Palawan, Philippines
Palawan: book the long-haul first, the island hop second
Book the long-haul leg four months out and the island hop three weeks out — in that order, it is £689 return.
- Best booking window
- Long-haul leg 4–5 months out; the island hop about three weeks out.
- Visa
- No visa for UK passport holders for stays under 30 days. Onward ticket required.
- Flights
- £690–£760 return
- Beachfront, per night
- from £96
- Guesthouse, per night
- from £52
Order matters
Book the long-haul leg four to five months out and the island hop about three weeks out. Do it the other way round and you pay twice — the domestic carriers price late, the international ones price early.
The 10kg limit
The light aircraft into El Nido has a hard 10kg limit, and it catches people out constantly. Tell us what you are carrying and we will price the van from Puerto Princesa alongside it — it is cheap, and five hours long.