How to get to El Nido ?

There are basically 3 different ways to reach El Nido depending on your budget and the duration of your stay in Palawan : by direct flight (with ITI), by boat (San Nicholas) or by flight + road (with Seair company).

by direct flight from Manila to El Nido with the private company Island Transvoyager Inc.
by flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa then travelling by road to El Nido
by direct boat from Manila to El Nido

Direct Flight Manila - El Nido

The fastest and most direct way to get to El Nido is from Manila. Island Transvoyager Inc.(ITI) operates daily flights to El Nido using a 19-seater Dornier 228 aircraft. The flight takes a maximum of 90 minutes and lands directly at El Nido Airport. ITI offers 3 flights daily from Manila direct to El Nido and back (morning, midday and afternoon). Manila-El Nido flights can be booked only 5 days before departure, while the return flight can be booked in advance through their GSA at Artcafe, email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for reservations. For information, one way fare is PHP 6,750 per person. There is a 10kg weight restriction, incl. hand luggage. Manila - El Nido bookings can be made only at ITI directly (Tel. : +63 (0) 2 851 56 74 / email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). N.B. ITI is the charter airline of El Nido Resorts and their guests can get advanced reservations confirmed.

South East Asian Airline (SEAIR) also operates flights 2-3 times a week from Manila to El Nido via Busuanga. For updated flight times, online bookings and information call directly SEAIR : +63 (02) 851 56 74 or +63 (02) 749 01 00 or click on their logo. We don't like to say bad things about companies operating in El Nido as they bring you us over here but it is worth saying that if you have important connecting flights from El Nido, you should focus on their cancellation policy before you book your flight with SEAIR as they were unfortunately not able to provide a regular service over the past few months.

Upon arrival at El Nido Airport, you will be transferred to the village of El Nido with motorized tricylces. Travelling time from El Nido Airport to El Nido village is around 15 minutes.

Flight/Road : Manila - Puerto Princesa - El Nido

The second way to reach El Nido is to fly first to Puerto Princesa and then to travel by bus from Puerto Princesa to El Nido.

Sweety transport (Mobile/Tel: +63 (0) 91 9716 2210) offer 2 trips a day from El Nido to Puerto Princesa City passing through Taytay and Roxas. The trips generally takes around 8 hours and departures are between 7am and 9pm. The fare is 300 pesos. There is also a corresponding to trips from Puerto Princesa City back to El Nido each day, leaving between 7am and 9am.

Eulen Joy transport (Mobile/Tel: +63 (0) 91 9716 2210) also offer 2 trips a day from El Nido to Puerto Princesa City passing through Taytay and Roxas. The fare is 300 pesos. Similarly they have two corresponding trips from Puerto Princesa City to El Nido. Leaving between 7am and 9am.

Private Air Con shuttle vans on request. PHP 12000 to any were in Palawan. Max 10 persons.

For a better confort and safety precautions, we recommend to rent your own car with Pitstop Bike Adventure (www.pitstopbikeadventure.com). You can inquire at Hibiscus Garden Hotel for availability of 4x4 cars. It is also a charming place to stay if you are planning to spend some time in Puerto Princesa. You can check their website at http://www.puertoprincesahotel.com/

By sea : Manila - El Nido

San Nicolas Lines 02-243 2830 Cargo boats every Wednesday and Saturday to El Nido (30 hours). Atienza Shipping Lines 02-243 8845. El Nido - Coron Thursday midnight (is often delayed). The fare is 910 pesos. Book at least 1 day in advance. The booking office is located next to the Petron gas station.

Depending on your date of arrival, we might be abble to connect you with other guests planning to travel by car from Puerto Princesa or advise you on possible ways to reach El Nido. Let us know in the "comment" of your reservation form.

Get information in El Nido

Drop by El Nido Boutique & Artcafé to sign up for island-hopping tours, beach trips and guided treks or just rent a bicycle or arrange boat charters. You may also book a flight ticket, change money, get some extra cash on your Credit Card, make a phone call or simply get some useful information.

You can also dine and relax in comfort and style at the Artcafe on the breezy 2nd floor and enjoy a Cocktail at the Bar. Judith and Tany made this place a reference for all travelers looking for reliable information !

About El Nido

This website will help you to identify the main operators to arrange your stay in El Nido. However, if you have difficulties to contact some of them, please contact us so that we can help you to secure your bookings.

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