A resort ten minutes from El Nido Airport
Land at El Nido Airport, also called Lio Airport, and be beside our pool about ten minutes later. No four-hour van from Puerto Princesa, and no hunting for a tricycle with your bags.
Flying into El Nido Airport
El Nido Airport is a small airport on the north side of El Nido, used by turboprop planes. Since March 2026 there have been no direct flights from Manila’s NAIA, so flights now arrive from Clark, Cebu and some other island airports, mainly with AirSWIFT and Cebgo. Schedules change through the year, so check the latest times with the airline.
Coming from Manila, the quickest way in is usually through Clark. The alternative is flying to Puerto Princesa and taking a van north for four to five hours. Our Getting here page sets out all three routes.
Why stay near the airport
- Early flights out. You are ten minutes from check-in, not an hour across town. Tell us your flight time and we will do our best to have breakfast ready before you go.
- Late arrivals. Check-in runs until 23:00, and we can have a tricycle or van waiting at the terminal.
- Small-plane delays. Turboprop flights can run late. Waiting by a pool beats waiting at a gate.
- A quieter base. You are away from the noise of town, with the beaches and the boats still a short ride away.
From the runway to your room
Send your flight details on WhatsApp and we will arrange your transfer. Please book at least 24 hours ahead. Fares are in Philippine pesos, one way and per vehicle unless shown.
| From the resort to | Tricycle | Van |
|---|---|---|
| El Nido Airport and Lio Beach | ₱400 | ₱800 |
| El Nido town centre | ₱500 | ₱1,000 |
| Puerto Princesa Airport | ₱800 a person (shared van) | ₱8,000 private, up to 13 |
Tricycles suit one or two people; vans are more comfortable with luggage. Our daily shuttle to town leaves at 9:00 and 17:00, ₱200 return.
Twelve rooms, a garden pool
Lio Villas is a small resort set in tropical gardens. There are twelve rooms, from twin and double rooms for two to family rooms and Family Suites for four, all air-conditioned and running on our own solar power.
- Garden pool under the palms, for a swim after a flight or a day on the boats
- Eulo Lio Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus our new bar
- Family rooms and suites with space for four
- Tours and transfers arranged by our team
Good to know
How far is Lio Villas Resort from El Nido Airport?
About ten minutes by road. El Nido Airport is also called Lio Airport.
Can you pick us up from the airport?
Yes. Send us your flight details on WhatsApp at least 24 hours before you land and we will arrange a tricycle (₱400, best for one or two people) or a van (₱800), one way per vehicle.
Are there direct flights from Manila to El Nido?
Not at the moment. Since March 2026 there are no direct flights from Manila (NAIA) to El Nido, so most guests fly via Clark, Cebu or Puerto Princesa. Our Getting here page compares the routes.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 11:00. If your flight lands early or leaves late, message us and we will help where we can.
How far is El Nido town from the resort?
About 15 to 20 minutes by tricycle. Our shuttle to town leaves at 9:00 and 17:00 daily and costs ₱200 return.
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Book on our own website and deal with the resort team from the first message.
- Move your stay to new dates up to one year from your original dates
- Airport transfers and island tours arranged before you land
- Questions answered on WhatsApp by the people who run the resort