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El Nido to Coron: Ferry, Cebu Pacific Turboprop or Private Charter
The El Nido–Coron crossing by fast ferry, by CebGo's short turboprop hop, or by a 30-minute private aircraft over the Linapacan strait, compared.
Paradise is a short flight away
Private charter flights across the Philippine islands
Skip the ferries and winding roads. Charter a private aircraft between Palawan, the Visayas and Mindanao, and land where the airlines don't.
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ENI PPS
Cessna 182
El Nido Airport (Lio) → Puerto Princesa International Airport
Up to 3 passengers
Starts at
$1,600
₱96,000
TAG CEB
Cessna 172
Bohol-Panglao International Airport → Mactan-Cebu International Airport
Up to 3 passengers
Starts at
$800
₱48,000
ENI USU
Cessna 182
El Nido Airport (Lio) → Francisco B. Reyes Airport (Busuanga)
Up to 3 passengers
Starts at
$2,000
₱120,000
RPSB CEB
Cessna 172
Bantayan Airport → Mactan-Cebu International Airport
Up to 3 passengers
Starts at
$800
₱46,200
PPS USU
Cessna 182
Puerto Princesa International Airport → Francisco B. Reyes Airport (Busuanga)
Up to 3 passengers
Starts at
$2,950
₱180,000
IAO CEB
Cessna 172
Sayak Airport (Siargao) → Mactan-Cebu International Airport
Up to 3 passengers
Starts at
$1,400
₱84,000
Where we fly
Palawan's five airports, the Cebu network across the Visayas and Mindanao, and the direct crossings between them — every pair priced for the whole aircraft.
Palawan
- Puerto Princesa, Palawan ⇄ El Nido, Palawanabout 50 min
- Puerto Princesa, Palawan ⇄ Coron (Busuanga), Palawanabout 75 min
- Puerto Princesa, Palawan ⇄ San Vicente, Palawanabout 30 min
- Puerto Princesa, Palawan ⇄ Cuyo, Palawanabout 55 min
- El Nido, Palawan ⇄ Coron (Busuanga), Palawanabout 30 min
- El Nido, Palawan ⇄ San Vicente, Palawanabout 20 min
- El Nido, Palawan ⇄ Cuyo, Palawanabout 40 min
- Coron (Busuanga), Palawan ⇄ San Vicente, Palawanabout 45 min
- Coron (Busuanga), Palawan ⇄ Cuyo, Palawanabout 35 min
- San Vicente, Palawan ⇄ Cuyo, Palawanabout 40 min
Visayas & Mindanao
- Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu ⇄ Davao City, Davao del Surabout 80 min
- Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu ⇄ Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norteabout 55 min
- Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu ⇄ Mambajao, Camiguinabout 45 min
- Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu ⇄ Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Surabout 110 min
- Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu ⇄ Del Carmen, Surigao del Norteabout 70 min
- Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu ⇄ Santa Fe (Bantayan Island), Cebuabout 30 min
- Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu ⇄ Panglao, Boholabout 25 min
- Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu ⇄ Silay, Negros Occidentalabout 40 min
- Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu ⇄ Cabatuan, Iloiloabout 50 min
- Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu ⇄ Ormoc, Leyteabout 25 min
- Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu ⇄ Siquijor, Siquijorabout 35 min
- Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte ⇄ Panglao, Boholabout 80 min
Why fly with Avian
Charter flying in the Philippines, without the friction.
Fly on your schedule
No fixed timetables. Pick the date and time that fits your trip — the aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Vetted local operators
Every flight is flown by licensed Philippine charter operators with maintained aircraft and experienced island pilots.
Instant transparent pricing
See the full price in PHP and USD before you commit. No hidden fees, no call-us-for-a-quote games.
Reach the unreachable
Skip the ferries and long drives. Land minutes from remote beaches, dive sites, and private resorts.
More than charters
Specialized flight services, arranged with the same speed and care.
MedEvac – Air Ambulance
Urgent medical air transport between islands and to major hospitals, with medically-equipped aircraft and rapid dispatch.
Cargo Flights
Time-critical cargo, supplies, and equipment delivered to airstrips ferries and trucks can't reach on your timeline.
Scenic Sightseeing Aerial Tour
See lagoons, reefs, and limestone cliffs from above on a private aerial tour — the most unforgettable view in the Philippines.
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