How To Get To El Nido, Palawan

There are several ways of getting to El Nido. You can choose the best route for you depending on your budget and comfort.

Once you get to El Nido, Palawan, you could easily find us: Lally & Abet is right beside the bus terminal in El Nido.

  1. Direct flight from Manila to Lio Airport, El Nido, Palawan

    1. ITI (Island Transvoyager Inc.)

      ITI flies directly from Manila to Lio Airport in El Nido thrice a day, every day, including weekends.

      Flights of Lally and Abet guests with them can be confirmed only 5 days prior to flight.

      ITI is located at ITI Hangar No. 5-03-127, Andrews Avenue (near PAL Medical Center), Domestic Airport, Pasay City.

      telephone numbers: +63+(2)+ 8515674, +63+(2)+ 8515667, +63+(2)+ 8545220

      email:

    2. Seair

      Seair has seasonal routes from Manila to El Nido. Please contact them for availability. (As of November 2008, there is no Manila to El Nido flights)

      Seair office: 2nd Floor Doña Concepcion Bldg. Arnaiz Ave. Makati City, Philippines 1200

      SEAIR CALL CENTER - +632 849.0100

      Makati/Manila - Commercial

      Commercial FAX: +63 2 849.0219

      Reservation FAX: +63 2 849.0239

    *** Free transfer (Lio Airport – Resort – Lio Airport) is included in Lally and Abet guests availing of our daily package rates.
  2. Commercial flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa + 5 to 7 hour road travel to El Nido

    Guests can book a commercial flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa with any the following carriers:
    1. Philippine Airlines

      PNB Financial Center
      Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Avenue
      CCP Complex, Pasay City

      email:

      Reservations
      Manila, Philippines (24 hours)
      Tel: (632) 855-8888
      (632) 855-7888 for Mabuhay (Business) Class, Mabuhay Miles Elite and Premier Elite Members

      For USA and Canada: 1-800-I-FLY-PAL

      For Australia : 1-300-888-PAL

    2. Cebu Pacific Airlines

      Manila Office:
      Tel: +63-2-70-20-888

      Cebu Office:
      Tel: +63-32-230-8888

    3. Air Philippines

      Business Address:
      R1 Hangar, APC Gate 1, Andrews Avenue, Nichols, Pasay City, Philippines

      Contact Nos.
      Trunkline: +63(2)851-7601
      Reservations: +63(2)855-9000
      Reservations Fax: +63(2)851-7922

    Upon your arrival in Puerto Princesa Domestic Airport, you can take:

    1. A Bus

      Daily buses depart from the San Jose Terminal in Puerto Princesa for El Nido at 7:00am, 9:00am and 11:00 am (last trip). You can take a tricycle from the airport to the bus terminal. Bus fare is approximately Php 300 to 350 per person.
      Tel: +63-919-716-2210
    2. Shuttle Van

      There is a regular Shuttle Van from Puerto Princesa to El Nido, departing San Jose Terminal at 7:00 am and 11:00 am. Prebooking is necessary at Fortwally Shuttle Company, Tel. 0920-9815702.
    3. Private Van

      We can arrange a private van to pick you up from Puerto Princesa Airport or any other point in Puerto Princesa and take you to Lally and Abet Beach Cottages in El Nido. Private vans can comfortably fit 6-8 people, including their luggages. A one way trip for a private van costs about Php 9,000- 12,000. Please let us know if you would like us to arrange transportation for you when you make your reservation with us.