What is the cheapest way to get from Kuching to El Nido?

The cheapest way to get from Kuching to El Nido is to fly and ferry which costs ₱8,000 - ₱23,000 and takes 25h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kuching to El Nido?

The fastest way to get from Kuching to El Nido is to fly which takes 10h 25m and costs ₱9,500 - ₱31,000.

How far is it from Kuching to El Nido?

The distance between Kuching and El Nido is 1487 km.

How long does it take to get from Kuching to El Nido?

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Kuching to El Nido, including transfers.

Where can I stay near El Nido?

There are 675+ hotels available in El Nido.

Kuching to El Nido - 3 ways to travel via plane, Minivan, and ferry

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

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Fly to El Nido Airport
best
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to El Nido Airport (ENI)plane KCH - ENI
10h 25m
₱9,614–30,734
Fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane KCH - MNL
2. Take the ferry from Manila North Harbor Pier 4 to Coronferry
3. Take the ferry from Coron to El Nido, Palawanferry
25h 14m
₱8,193–22,885
Fly to Puerto Princesa, Minivan
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Puerto Princesa (PPS)plane KCH - PPS
2. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nidobus
13h 40m
₱12,459–32,549

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to El Nido Airport (ENI) flights

15Weekly Planes

12h 38mAverage Duration

₱9,421Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,486.7 km
Duration: 10h 25m

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

Scoot Tigerair, Singapore Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to El Nido Airport (ENI) twice daily.

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