El Nido, officially the Municipality of El Nido, (Tagalog: Bayan ng El Nido), is a 1st class city in the province of Palawan, Philippines. Corresponding to the 2015 survey, it has a population of 41,607 people. It is about 421 kilometres (260 mi) south-west of Manila, and about 238 kilometres (148 mi) north-east of Puerto Princesa, Palawan’s capital. A managed resource protected area, it is known for its white-sand beaches, limestone cliffs coral reefs, and as the gateway to the Bacuit archipelago. El Nido is presently ranked #4 in Condé Nast Traveler's list of "20 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World."

Airport in El Nido Palawan

El Nido Airport

El Nido Airport is also known as Lio Airport, is an airport that served for the general area of El Nido, located in the region of Palawan in the Philippines. It is in the barangay of Villa Libertad, about 4 kilometres (2 mi) from the Poblacion (town proper) of El Nido. This specific airstrip is owned and controlled by AirSWIFT. The grit runway is now partly coated and used as a taxiway for aircraft. There is no flight available from Changi International Airport to El Nido Airport until the present.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to El Nido Palawan

To enjoy a pleasant climate, it is better to travel to El Nido between November and May. The driest (and hottest) months are from March, April, and May, with temperatures reaching up to 41.2°C during the hottest days. If you are not frightened of the hot weather, these are the months we suggest for a trip to El Nido. The average temperature of the water varies between 24.2°C and 26.1°C between December and March and between 26.2°C and 29.1°C from April to November.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in El Nido Palawan

Nacpan Beach - Nacpan Beach is believed to be the most beautiful coastline around El Nido town. With Calitang Beach, they are well-known as El Nido’s Twin Beaches. You can find Nacpan Beach via El Nido Tour E, by leasing a motorbike or hiring a tricycle. It will take you from 45 minutes to 1 hour to get to the beach.

Big Lagoon - There's an explanation of why it's called Big Lagoon - it's big enough to match a LOT of kayaks. There are enough granite formations to go around for everyone, and there are both deep and shallow waters for you to swim.

Pangalusian Island - Pangulasian Island is El Nido Resorts’ Eco-Comfort isle resort in Bacuit Bay, El Nido. The resort is set overlooking a perfect beach and against a backdrop of tropical forest. Also recognized as the “Island of the Sun”, Pangulasian has breath-taking views of both the sunrise and sunset.