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Tue, Oct 13
Puerto Princesa PPSEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£129
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Sun, Oct 18
Puerto Princesa PPSEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£136
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Fri, Oct 16
Puerto Princesa PPSEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£140
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2 stops
Wed, Oct 14
Puerto Princesa PPSEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£169
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Wed, Oct 14
Puerto Princesa PPSEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£171
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Mon, Oct 12
Puerto Princesa PPSEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£177
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Sun, Oct 18 – Thu, Oct 22
Puerto Princesa PPSEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£261
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Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18
Puerto Princesa PPSEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£271
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Sun, Oct 18 – Tue, Oct 20
Puerto Princesa PPSEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£283
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Fri, Oct 16 – Tue, Oct 20
Puerto Princesa PPSEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£286
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Sun, Oct 18 – Thu, Oct 22
Puerto Princesa PPSEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£288
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Sun, Oct 18 – Wed, Oct 21
Puerto Princesa PPSEl Nido, Palawan ENI
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How much do flights to El Nido, Palawan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£129

Cheapest round-trip

£261

Average round-trip

£289

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Puerto Princesa International
Arrive to
El Nido
Average flights per week
124
Flight distance

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
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Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes
Philippines AirAsiaEZDZ2No
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
187
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
28 Sep
83%
30°C26°C
5 Oct
89%
28°C27°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
60%
30°C26°C
6 Oct
88%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
77%
29°C26°C
7 Oct
88%
28°C26°C
Thursday
1 Oct
69%
30°C26°C
8 Oct
85%
28°C26°C
Friday
2 Oct
52%
29°C26°C
9 Oct
85%
28°C25°C
Saturday
3 Oct
87%
28°C26°C
10 Oct
86%
28°C26°C
Sunday
4 Oct
89%
28°C27°C
11 Oct
81%
28°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, and Cathay Pacific. Puerto Princesa and El Nido, Palawan have 124 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Puerto Princesa?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Puerto Princesa and Manila, Cebu, Del Carmen, London, Manchester, Caticlan, Bali, Denpasar, Panglao, Bangkok, Singapore, Iloilo City, Davao, Angeles, Seoul, Dumaguete, Hong Kong, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei.

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.

What airports are near Puerto Princesa?

The main airport in Puerto Princesa is Puerto Princesa International. It is also served by Puerto Princesa International.

Which airlines fly between Puerto Princesa and El Nido, Palawan?

Currently, you can fly between Puerto Princesa and El Nido, Palawan with Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Cathay Pacific.

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Puerto Princesa 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 Puerto Princesa and El Nido, Palawan?

Traveling between Puerto Princesa 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 Puerto Princesa?

There are a number of airports in and around Puerto Princesa. The main one is Puerto Princesa International and other nearby airports include Puerto Princesa International

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Puerto Princesa 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 Puerto Princesa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Puerto Princesa 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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