Cebu Airport Guide

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Cebu Airport, also known in full as Mactan-Cebu International Airport, is one of the most modern and attractive airports in the Philippines. Because of the rise in tourist numbers, Cebu Airport was only recently expanded and modernized. Besides domestic flights there are also a number of international flight connections to Asia and to the hubs in the Middle East. You will find all the information about Cebu Airport and getting there and away in this detailed guide. We wish you a pleasant journey!

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Cebu Airport Facts

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Flights from / to Cebu

There are a large number of domestic flights to and from Cebu. Internationally, flights are available to many cities in Asia and the Middle East. The most important flight connections from/to Cebu are the following:

You will find a detailed article about flights to Cebu here…

Cebu Airport flight connections

You will find the best prices for flights to and from Cebu with our own little flight price comparison or via Kayak* and Momondo*.

Ticket Counters at Cebu Airport

The following airlines have a ticket counter at Cebu Airport, where you can book and rebook tickets:

• Air Busan
• AirSwift
• AirAsia
• Asiana Airlines
• Cathay Pacific
• Cebu Pacific
• Emirates
• JEJUair
• Jin Air
• Korean Air
• Philippine Airlines

SIM Card at Cebu Airport

It is very easy to buy a local SIM card at Cebu Airport. Smart and Globe have small stands at both terminals selling SIM cards and data packages. The mobile operators’ shops are located here:

• Globe: T1 Arrival Domestic South, T2 International Arrival Link Bridge
• Smart: T1 Arrival Domestic South, North & Check-In, T2 International Arrival Link Bridge, T2 International Check-In

Changing Money at Cebu Airport

There are several currency exchange offices at Cebu Airport. You will find them at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, in the departure and arrival areas.

ATMs at Cebu Airport

There are a large number of ATMs at Cebu Airport. ATMs can also be found around Airport Road and the Airport Waterfront Hotel. If you arrive on an international flight, the ATMs are after passport control and after baggage claim, on the left as you leave the building. You will find a detailed guide to withdrawing money in the Philippines here…

Cebu Airport Transfer

For airport transfers on Cebu, you can use a bus or a taxi. A rental car can also be an option.

The white metered taxis are available in the arrival area at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The white taxi service operates 24/7. Yellow taxis can also be found in the arrival areas and are available around the clock.

The MyBus service operates from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and runs every 30 minutes to various destinations in Cebu City. The stops are in the arrival area at both T1 and T2.

There is also a transfer service that runs at a fixed price. Destinations in Cebu City cost 675–1,300 PHP depending on the vehicle. The “Fast Transit” transfer service is therefore almost twice as expensive as regular taxis or Grab!

The Premium Bus runs 24/7 every 15 minutes between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 and is free of charge.

You will find a detailed guide to the Cebu airport transfer here…

Restaurants & Shops

There are a large number of shops, cafés and restaurants at Cebu Airport. The new Terminal 2 in particular is attractively designed and there are plenty of options to pass the time. There are also duty-free shops in the international departure areas.

Cebu Airport Luggage Storage

There is a luggage storage service at Cebu Airport. It is located in the Domestic Arrival area and is open 24 hours. Arriving passengers can leave their luggage here as needed.

Smoking Areas

There are smoking areas outside the building at Cebu Airport. This applies to both terminals. Another smoking room is located on the Terminal 2 departure level after the security check. The smoking area at Cebu Airport is near the prayer rooms and the spa.

In Terminal 1 there is a smoking room near Gate 10 after security.

Airport Lounge Cebu

There are three lounges at Cebu Airport. The Mabuhay Lounge is in Terminal 2 International Pre-Departure. The Philippine Airlines lounges are in Terminal 1 Domestic and Terminal 2 International Pre-Departure. The new Plaza Premium Lounges are in Terminal 1 Domestic Pre-Departure and Terminal 2 International Pre-Departure.

Cebu Airport Hotels

There are two airport hotels at Cebu Airport. The Waterfront Airport Hotel and the Aerotel Cebu are only a few metres from the terminal. You will find a detailed guide to the airport hotels in Cebu here…

Distance from Cebu Airport to the Most Popular Places (by road)

Tip: We have written a detailed guide on how to get from Cebu Airport to the most popular tourist spots.

Things to Do Nearby

There is not a great deal to do around Cebu Airport. The nearest activities are Waterworld Cebu and the beaches and resorts in Maribago. It is around a 15-minute drive to Waterworld Cebu, and 25 minutes to the beaches around Maribago.

Arrivals & Departures at Mactan-Cebu International Airport

You can check the latest live data on arriving and departing flights at Cebu Airport here.

If you still have questions about Cebu Airport or about arriving and leaving, leave a comment – we are happy to help!