Cheap flights from Melbourne to El Nido, Palawan from £297

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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£297
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Tue, Jul 28
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£300
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£306
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£306
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Tue, Jul 28
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£335
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£341
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£622
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£625
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30 – Wed, Aug 5
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£672
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£685
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27 – Sat, Aug 1
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£707
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Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£717
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How much do flights to El Nido, Palawan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£297

Cheapest round-trip

£622

Average round-trip

£753

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
Melbourne
Arrive to
El Nido
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
CebGoSRQDGNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Cathay PacificCPACXNo

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 Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to El Nido, Palawan. The most popular airlines for this route are CebGo, Jetstar Airways, Cebu Pacific, Scoot, and Cathay Pacific. Melbourne and El Nido, Palawan have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
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 Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
Which airlines fly between Melbourne and El Nido, Palawan?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and El Nido, Palawan with CebGo, Jetstar Airways, Cebu Pacific, Scoot, Cathay Pacific.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and El Nido, Palawan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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 Melbourne and El Nido, Palawan?
Traveling between Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do flights between Melbourne and El Nido, Palawan arrive?

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