Cheap flights from Melbourne to El Nido, Palawan from £361

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2 stops
Tue, Sep 8
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£361
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Mon, Sep 7
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£362
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 9
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£365
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2 stops
Tue, Sep 8
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£365
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Sat, Sep 12
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£366
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 9
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£368
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Wed, Sep 9 – Sun, Sep 13
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£624
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Mon, Sep 7 – Sat, Sep 12
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£635
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 9 – Sun, Sep 13
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£637
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Mon, Sep 7 – Sat, Sep 12
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£650
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Wed, Sep 9 – Sat, Sep 12
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£653
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Wed, Sep 9 – Sat, Sep 12
Melbourne MELEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£668
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How much do flights to El Nido, Palawan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£361

Cheapest round-trip

£624

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
ScootTGWTRNo
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
Philippines AirAsiaEZDZ2No

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
186
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
24 Aug
52%
31°C27°C
31 Aug
73%
31°C28°C
Tuesday
25 Aug
54%
31°C28°C
1 Sep
53%
31°C28°C
Wednesday
26 Aug
28%
31°C27°C
2 Sep
27%
31°C28°C
Thursday
27 Aug
63%
31°C28°C
3 Sep
36%
30°C28°C
Friday
28 Aug
74%
30°C28°C
4 Sep
81%
29°C28°C
Saturday
29 Aug
57%
30°C28°C
5 Sep
83%
29°C27°C
Sunday
30 Aug
81%
30°C28°C
6 Sep
73%
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, Scoot, Cebu Pacific, and Philippines AirAsia. 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, Scoot, Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia.

When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and El Nido, Palawan?

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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?

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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and El Nido, Palawan arrive?

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What time do flights between Melbourne and El Nido, Palawan depart?

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What time do flights between Melbourne and El Nido, Palawan arrive?

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