Direct (nonstop) flights from Manila to El Nido

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

MNL
Ninoy Aquino International
🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines
ENI
El Nido Airport
🇵🇭 El Nido, 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
MNL → ENI
Flight Time
1h 35m
Distance
252 mi
AirSWIFT T6 AirSWIFT
Route
MNL → ENI
Flight Time
1h 35m
Distance
252 mi

Alternative Routes

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

MNL USU (Busuanga) ENI
Leg 1: 1h 25m (175 mi) Leg 2: 40m (80 mi) Total: ~2h 5m 🍃 72 kg CO₂ (+53% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MNL → USU
1h 25m · 175 mi
View MNL to USU flights →
Leg 2
USU → ENI
40m · 80 mi
View USU to ENI flights →
MNL MPH (Caticlan) ENI
Leg 1: 1h 10m (188 mi) Leg 2: 1h 13m (179 mi) Total: ~2h 23m 🍃 93 kg CO₂ (+98% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MNL → MPH
1h 10m · 188 mi
View MNL to MPH flights →
Leg 2
MPH → ENI
1h 13m · 179 mi
View MPH to ENI flights →
MNL CEB (Cebu City) ENI
Leg 1: 1h 30m (351 mi) Leg 2: 1h 48m (316 mi) Total: ~3h 18m 🍃 149 kg CO₂ (+217% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MNL → CEB
1h 30m · 351 mi
View MNL to CEB flights →
Leg 2
CEB → ENI
1h 48m · 316 mi
View CEB to ENI flights →
MNL TAG (Panglao) ENI
Leg 1: 1h 35m (386 mi) Leg 2: 1h 48m (316 mi) Total: ~3h 23m 🍃 156 kg CO₂ (+232% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MNL → TAG
1h 35m · 386 mi
View MNL to TAG flights →
Leg 2
TAG → ENI
1h 48m · 316 mi
View TAG to ENI flights →

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ENI → MNL: Flights from El Nido to Manila

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Which airlines fly nonstop from Manila to El Nido?

2 airlines: Cebgo, AirSWIFT.

Is there a nonstop flight from Manila to El Nido?

Yes. 2 airlines: Cebgo, AirSWIFT.

How far is Manila from El Nido?

The flight distance from Manila to El Nido 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 Manila to El Nido?

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 Manila to El Nido?

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

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

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 Ninoy Aquino International for this flight?

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