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2 stops
Sun, May 3
Shanghai PVGEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£253
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Sun, May 3
Shanghai PVGEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£259
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Sat, May 2
Shanghai PVGEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£259
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2 stops
Sat, May 2
Shanghai PVGEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£284
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2 stops
Sat, May 2
Shanghai PVGEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£304
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Shanghai PVGEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£308
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2 stops
Sun, May 3 – Thu, May 7
Shanghai PVGEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£480
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2 stops
Sun, May 3 – Thu, May 7
Shanghai PVGEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£486
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2 stops
Sat, May 2 – Thu, May 7
Shanghai PVGEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£486
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2 stops
Sat, May 2 – Thu, May 7
Shanghai PVGEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£492
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2 stops
Sat, May 2 – Thu, May 7
Shanghai PVGEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£511
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 27 – Sat, May 2
Shanghai PVGEl Nido, Palawan ENI
£537
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How much do flights to El Nido, Palawan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£253

Cheapest round-trip

£480

Average round-trip

£556

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

₱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
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
El Nido
Average flights per week
390
Flight distance

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
CebGoSRQDGNo
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
AirswiftATXT6No
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes

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 Apr
29°C26°C
20 Apr
29°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
29°C26°C
21 Apr
88%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
29°C26°C
22 Apr
85%
30°C27°C
Thursday
16 Apr
29°C25°C
23 Apr
30°C27°C
Friday
17 Apr
29°C25°C
24 Apr
30°C27°C
Saturday
18 Apr
29°C26°C
25 Apr
30°C28°C
Sunday
19 Apr
86%
29°C26°C
26 Apr
30°C28°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to El Nido, Palawan. The most popular airlines for this route are CebGo, Cebu Pacific, Cathay Pacific, Airswift, and China Eastern Airlines. Shanghai and El Nido, Palawan have 390 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
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 Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and El Nido, Palawan?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and El Nido, Palawan with CebGo, Cebu Pacific, Cathay Pacific, Airswift, China Eastern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and El Nido, Palawan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and El Nido, Palawan?
Traveling between Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and El Nido, Palawan arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and El Nido, Palawan depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and El Nido, Palawan arrive?

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