Direct (nonstop) flights from El Nido to Manila

2 airlines fly nonstop from El Nido Airport (ENI) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL). It's 252 miles (405 km), about 1h 35m in the air. Operated by Cebgo, AirSWIFT.

ENI
El Nido Airport
🇵🇭 El Nido, Philippines
MNL
Ninoy Aquino International
🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines
Flight Time
1h 35m
Distance
252 mi
405 km
CO₂/pax
47 kg
−25 kg vs. layover
Airlines
2
Cebgo +1
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Cebgo Cebgo AirSWIFT AirSWIFT

Route data last updated: May 28, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Cebgo DG Cebgo
Route
ENI → MNL
Flight Time
1h 35m
Distance
252 mi
AirSWIFT T6 AirSWIFT
Route
ENI → MNL
Flight Time
1h 35m
Distance
252 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from El Nido to Manila with one stop · direct emits 47 kg CO₂ per passenger

ENI USU (Busuanga) MNL
Leg 1: 40m (80 mi) Leg 2: 1h 20m (175 mi) Total: ~2h 🍃 72 kg CO₂ (+53% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ENI → USU
40m · 80 mi
View ENI to USU flights →
Leg 2
USU → MNL
1h 20m · 175 mi
View USU to MNL flights →
ENI MPH (Caticlan) MNL
Leg 1: 1h 5m (179 mi) Leg 2: 1h 10m (188 mi) Total: ~2h 15m 🍃 93 kg CO₂ (+98% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ENI → MPH
1h 5m · 179 mi
View ENI to MPH flights →
Leg 2
MPH → MNL
1h 10m · 188 mi
View MPH to MNL flights →
ENI CEB (Cebu City) MNL
Leg 1: 1h 48m (316 mi) Leg 2: 1h 28m (351 mi) Total: ~3h 16m 🍃 149 kg CO₂ (+217% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ENI → CEB
1h 48m · 316 mi
View ENI to CEB flights →
Leg 2
CEB → MNL
1h 28m · 351 mi
View CEB to MNL flights →
ENI TAG (Panglao) MNL
Leg 1: 1h 48m (316 mi) Leg 2: 1h 30m (386 mi) Total: ~3h 18m 🍃 156 kg CO₂ (+232% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ENI → TAG
1h 48m · 316 mi
View ENI to TAG flights →
Leg 2
TAG → MNL
1h 30m · 386 mi
View TAG to MNL flights →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from El Nido to Manila?

A nonstop flight from El Nido (ENI) to Manila (MNL) takes approximately 1 hours and 35 minutes. The distance is 252 miles (405 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from El Nido to Manila?

2 airlines: Cebgo, AirSWIFT.

Is there a nonstop flight from El Nido to Manila?

Yes. 2 airlines: Cebgo, AirSWIFT.

How far is El Nido from Manila?

The flight distance from El Nido to Manila is 252 miles (405 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as London to Paris.

What type of aircraft flies from El Nido to Manila?

At 1h 35m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from El Nido to Manila?

Roughly 47 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 235 km.

Is the return flight from Manila to El Nido also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from El Nido to Manila?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at El Nido Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.