Cheap flights from Manila to El Nido, Palawan from £118

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1 stop
Thu, Jul 16
Manila MNLEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£118
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Tue, Jul 7
Manila MNLEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£128
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Wed, Jul 15
Manila MNLEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£130
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Sat, Jul 11
Manila MNLEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£131
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Tue, Jul 14
Manila MNLEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£132
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Thu, Jul 9
Manila MNLEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£133
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Sun, Jul 19 – Fri, Jul 24
Manila MNLEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£229
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Thu, Jul 16 – Mon, Jul 20
Manila MNLEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£243
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Wed, Jul 15 – Mon, Jul 20
Manila MNLEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£255
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Thu, Jul 16 – Tue, Jul 21
Manila MNLEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£260
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Fri, Jul 17 – Mon, Jul 20
Manila MNLEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£263
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Thu, Jul 9 – Tue, Jul 14
Manila MNLEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£264
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How much do flights to El Nido, Palawan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£118

Cheapest round-trip

£229

Average round-trip

£295

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

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
Ninoy Aquino International
Arrive to
El Nido
Average flights per week
198
Flight distance

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

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

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
8 Jun
73%
30°C28°C
15 Jun
86%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
9 Jun
73%
30°C28°C
16 Jun
73%
30°C28°C
Wednesday
10 Jun
74%
30°C28°C
17 Jun
73%
30°C28°C
Thursday
11 Jun
73%
30°C27°C
18 Jun
73%
30°C28°C
Friday
12 Jun
78%
30°C28°C
19 Jun
73%
30°C28°C
Saturday
13 Jun
78%
29°C27°C
20 Jun
73%
30°C28°C
Sunday
14 Jun
86%
29°C27°C
21 Jun
73%
30°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Airswift, Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia, CebGo, and Philippine Airlines. Manila and El Nido, Palawan have 198 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Manila?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manila and Cebu, Caticlan, London, Puerto Princesa, Busuanga, Palawan, Del Carmen, Davao, Panglao, Tagbilaran, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Tacloban, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod, Iloilo City, Singapore, Dumaguete, Denpasar, Legazpi.
What are the most popular routes to and from El Nido, Palawan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as El Nido, Palawan and 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, Dumaguete.
What airports are near Manila?
The main airport in Manila is Ninoy Aquino International. It is also served by Ninoy Aquino International, Clark International.
Which airlines fly between Manila and El Nido, Palawan?
Currently, you can fly between Manila and El Nido, Palawan with Airswift, Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia, CebGo, Philippine Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Manila and El Nido, Palawan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Manila 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 Manila and El Nido, Palawan?
Traveling between Manila 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 Manila?
There are a number of airports in and around Manila. The main one is Ninoy Aquino International and other nearby airports include Ninoy Aquino International, Clark International
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Manila 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 Manila, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Manila 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 Manila and El Nido, Palawan depart?
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