Travelling from Dubai to El Nido Airport (ENI): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Dubai. Explore your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when organising your flight from Dubai to El Nido Airport (ENI).
El Nido is 4 hours ahead of Dubai. El Nido Airport is located in El Nido, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Dubai to ENI. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
DXB is approximately 14 kilometres from central Dubai. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the best route and your public transport options.
After a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Dubai to El Nido Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
On public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 2 hours and 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Dubai to ENI? Check in to a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
About El Nido Airport (ENI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dubai to El Nido Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ENI instead:
Getting from El Nido Airport (ENI) to central El Nido
From El Nido Airport, El Nido is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 3 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to El Nido Airport (ENI)
222 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to El Nido Airport. Return flights start from 413 €. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from Dubai to ENI. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Dubai to El Nido Airport across the entire month. We've made the lowest fares green, so you can easily find a flight your budget will love.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when fares go down. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for cheap tickets from Dubai to ENI.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to El Nido Airport (ENI)
May is the busiest month for flights from Dubai to El Nido Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to El Nido in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in El Nido is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Dubai to ENI in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 25ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap flights from Dubai to El Nido Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about El Nido
After locking in your flight from Dubai to El Nido Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring El Nido:
Big Lagoon and Secret Lagoon are a couple of leading attractions to put on your El Nido travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Nacpan Beach.
Complete your El Nido trip with a car rental
Grab the keys to one of our car rentals in El Nido and explore at your own pace. Easily compare rates from trusted rental companies in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Dubai to El Nido Airport.