Cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to El Nido, Palawan from £202

Cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to El Nido, Palawan from £202

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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Ho Chi Minh City SGNEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£202
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Wed, Jul 29
Ho Chi Minh City SGNEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£208
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Thu, Jul 30
Ho Chi Minh City SGNEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£213
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Thu, Jul 30
Ho Chi Minh City SGNEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£218
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Thu, Jul 30
Ho Chi Minh City SGNEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£223
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Wed, Jul 29
Ho Chi Minh City SGNEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£230
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Thu, Jul 30 – Wed, Aug 5
Ho Chi Minh City SGNEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£398
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Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
Ho Chi Minh City SGNEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£404
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30 – Wed, Aug 5
Ho Chi Minh City SGNEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£414
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Thu, Jul 30 – Wed, Aug 5
Ho Chi Minh City SGNEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£417
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30 – Mon, Aug 3
Ho Chi Minh City SGNEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£420
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Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
Ho Chi Minh City SGNEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£424
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How much do flights to El Nido, Palawan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£202

Cheapest round-trip

£398

Average round-trip

£432

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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

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
Tan Son Nhat International
Arrive to
El Nido
Average flights per week
216
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to El Nido, Palawan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
CebGoSRQDGNo
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Philippines AirAsiaEZDZ2No
ScootTGWTRNo

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
6 Jul
73%
30°C27°C
13 Jul
90%
28°C27°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
57%
30°C28°C
14 Jul
90%
28°C27°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
64%
30°C28°C
15 Jul
90%
28°C27°C
Thursday
9 Jul
85%
29°C27°C
16 Jul
81%
29°C28°C
Friday
10 Jul
86%
28°C27°C
17 Jul
70%
30°C28°C
Saturday
11 Jul
84%
28°C27°C
18 Jul
75%
30°C28°C
Sunday
12 Jul
86%
28°C28°C
19 Jul
83%
29°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are CebGo, Cebu Pacific, VietJet Air, Philippines AirAsia, and Scoot. Ho Chi Minh City and El Nido, Palawan have 216 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Ho Chi Minh City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ho Chi Minh City and London, Da Nang, Bangkok, Hanoi, Phú Quốc, Manila, Nha Trang, Bali, Phuket Province, Singapore, Phuket City, Manchester, Phnom Penh, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Cebu, Da Lat, Melbourne, Sydney.
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, Phuket City, Sydney, Legazpi, Kuala Lumpur, Dumaguete.
What airports are near Ho Chi Minh City?
The main airport in Ho Chi Minh City is Tan Son Nhat International. It is also served by Tan Son Nhat International, Lien Khuong, Can Tho International, Rach Gia.
Which airlines fly between Ho Chi Minh City and El Nido, Palawan?
Currently, you can fly between Ho Chi Minh City and El Nido, Palawan with CebGo, Cebu Pacific, VietJet Air, Philippines AirAsia, Scoot.
When’s the best time to travel between Ho Chi Minh City and El Nido, Palawan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City and El Nido, Palawan?
Traveling between Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City?
There are a number of airports in and around Ho Chi Minh City. The main one is Tan Son Nhat International and other nearby airports include Tan Son Nhat International, Lien Khuong, Can Tho International, Rach Gia
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City and El Nido, Palawan depart?
What time do flights between Ho Chi Minh City and El Nido, Palawan arrive?

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