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How to get fromCairns to El Nidoby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to El Nido by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to El Nido Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to El Nido Airport (ENI)plane plane CNS - ENI
    15h 37m
    ₱21,977–60,182

  2. Fly to Puerto Princesa, Minivan

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Puerto Princesa (PPS)plane plane CNS - PPS
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nidobus bus
    20h 22m
    ₱23,432–62,989

  3. Fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane CNS - MNL
    2. Take the ferry from Baseco Port to El Nido Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    37h 1m
    ₱26,269–150,559

Cairns (CNS) to El Nido Airport (ENI) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration15h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket₱21,856Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,268.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 37m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and El Nido, Philippines?

Qantas, Jetstar, and six other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to El Nido Airport (ENI) twice daily.

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