Key hubs
El Nido airport and railway station
- Airport
- El Nido Airport (ENI), also called Lio Airport, about 4 km from the town centre; served by Cebgo from Manila-area, Cebu and other cities per Wikipedia. Puerto Princesa (PPS) is the larger gateway, 269 km away
- Railway station
- None. There are no passenger trains in Palawan; use flights, vans or buses
- Getting around
- Tricycles in town and to nearby beaches; scooters and hired vehicles for Nacpan; boats for everything on the bay
How to reach El Nido by air
El Nido Airport (ENI), also called Lio Airport, is about 4 km from the town and is served by Cebgo from places such as Manila-area airports and Cebu, according to Wikipedia. Puerto Princesa (PPS) is the larger airport, about 269 km away. Wikipedia lists Air India flying Delhi to Manila; confirm routes and connections yourself.
How to reach El Nido by train
There is no railway in Palawan, so there is no station. Use flights, vans, buses or boats.
How to reach El Nido by road
From Puerto Princesa, vans and buses take about 4 to 5 hours, per Wikivoyage, with an overland national road via Taytay. Vans can be crowded and the driving fast, which can upset passengers prone to motion sickness. Fast ferries also run between Coron and El Nido.
Getting around El Nido
Tricycles serve the town and nearby beaches, and scooters and hired cars reach Nacpan. Island hopping and everything on Bacuit Bay is by outrigger boat. Agree fares and times before you set out.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in El Nido
- Carry prescriptions and a medical summary. The nearest large hospitals are in Puerto Princesa, about 269 km away, so travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is sensible.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.