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How to get fromEl Nido to Kota Kinabaluby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from El Nido to Kota Kinabalu by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from El Nido Airport

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    1. Fly from El Nido Airport (ENI) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane ENI - BKI
    8h 54m
    RM 528–1,535

  2. Minivan to Puerto Princesa, fly

    1. Take the bus from El Nido to Puerto Princesa Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Puerto Princesa (PPS) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane PPS - BKI
    12h 14m
    RM 1,034–2,189

El Nido Airport (ENI) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
TicketRM 502Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 706 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between El Nido, Philippines and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

AirSWIFT, AirAsia Philippines, and three other airlines fly from El Nido Airport (ENI) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) twice daily.

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