Cheap flights from Dubai to El Nido, Palawan from £620

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2 stops
Wed, May 27
Dubai SHJEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£620
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3 stops
Sat, May 30
Dubai SHJEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£684
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3 stops
Sat, May 30
Dubai SHJEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£691
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2 stops
Fri, May 29
Dubai SHJEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£711
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2 stops
Mon, May 25
Dubai SHJEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£713
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2 stops
Mon, May 25
Dubai SHJEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£717
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3 stops
Sat, May 30 – Fri, Jun 5
Dubai SHJEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,104
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3 stops
Sat, May 30 – Fri, Jun 5
Dubai SHJEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,108
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3 stops
Sat, May 30 – Fri, Jun 5
Dubai SHJEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,108
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3 stops
Sat, May 30 – Fri, Jun 5
Dubai SHJEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,110
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3 stops
Sat, May 30 – Fri, Jun 5
Dubai SHJEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,114
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Sat, May 30 – Fri, Jun 5
Dubai SHJEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,114
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How much do flights to El Nido, Palawan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£620

Cheapest round-trip

£1,104

Average round-trip

£1,344

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Cebu Pacific

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

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
Dubai International
Arrive to
El Nido
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
CebGoSRQDGNo
AirswiftATXT6No
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No

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
Travelers usually depart from Dubai International, Sharjah International, or Al Maktoum International when they travel from Dubai to El Nido, Palawan. The most popular airlines for this route are Cebu Pacific, CebGo, Airswift, Emirates, and Air Arabia. Dubai and El Nido, Palawan have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Dubai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dubai and London, Manila, Manchester, Jeddah, Muscat, Riyadh, Birmingham, New Delhi, Medina, Istanbul, Mumbai, Bangkok, Davao, Amman, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Doha, Bali, Chișinău, Colombo.
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 Dubai?
Dubai is mainly served by Dubai International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sharjah International, Al Maktoum International, Al Minhad Air Base, Dubai Jebel Ali SPB, Dubai Creek SPB.
What airports are near Dubai?
The main airport in Dubai is Dubai International. It is also served by Zayed International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Sohar, Khasab.
Which airlines fly between Dubai and El Nido, Palawan?
Currently, you can fly between Dubai and El Nido, Palawan with Cebu Pacific, CebGo, Airswift, Emirates, Air Arabia.
When’s the best time to travel between Dubai and El Nido, Palawan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dubai 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 Dubai and El Nido, Palawan?
Traveling between Dubai 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 Dubai?
There are a number of airports in and around Dubai. The main one is Dubai International and other nearby airports include Zayed International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Sohar, Khasab
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dubai 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 Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dubai and El Nido, Palawan arrive?
What time do flights between Dubai and El Nido, Palawan depart?
What time do flights between Dubai and El Nido, Palawan arrive?

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