Cheap flights from Dumaguete to El Nido, Palawan from £151

Cheap flights from Dumaguete to El Nido, Palawan from £151

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Wed, May 27
Dumaguete DGTEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£151
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Fri, May 29
Dumaguete DGTEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£151
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Sun, May 24
Dumaguete DGTEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£154
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Fri, May 29
Dumaguete DGTEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£156
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Sun, May 24
Dumaguete DGTEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£166
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Mon, May 25
Dumaguete DGTEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£175
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Sun, May 24 – Fri, May 29
Dumaguete DGTEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£287
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Wed, May 27 – Sat, May 30
Dumaguete DGTEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£289
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Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
Dumaguete DGTEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£292
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Sun, May 24 – Fri, May 29
Dumaguete DGTEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£300
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Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
Dumaguete DGTEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£304
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Mon, May 25 – Fri, May 29
Dumaguete DGTEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£308
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How much do flights to El Nido, Palawan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£151

Cheapest round-trip

£287

Average round-trip

£343

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

CebGo

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
Sibulan
Arrive to
El Nido
Average flights per week
148
Flight distance

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

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

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 most popular airlines for this route are CebGo, Cebu Pacific, Airswift, Philippine Airlines, and Philippines AirAsia. Dumaguete and El Nido, Palawan have 148 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Dumaguete?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dumaguete and Manila, Cebu, Del Carmen, Busuanga, Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Caticlan, Kuala Lumpur, Davao, Iloilo City, Bangkok, Tokyo, Chiang Mai, Singapore, Los Angeles, Camiguin, Butuan, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga City.
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.
What airports are near Dumaguete?
The main airport in Dumaguete is Sibulan. It is also served by Mactan–Cebu International, Bacolod–Silay, Sibulan.
Which airlines fly between Dumaguete and El Nido, Palawan?
Currently, you can fly between Dumaguete and El Nido, Palawan with CebGo, Cebu Pacific, Airswift, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia.
When’s the best time to travel between Dumaguete and El Nido, Palawan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dumaguete 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 Dumaguete and El Nido, Palawan?
Traveling between Dumaguete 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 Dumaguete?
There are a number of airports in and around Dumaguete. The main one is Sibulan and other nearby airports include Mactan–Cebu International, Bacolod–Silay, Sibulan
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dumaguete 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 Dumaguete, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dumaguete and El Nido, Palawan arrive?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at El Nido, Palawan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Dumaguete and El Nido, Palawan depart?
What time do flights between Dumaguete and El Nido, Palawan arrive?

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