Rome2Rio

How to get fromZamboanga City to El Nidoby plane, ferry, bus, taxi, or car ferry

Find Transport to El Nido

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Zamboanga City to El Nido by plane, ferry, bus, taxi, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Zamboanga International Airport to El Nido Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to El Nido Airport (ENI)plane plane ZAM - ENI
    7h 2m
    ₱5,982–15,946

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Manilaferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Manila North Harbor Pier 4 to Coronferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Coron to El Nido, Palawanferry ferry
    2d 3h
    ₱2,932–15,015

  3. Fly Zamboanga International Airport to Puerto Princesa, Minivan

    1. Fly from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Puerto Princesa (PPS)plane plane ZAM - PPS
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nidobus bus
    9h 7m
    ₱9,570–14,718

  4. Bus to Pagadian, fly to El Nido Airport

    1. Take the bus from Zamboanga to Pagadian Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Pagadian (PAG) to El Nido Airport (ENI)plane plane PAG - ENI
    11h 34m
    ₱4,452–21,963

  5. Bus to Dipolog Airport, fly to El Nido Airport

    1. Take the bus from Zamboanga to Dipologbus bus
    2. Fly from Dipolog Airport (DPL) to El Nido Airport (ENI)plane plane DPL - ENI
    14h 32m
    ₱6,296–33,024

  6. Bus, taxi to Ozamiz City Airport, fly to El Nido Airport

    1. Take the bus from Zamboanga to Kapataganbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kapatagan to Ozamiz City Airport (OZC)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Ozamiz City Airport (OZC) to El Nido Airport (ENI)plane plane OZC - ENI
    14h 42m
    ₱6,881–33,790

  7. Ferry, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Manilaferry ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Manila to Coroncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Coron to El Nido, Palawanferry ferry
    2d 6h
    ₱3,432–13,415

Zamboanga City to El Nido by ferry and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket₱2,932Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Zamboanga City to El Nido.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 563.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Zamboanga City, Philippines and El Nido, Philippines?

Cebu Pacific, Cebgo, and AirSWIFT fly from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to El Nido Airport (ENI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Zamboanga to El Nido, Palawan via Manila North Harbor Pier 4, Coron, and Coron in around 2d 3h.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Philippines

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides