Palawan Airport Transfer Guide (2026) - All Options
Plan smooth airport transfers in Palawan and start your island adventure stress-free. Find the best time to visit and explore Palawan's impressive beaches.
Helpful Tips
Download the Grab app before arrival for reliable ride-hailing in Puerto Princesa and El Nido.
Tricycles are the main city transport, agree on the fare before boarding and carry small bills.
Van shuttles between Puerto Princesa and El Nido run frequently and can be booked through most hotels or tour desks.
For island-hopping tours, boats depart from El Nido's Corong-Corong or Bacuit Bay, confirm pickup point the night before.
Common Scams to Avoid
At Puerto Princesa Airport, some taxi drivers refuse to use the meter for rides into town and quote inflated flat rates. Use the official airport coupon taxi desk inside the terminal where staff assign you a metered vehicle and give you a ticket with the driver's details.
Tricycle drivers at the airport exit sometimes claim the official transport booth is closed and steer tourists to their private trikes at double the regulated fare. Walk past them to the clearly marked transport desk just outside arrivals. Staff there issue tickets showing the fixed zone rate.
Tour vendors inside or just outside the terminal may sell 'last-minute' underground-river permits at a steep markup, saying slots are sold out elsewhere. Only buy permits at the official booking counter in the arrival hall or pre-book through the city's accredited cooperative; same-day slots are usually available there at the standard fee.
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