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3 stops
Sat, Jun 13
Columbus CMHEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,021
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Tue, Jun 16
Columbus CMHEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,028
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Sat, Jun 13
Columbus CMHEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,050
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Tue, Jun 16
Columbus CMHEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,051
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Tue, Jun 16
Columbus CMHEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,056
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Tue, Jun 16
Columbus CMHEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,056
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Tue, Jun 16 – Wed, Jun 24
Columbus CMHEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,683
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Tue, Jun 16 – Wed, Jun 24
Columbus CMHEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,711
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Tue, Jun 16 – Tue, Jun 23
Columbus CMHEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,743
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Tue, Jun 16 – Tue, Jun 23
Columbus CMHEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,767
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Tue, Jun 16 – Tue, Jun 23
Columbus CMHEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,770
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Columbus CMHEl Nido, Palawan ENI
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How much do flights to El Nido, Palawan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£1,021

Cheapest round-trip

£1,683

Average round-trip

£1,858

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Alaska Airlines

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
John Glenn Columbus International
Arrive to
El Nido
Average flights per week
110
Flight distance

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
CebGoSRQDGNo
AirswiftATXT6No
Korean AirKALKEYes
Cathay PacificCPACXNo

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
25 May
88%
31°C27°C
1 Jun
88%
28°C27°C
Tuesday
26 May
87%
30°C28°C
2 Jun
88%
28°C26°C
Wednesday
27 May
89%
30°C28°C
3 Jun
88%
28°C27°C
Thursday
28 May
89%
30°C28°C
4 Jun
83%
28°C27°C
Friday
29 May
89%
30°C28°C
5 Jun
86%
29°C27°C
Saturday
30 May
87%
30°C28°C
6 Jun
82%
30°C28°C
Sunday
31 May
89%
29°C28°C
7 Jun
87%
30°C28°C
Travelers usually depart from John Glenn Columbus International, or Rickenbacker International when they travel from Columbus to El Nido, Palawan. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, CebGo, Airswift, Korean Air, and Cathay Pacific. Columbus and El Nido, Palawan have 110 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Columbus?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Columbus and London, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Glasgow, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Istanbul, Medellín, São Paulo, Tampa, Fort Myers, Dallas, Charleston, Lima, Chicago, Seattle, Houston, Madrid.
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 airports are there in Columbus?
Columbus is mainly served by John Glenn Columbus International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rickenbacker International, Columbus Air Force Base.
What airports are near Columbus?
The main airport in Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia.
Which airlines fly between Columbus and El Nido, Palawan?
Currently, you can fly between Columbus and El Nido, Palawan with Alaska Airlines, CebGo, Airswift, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific.
When’s the best time to travel between Columbus and El Nido, Palawan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Columbus and El Nido, Palawan, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Columbus and El Nido, Palawan?
Traveling between Columbus 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.
How many airports are there near Columbus?
There are a number of airports in and around Columbus. The main one is John Glenn Columbus International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Columbus and El Nido, Palawan depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Columbus, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Columbus and El Nido, Palawan arrive?
What time do flights between Columbus and El Nido, Palawan depart?
What time do flights between Columbus and El Nido, Palawan arrive?

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