Facts about the transport from El Nido to Manila
| Cheapest Transport | $42 |
| Fastest Transport | 6h 45m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:50 AM |
| Latest Departure | 5:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 8 |
| Distance | 1500 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Atienza InterIsland Ferries |
El Nido to Manila
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El Nido to Manila Destination Reviews
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Maciej MGood experience, smooth check-in, no problems or complaints at all .
El Nido to Manila, flight Economy, AirSWIFT (AirSWIFT), Dec 21, 2025
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Gareth SEasy to book, no problems
El Nido to Manila, flight Economy, AirSWIFT (AirSWIFT), Dec 17, 2022
El Nido to Manila Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry | Atienza InterIsland Ferries | Economy | 00:00 | 19:00 | $33.60 | |
Ferry | Atienza InterIsland Ferries | Premium | 06:00 | 12:00 | $26.60 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 07:00 | 15:35 | $164.73 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 07:35 | 09:10 | $204.35 | |
Ferry | Atienza InterIsland Ferries | Premium | 08:00 | 14:00 | $36.40 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 08:30 | 10:00 | $118.34 | |
Ferry | Atienza InterIsland Ferries | Premium | 11:00 | 17:00 | $26.60 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 11:50 | 13:20 | $110.84 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 12:55 | 19:30 | $338.86 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 13:50 | 19:30 | $340.01 | |
Ferry | Atienza InterIsland Ferries | Economy | 15:00 | 08:00 | $23.80 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 15:50 | 17:20 | $118.34 | |
Ferry | Atienza InterIsland Ferries | Premium | 17:00 | 23:00 | $26.60 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 17:35 | 19:05 | $118.34 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 18:05 | 19:35 | $118.34 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 18:30 | 20:00 | $200.89 | |
Ferry | Atienza InterIsland Ferries | Economy | 20:00 | 14:00 | $23.80 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 20:30 | 22:00 | $152.98 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 22:10 | 23:40 | $189.71 |
How to get from El Nido to Manila
Travelling between El Nido and Manila is possible by Flight and ferry. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Ferry is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 410.04 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 215.35.
How long does it take to get from El Nido to Manila?
It can take you anywhere between 7 and 30 hours to travel between El Nido and Manila depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between El Nido and Manila. Flight will bring you to your destination in 6h 45m. Ferry does a much slower job and take about 1d 6h to reach Manila.
How much does it cost to get from El Nido to Manila?
Travelling between El Nido and Manila can be as cheap as USD 215.35 if you opt for a AirSWIFT, Cebu Pacific flight and as expensive as USD 410.04 if you buy a CebGo, Cebu Pacific flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between El Nido and Manila ?
- 8 by flight from El Nido to Manila starting from 06:50 El Nido Airport until 13:25 El Nido Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from El Nido to Manila.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Ferry
Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.
Companies operating ferry routes between El Nido and Manila
Atienza InterIsland Ferries
What is the most popular transport to get from El Nido to Manila?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Ferry remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 63% travelled aboard a ferry
- 37% chosen flight
Transportation from El Nido to Manila
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Ferries$ 42.00
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Flights$ 215.35
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Trains are not available
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Buses are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available