There are 2 ways to get from El Nido to Sabah by plane or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from El Nido Airport
best- Fly from El Nido Airport (ENI) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane ENI - BKI
7h 42mRM 608–1,610Minivan to Puerto Princesa, fly
- Take the bus from El Nido to Puerto Princesa Airportbus
- Fly from Puerto Princesa (PPS) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane PPS - BKI
12h 17mRM 1,012–2,362
El Nido Airport (ENI) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Nido to Sabah is to fly which costs RM 600 - RM 1700 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from El Nido to Sabah is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs RM 600 - RM 1700.
The distance between El Nido and Sabah is 699 km.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from El Nido to Sabah, including transfers.
There are 1136+ hotels available in Sabah.
What companies run services between El Nido, Philippines and Sabah, Malaysia?
Cebgo, AirAsia Philippines, and Philippine Airlines fly from El Nido Airport (ENI) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) twice daily.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from El Nido Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Mactan–Cebu, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 600–1,600
Flights from El Nido Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Bohol-Panglao International, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 600–1,600
Flights from Puerto Princesa to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 950–1,400
- Website
- flyroyalbrunei.com
Flights from Puerto Princesa to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Manila, Bandar Seri Begawan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 750–2,300
- Phone
- +63 917 686 1118
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from El Nido to Puerto Princesa Airport
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