After getting a few quotes to get to El Nido from the tourist shops on the airport road we came across a few methods to get El Nido from Puerto Princesa and Manila. There’s a few methods to choose from!
Of course, check the current schedules before travel!
MANILA TO EL NIDO
Quick and easy, but pricey
Airlines:
Island Transvoyager, Inc. (ITI Air)
Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAIR)
Place of departure:
Manila; airport depends on airline
Place of arrival:
El Nido Airport, El Nido, Palawan
Flight schedule:
ITI (Manila to El Nido) – 7:30am, 11:30am, 3:00pm
ITI (El Nido to Manila) – 9:30am, 1:00pm, 5:00pm
SEAIR – A few times a week
Length of flight:
Approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes
Estimated budget:
P6,750.00/pax
Type of plane:
Dornier 228-212, 19-seater (ITI)
How to book tickets:
ITI – Direct or through El Nido Boutique and Art Cafe; confirms reservations only 5 days in advance
SEAIR – Online or through agent; accepts advanced bookings but has tendency to cancel
MANILA TO PUERTO PRINCESA
More affordable, but requires long land travel
Airlines:
Cebu Pacific Air
Philippines Airlines
Air Philippines Express
Zest Air
Air Asia
Place of departure:
Manila; airport depends on airline
Place of arrival:
Puerto Princesa International Airport, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Flight schedule:
Several times daily, both ways
Length of flight:
Approx. 1 hour
Type of plane:
Airbus (PAL, Cebu Pacific Air, Air Philippines)
Estimated budget:
P1,000 to P3,000 one-way depending on promo fares
Airport to hotel or bus terminal:
Tricycles will be waiting at airport to take passengers to respective destinations. Estimated budget for tricycle ride: P150 per trip.
PUERTO PRINCESA TO EL NIDO
Via public shuttle van, RO/RO bus, or private hire van
NOTE: Land travel takes 6 hours. To optimize time, take first flight in and last flight out.
PUBLIC SHUTTLE VAN
Contact Information:
Daytripper Palawan
Lexus Shuttle
Camarih Palawan Shuttle Transport
Departure Times:
Click here for Camarih & Lexus trip schedules
Daytripper departs ENI and PPC at 9:00AM daily
Length of ride:
Usually 6 hours with stopover in Roxas (roughly 2.5 hours from PP) and pitstop at terminal in Taytay (1 hour from El Nido)
Estimated budget:
To EN – P700 per person for hotel/airport pickup
To PP – P600 per person for terminal pickup
(additional P100 for hotel/airport drop-off)
Road conditions:
Paved for first 5 hours, last hour rough roads (still safe during rain)
Special tip: Book/buy an extra seat for added comfort.
