Cheap flights from Johannesburg to El Nido, Palawan from £555

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to El Nido, Palawan from £555

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3 stops
Sat, Jul 25
Johannesburg JNBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£555
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Wed, Jul 22
Johannesburg JNBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£561
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Johannesburg JNBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£569
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3 stops
Fri, Jul 24
Johannesburg JNBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£571
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Tue, Jul 21
Johannesburg JNBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£580
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3 stops
Fri, Jul 24
Johannesburg JNBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£623
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23 – Wed, Jul 29
Johannesburg JNBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,163
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23 – Wed, Jul 29
Johannesburg JNBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,169
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23 – Wed, Jul 29
Johannesburg JNBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,171
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Thu, Jul 23 – Wed, Jul 29
Johannesburg JNBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,177
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Tue, Jul 21 – Sun, Jul 26
Johannesburg JNBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,201
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Tue, Jul 21 – Sun, Jul 26
Johannesburg JNBEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£1,213
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How much do flights to El Nido, Palawan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£555

Cheapest round-trip

£1,163

Average round-trip

£1,602

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

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
El Nido
Average flights per week
272
Flight distance

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
CebGoSRQDGNo
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

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
13 Jul
36%
30°C28°C
20 Jul
50%
29°C28°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
76%
30°C27°C
21 Jul
77%
30°C28°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
71%
30°C27°C
22 Jul
72%
30°C28°C
Thursday
16 Jul
78%
30°C27°C
23 Jul
82%
29°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
78%
30°C27°C
24 Jul
81%
28°C26°C
Saturday
18 Jul
75%
30°C27°C
25 Jul
65%
30°C27°C
Sunday
19 Jul
70%
30°C28°C
26 Jul
72%
30°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to El Nido, Palawan. The most popular airlines for this route are CebGo, Cebu Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways. Johannesburg and El Nido, Palawan have 272 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
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 Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and El Nido, Palawan?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and El Nido, Palawan with CebGo, Cebu Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and El Nido, Palawan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and El Nido, Palawan?
Traveling between Johannesburg 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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do flights between Johannesburg and El Nido, Palawan arrive?

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