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How much do flights to Cebu cost?

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£198

Nonstop flights in July

£106 – £182

Most popular airline

CebGo

Getting from Cebu airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: MyBus and jeepneys.

Cebu is served by Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB), located approximately 14 km east of Cebu City center on Mactan Island. The airport is connected to the mainland via two bridges. Airport transfers to city center destinations include taxis, ride-hailing services, the MyBus express service, jeepneys, hotel shuttles, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours when congestion on the bridges can cause delays.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-90 min

₱40; approximately $0.70 USD

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

₱250 – ₱450; approximately $4.50–8 USD; metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

₱300 – ₱500; approximately $5.50–9 USD; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

30-60 min

₱350 – ₱550; approximately $6–10 USD; fixed airport rate

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

air-conditioned comfort

60-120 min

₱20 – ₱50; approximately $0.35–0.90 USD; requires transfer

frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)

local experience

30-60 min

₱0 – ₱800; free to $14 USD; varies by hotel

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

30-60 min

₱800 – ₱1,500; approximately $14–27 USD; pre-booked

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

groups and families

30-60 min

₱1,500 – ₱3,500; approximately $27–63 USD per day

by reservation (traffic dependent)

island exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in PHP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic congestion on the Marcelo Fernan and Mandaue-Mactan bridges can significantly extend travel times, especially during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–8 PM).
  • Yellow metered taxis use meters; white airport taxis charge fixed rates that are typically higher.
  • MyBus operates from the airport to SM City Cebu and Parkmall; service may be limited late at night.
  • Jeepneys require walking to the main road and typically involve transfers; not recommended for travelers with heavy luggage.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cebu

Depart from
El Nido
Arrive to
Mactan–Cebu International
Average flights per week
85
Flight distance
508 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
CebGo
2222222
Airswift
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
CebGo
2222222
Airswift
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
CebGo
2222222
Airswift
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
CebGo
2222222
Airswift
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
CebGoSRQDGNo
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes
Starlux AirlinesSJXJXNo
EVA AirEVABRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cebu

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C24°C
February29°C24°C
March30°C24°C
April31°C25°C
May32°C26°C
June31°C26°C
July30°C25°C
August31°C26°C
September31°C25°C
October30°C25°C
November30°C25°C
December29°C25°C
Hottest Month
32°C
May
Coldest month
24°C
February
Sunny days
166
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
60%
31°C27°C
19 Jul
32°C27°C
Monday
13 Jul
76%
30°C26°C
20 Jul
33°C27°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
68%
30°C26°C
21 Jul
32°C27°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
67%
31°C26°C
22 Jul
79%
29°C25°C
Thursday
16 Jul
57%
31°C26°C
23 Jul
86%
26°C25°C
Friday
17 Jul
36%
30°C27°C
24 Jul
64%
28°C25°C
Saturday
18 Jul
18%
31°C27°C
25 Jul
46%
30°C27°C
The distance between El Nido, Palawan and Cebu is 508 km. The most popular airlines for this route are CebGo, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Starlux Airlines, and EVA Air. El Nido, Palawan and Cebu have 85 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between El Nido, Palawan and Cebu takes around 1.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between El Nido, Palawan and Cebu?
The flight distance between El Nido, Palawan and Cebu is 508 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between El Nido, Palawan and Cebu?
Several carriers operate flights between El Nido, Palawan and Cebu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include CebGo.
What are the most popular routes to and from El Nido, Palawan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as El Nido, Palawan and Manila, Caticlan, Busuanga, Palawan, Del Carmen, Panglao, Angeles, Bangkok, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bali, Denpasar, Hanoi, Osaka, Sydney, Phuket Province, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Iloilo City.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cebu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cebu and Manila, Busuanga, Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Del Carmen, Davao, London, Caticlan, Bangkok, Singapore, Cagayan de Oro, Angeles, Tokyo, Iloilo City, Manchester, Dubai, Denpasar, Hong Kong, Osaka, Ho Chi Minh City, Butuan.
What airports are near Cebu?
The main airport in Cebu is Mactan–Cebu International. It is also served by Mactan–Cebu International, Sibulan.
Which airlines fly between El Nido, Palawan and Cebu?
Currently, you can fly between El Nido, Palawan and Cebu with CebGo, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Starlux Airlines, EVA Air.
When’s the best time to travel between El Nido, Palawan and Cebu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between El Nido, Palawan and Cebu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between El Nido, Palawan and Cebu?
Traveling between El Nido, Palawan and Cebu, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
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