers to city center destinations primarily via tricycles, vans, and hotel shuttles. Due to the compact nature of El Nido and limited public transport infrastructure, most travelers rely on pre-arranged transfers or tricycles. Journey times are generally short but can vary depending on road conditions and accommodation location within the town.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-15 min

₱150-₱250 (PHP 150–250 (~$2.50–4.50 USD); price may vary by destination)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

quick, affordable transfers

10-20 min

₱0-₱500 (PHP 0–500 (~$0–9 USD); often complimentary with booking)

scheduled with flights (traffic dependent)

resort guests

10-15 min

₱500-₱1,000 (PHP 500–1,000 (~$9–18 USD); per vehicle)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

15-25 min

₱200-₱350 (PHP 200–350 (~$3.50–6 USD); per person)

aligned with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

budget solo travelers

8-12 min

₱100-₱200 (PHP 100–200 (~$1.75–3.50 USD); for light luggage only)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

solo travelers, light bags

Notes:

  • Prices in PHP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • El Nido Airport is a small regional airport with limited facilities; pre-arranging transfers is recommended.
  • Tricycles are the most common local transport; agree on fare before departure.
  • Road conditions between the airport and town can be rough, especially during rainy season.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites and contacting your accommodation for transfer arrangements.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to El Nido, Palawan

Depart from
Mactan–Cebu International
Arrive to
El Nido
Average flights per week
107
Flight distance
508 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Cebu to El Nido, Palawan in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
CebGo
------------------2
Airswift
------------------1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Sunday 2 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
CebGo
2222---12
Airswift
11---1---1---
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
CebGo
2222212
Airswift
---1---1111
Weekly flights: 18 totalDaily flights: 2.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
CebGo
2121212
Airswift
1111111
Weekly flights: 18 totalDaily flights: 2.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Cebu to El Nido, Palawan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirswiftATXT6No
CebGoSRQDGNo
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
Philippines AirAsiaEZDZ2No
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in El Nido, Palawan

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C26°C
February28°C26°C
March28°C26°C
April29°C27°C
May30°C27°C
June29°C27°C
July29°C26°C
August29°C26°C
September29°C26°C
October29°C26°C
November29°C27°C
December28°C26°C
Hottest Month
30°C
May
Coldest month
26°C
February
Sunny days
181
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
11 May
85%
30°C28°C
18 May
77%
30°C27°C
Tuesday
12 May
30°C27°C
19 May
85%
30°C28°C
Wednesday
13 May
30°C27°C
20 May
85%
31°C28°C
Thursday
14 May
30°C27°C
21 May
85%
30°C28°C
Friday
15 May
30°C27°C
22 May
30°C28°C
Saturday
16 May
30°C27°C
23 May
30°C27°C
Sunday
17 May
30°C27°C
24 May
83%
30°C27°C
The distance between Cebu and El Nido, Palawan is 508 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Airswift, CebGo, Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia, and Philippine Airlines. Cebu and El Nido, Palawan have 107 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Cebu to El Nido, Palawan?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cebu and El Nido, Palawan takes around 1.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Cebu and El Nido, Palawan?
The flight distance between Cebu and El Nido, Palawan is 508 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cebu and El Nido, Palawan?
Several carriers operate flights between Cebu and El Nido, Palawan. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Airswift, CebGo.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cebu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cebu and Manila, Del Carmen, London, Busuanga, Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Caticlan, Davao, Bangkok, Cagayan de Oro, Angeles, Singapore, Manchester, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Iloilo City, Bali, Dumaguete, Butuan, Seoul, Tacloban.
What are the most popular routes to and from El Nido, Palawan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as El Nido, Palawan and Manila, Caticlan, Busuanga, Palawan, London, Del Carmen, Angeles, Panglao, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bali, Bangkok, Tokyo, Denpasar, Taipei, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Sydney, Legazpi, Kuala Lumpur, Dumaguete.
What airports are near Cebu?
The main airport in Cebu is Mactan–Cebu International. It is also served by Mactan–Cebu International, Sibulan.
Which airlines fly between Cebu and El Nido, Palawan?
Currently, you can fly between Cebu and El Nido, Palawan with Airswift, CebGo, Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia, Philippine Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Cebu and El Nido, Palawan?
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What flights operate between Cebu and El Nido, Palawan?
Traveling between Cebu and El Nido, Palawan, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
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