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Sat, Oct 17
Colombo CMBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£320
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Sun, Oct 18
Colombo CMBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£356
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Wed, Oct 21
Colombo CMBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£358
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Thu, Oct 22
Colombo CMBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£360
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Wed, Oct 21
Colombo CMBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£360
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Wed, Oct 21
Colombo CMBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£376
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Sat, Oct 17 – Thu, Oct 22
Colombo CMBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£590
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Sat, Oct 17 – Tue, Oct 20
Colombo CMBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£626
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Sun, Oct 18 – Thu, Oct 22
Colombo CMBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£627
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Thu, Oct 22 – Tue, Oct 27
Colombo CMBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£629
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Thu, Oct 22 – Tue, Oct 27
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£658
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Wed, Oct 21 – Sun, Oct 25
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How much do flights to El Nido, Palawan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£320

Cheapest round-trip

£590

Average round-trip

£634

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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

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

on-demand (traffic dependent)

quick, affordable transfers

10-20 min

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

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

aligned with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

budget solo travelers

8-12 min

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
Bandaranaike International
Arrive to
El Nido
Average flights per week
221
Flight distance

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
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Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
ScootTGWTRNo
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo

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
180
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
12 Oct
67%
30°C27°C
19 Oct
36%
30°C27°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
63%
31°C26°C
20 Oct
40%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
85%
30°C27°C
21 Oct
65%
30°C26°C
Thursday
15 Oct
74%
30°C27°C
22 Oct
17%
30°C26°C
Friday
16 Oct
64%
30°C27°C
23 Oct
73%
30°C26°C
Saturday
17 Oct
66%
29°C27°C
24 Oct
60%
30°C26°C
Sunday
18 Oct
52%
29°C27°C
25 Oct
80%
29°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Cebu Pacific, SriLankan Airlines, Scoot, and Singapore Airlines. Colombo and El Nido, Palawan have 221 direct flights per week.

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What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

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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, Cebu, 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.

Which airlines fly between Colombo and El Nido, Palawan?

Currently, you can fly between Colombo and El Nido, Palawan with Cebu Pacific, SriLankan Airlines, Scoot, Singapore Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Colombo and El Nido, Palawan?

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What flights operate between Colombo and El Nido, Palawan?

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