On this page, you can find and book flights for the Cebu City — El Nido route. The 498 km flight takes about an hour, with approximately 14 flights available per week.
Direct service is provided by Cebgo, Cebu Pacific, and AirSwift. Before booking, we recommend checking the price chart and information on how to get to Cebu City airport and from El Nido airport to your holiday destination.
The table shows direct flights Cebu City → El Nido on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 50 min. Regular flights are operated by AirSWIFT, Cebgo and Cebu Pacific. Departures from Mactan-Cebu International Airport airports, arrivals at El Nido.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Cebu City — El Nido by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 127 in b, and the most expensive are around AED 582 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
The climate in El Nido is highly seasonal: May is the hottest month with temperatures reaching 29.9°C, while rainfall peaks in July with over 446 mm of precipitation. The period from June to October sees the highest number of cloudy and humid days.
From a budget perspective, the most cost-effective time to fly is November, when ticket prices start AED 127. The highest fares are recorded in June—starting AED 449—and significant price increases are also observed in March and April.
The optimal time for a trip is considered to be between February and April: these are the driest months with comfortable temperatures. In February, you can find tickets AED 182, making this month the best compromise between weather and travel cost.
Three airlines operate flights between the islands, with AirSwift and Cebgo leading in terms of flight frequency. Most flights on this route are direct, allowing you to reach your destination as quickly as possible. You can check the current schedule for specific days of the week and fare details in the list below.
Flights Cebu City — El Nido depart from Mactan-Cebu International Airport and arrive at El Nido. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 498 km. A direct flight takes about 1 hour on average, depending on the aircraft type and weather conditions.
Regular air service between the islands is provided by AirSwift, Cebgo, and Cebu Pacific.
Yes, direct flights are available on this route, allowing you to reach the resort as quickly as possible without layovers at other airports.
Flights arrive at El Nido Airport (ENI), also known as Lio Airport. It is located in close proximity to the tourist areas of Palawan Island.
Ticket prices are dynamic and depend on the season. You can check the current minimum for your dates and price trends in the low fare calendar on this page.
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