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Flights from Manila to El Nido

There are no direct flights from Manila to El Nido. The easiest way is one stop via Caticlan or Cebu City, about 4h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 15m
MNLENIMPH

Manila to El Nido at a glance

Fastest journey4h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Caticlan or Cebu City

Best ways to fly from Manila to El Nido

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MNL Caticlan (MPH) ENI
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, PAL Express, Philippines AirAsia · Leg 2: Cebgo
Self-transfer likely ~4h 15m
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MNL Cebu City (CEB) ENI
Leg 1: PAL Express, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia · Leg 2: Cebgo
Self-transfer likely ~4h 51m
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3
MNL Tagbilaran (TAG) ENI
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, PAL Express · Leg 2: Cebgo
Self-transfer likely ~4h 56m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
414 km257 miles
Journey time
4h 15mestimate
Time difference
NoneEl Nido vs Manila
Currency in El Nido
PHP
Airports
MNL → ENI

Flights from Manila to El Nido: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Manila to El Nido?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Caticlan, Cebu City and Tagbilaran. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Manila to El Nido?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 414 km.
Where do you change planes between Manila and El Nido?
The best connecting points are Caticlan (MPH), Cebu City (CEB) and Tagbilaran (TAG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Manila and El Nido?
Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). El Nido: El Nido Airport (ENI).

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