Puerto Princesa Airport (PPS) to El Nido (ENI)

Puerto Princesa Airport (PPS) to El Nido (ENI)

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Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido Destination Reviews

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Sabrina S
Very disappointing experience overall. There were many unplanned stops along the way—some for photos, some official breaks, and some without any clear reason. The main issue was the complete lack of communication, which made the already long journey even more frustrating. The van was also clearly overloaded. We were told in advance there would be 5 passengers, but in reality there were 12 plus the driver, despite only 11 seats being available. Although we paid for extra seats for our luggage as requested beforehand, the driver initially tried to squeeze the bags into the back, risking damage. Only after discussing with the manager was the luggage placed on seats—forcing other passengers to hold it on their laps. Additionally, scheduled timeslots do not seem to be respected. Other passengers told us they were supposed to leave two hours earlier but had to wait for us. While this didn’t negatively affect us, it was clearly frustrating for them. Most concerning: there were no seatbelts or proper handholds, and the driving felt fast and unsafe. Overall, poorly organized and not recommended.
Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido, Van Shared van, Lexxus Shuttle, Mar 29, 2026
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Layza J
This transportation is a total rip-off! They don't pick you up at the airport. I had to walk 7 minutes with my backpack and suitcase. They make it seem like they're taking you straight to El Nido, saying it's a 4 hour and 30 minute trip, but they make several stops with people getting on and off along the way. There were even people sitting on laps. It's a small and very cramped van, there's barely any legroom. With all the people getting on and off, they keep opening the luggage compartment, they dropped my suitcase 3 times and it broke in one of those falls. I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE. THIS IS A MESS.
Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido, Van Shared van, Lexxus Shuttle, Mar 29, 2026
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Ariane L
30 minutes late, then 1:30h to do shopping for a really unfriendly old lady from the van before leaving puerto princessa. So arrive almost 1:30h late in El nido But hopefully the van had air conditioning
Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido, Van Shared van, Lexxus Shuttle, Mar 22, 2026
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Mike V
Plus: van left 30min before schedule Plus: i made it alive to El Nido, stops were allright (2x 5min, 1x 30min) Min: we were picking up local people, i was sitting at the back and there are 3 seats, but we had to sit with 4 for 3 hours which was really the most uncomfortable ever, it really hurt my back. So thats the 2 star Min: duration was 6,5 hours with stops (17:00-23:30) i am fine but don’t think you can make it in 5h (so don’t advertise with it) Min: temp went from okay to freezing (bring something) Sitting at the back with 4 was most unpleasant ever, rest was ok. Probably all vans are the same
Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido, Van Van, Fortwally Travel and Tours (Fortwally Transport Service / Fortwally Travel and Tours), Mar 18, 2026
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Clemens
Bumpy ride. And imo bad driving style with a lot of unnecessary breaking and accelerating.
Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido, Van Van, Fortwally Travel and Tours (Fortwally Transport Service / Fortwally Travel and Tours), Mar 18, 2026
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Amin A
Amazing trip! Comfy seats, A/C, driver skills. I would always choose this before a Van. We arrived 20 before. The break was well timed!
Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido, Bus Lazyboy WC, Cherry Bus, Mar 15, 2026
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Marloes K
Very happy that they could pick us up from the hotel, but it felt like it was a livestock transport of tourists combined with a pick up point for locals..
Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido, Van Van, Fortwally Travel and Tours (Fortwally Transport Service / Fortwally Travel and Tours), Mar 15, 2026
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Ella H
The transfer left an hour late and stopped many times. Little communication from the driver and arrived almost 2 hours later than advertised.
Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Mar 11, 2026
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Eveliina L
Shit information. They told us they will pick us up from the airport but we had to walk to their office. Nobody told us this before and some airport guy told us when we asked him. In the office we had to wait a lot and started our trip late. The trip took around 5 hours but we had to stay in the car over 6 hours.
Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido, Van Van, Fortwally Travel and Tours (Fortwally Transport Service / Fortwally Travel and Tours), Mar 4, 2026
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Josef T
all on time
Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido, Van Van, Fortwally Travel and Tours (Fortwally Transport Service / Fortwally Travel and Tours), Mar 4, 2026
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Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
04:40
11:30
$308.29
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
05:40
12:30
$255.64
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
06:05
15:30
$360.95
Flight
Philippine Airlines
Economy
06:35
19:30
$234.15
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
07:35
15:30
$214.25
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
08:10
15:30
$225.52
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
08:40
19:30
$197.44
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
12:45
11:00
$213.39
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
14:00
11:00
$169.56
Flight
Philippine Airlines
Economy
16:45
11:00
$125.15
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
17:15
11:55
$134.38
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
17:40
11:00
$213.39
Flight
Philippine Airlines
Economy
18:20
06:45
$227.52
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
18:40
11:00
$107.27
Flight
Philippine Airlines
Economy
19:20
06:15
$292.97
Flight
Philippine Airlines
Economy
19:50
06:45
$210.50
Flight
Philippine Airlines
Economy
20:55
06:15
$452.15
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
22:05
15:45
$147.64
Flight
Philippine Airlines
Economy
22:55
06:15
$339.11
Flight
Philippine Airlines
Economy
23:20
06:15
$346.03

How to get from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido

When you want to get from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 147.82. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 13.20.

How far is Puerto Princesa Airport from El Nido?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido. Your trip will be a total of 156 miles (250 km). The flying distance is 156 miles (250 km).

How long does it take to get from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido?

The travel time from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 5 to 20 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido?

The cost of the trip from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Palajuanders Travel and Tours: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 13.20 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 147.82.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido:

  • Plane tickets - USD 2.76 to USD 2.76;
  • Van price : USD 13.20;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 147.82 to USD 147.82.

How many trips per day are there between Puerto Princesa Airport and El Nido?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Vans from Puerto Princesa to El Nido depart during the day - there are approximately 9 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Puerto Princesa to El Nido any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Puerto Princesa to El Nido. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 2.76.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Puerto Princesa to El Nido

Cebu Pacific

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Puerto Princesa to El Nido. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 147.82.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Puerto Princesa to El Nido. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Puerto Princesa to El Nido.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 81% opted for a van.
  • 19% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido

Facts about the transport from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido

Cheapest Transport$3
Fastest Transport5h
Earliest Departure3:00 AM
Latest Departure4:45 PM
Departures per day10
Distance250 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCebu Pacific, Eulen Joy Express, Palajuanders Travel and Tours