Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to El Nido, Palawan from £221

Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to El Nido, Palawan from £221

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2 stops
Thu, May 14
Kota Kinabalu BKIEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£221
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Thu, May 14
Kota Kinabalu BKIEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£227
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2 stops
Thu, May 14
Kota Kinabalu BKIEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£246
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2 stops
Sun, May 10
Kota Kinabalu BKIEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£255
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2 stops
Sun, May 10
Kota Kinabalu BKIEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£258
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2 stops
Tue, May 12
Kota Kinabalu BKIEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£258
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Thu, May 14 – Sun, May 17
Kota Kinabalu BKIEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£459
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2 stops
Thu, May 14 – Tue, May 19
Kota Kinabalu BKIEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£471
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2 stops
Tue, May 12 – Sun, May 17
Kota Kinabalu BKIEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£471
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2 stops
Thu, May 14 – Tue, May 19
Kota Kinabalu BKIEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£496
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2 stops
Sun, May 10 – Thu, May 14
Kota Kinabalu BKIEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£501
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Thu, May 14 – Tue, May 19
Kota Kinabalu BKIEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£511
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How much do flights to El Nido, Palawan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£221

Cheapest round-trip

£459

Average round-trip

£479

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Airswift

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
Kota Kinabalu International
Arrive to
El Nido
Average flights per week
301
Flight distance

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirswiftATXT6No
CebGoSRQDGNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo

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
27 Apr
30°C28°C
4 May
88%
29°C27°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
88%
30°C28°C
5 May
83%
30°C27°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
85%
30°C28°C
6 May
89%
30°C27°C
Thursday
30 Apr
77%
30°C27°C
7 May
83%
30°C27°C
Friday
1 May
88%
30°C28°C
8 May
30°C27°C
Saturday
2 May
82%
30°C28°C
9 May
30°C27°C
Sunday
3 May
88%
30°C27°C
10 May
30°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Airswift, CebGo, AirAsia, Scoot, and Cebu Pacific. Kota Kinabalu and El Nido, Palawan have 301 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.
Which airlines fly between Kota Kinabalu and El Nido, Palawan?
Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and El Nido, Palawan with Airswift, CebGo, AirAsia, Scoot, Cebu Pacific.
When’s the best time to travel between Kota Kinabalu and El Nido, Palawan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu and El Nido, Palawan?
Traveling between Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu?
There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do flights between Kota Kinabalu 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.

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