Cheap Flights to Cebu City

How long is the flight to Cebu?

Flights to Cebu, Philippines from the United Kingdom range from about 15h-30h. Your flight time will likely be on the longer end of the spectrum if your departure city is in northern England and Scotland, or as far west as Belfast, due to geographical location and the likelihood of increased stopovers along your route. If you’re flying out of London, your flight will be on the shorter end of the range thanks to its position in southern England and the better chance for only a single stopover.

Where can you get direct flights to Cebu from?

Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from the United Kingdom to Cebu, Philippines. To book the shortest flight times possible, consider booking flights with airlines that regularly service Cebu, such as Emirates, Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Asiana Airlines, and see which provide flights to Cebu from your nearest airport. Common stopover cities you can expect when booking your flight to Cebu from the UK include Manchester, London, Zurich, Hong Kong, and Manila.

How do you get from Cebu airport to the city centre?

When you fly from the United Kingdom to Cebu, you’ll alight at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB), about 15 km west of Cebu city centre. To reach the city centre from the airport, you can take choose either the white or yellow taxis from the outdoor taxi rank, with airport-only yellow taxis that are more expensive, and white city taxis that are less expensive. A white taxi ride will cost you about £3, while a yellow taxi ride will cost you about £4.25. Alternatively, you can use Grab, the Southeast Asian version of Uber, though you need to download the app and it will cost about the same as a ride in a white taxi. You can also opt to take a local bus, MyBus, from the airport to SM City Cebu Mall in centre city, which will take about 30-45 minutes. Buses operate about every 20 minutes, and your journey will cost you less than £1.

What are some things to do in Cebu?

Cebu Island is home to the Philippine’s oldest city and has plenty to do and see to delight tourists from across the glove. Stroll through Mactan Shrine Park for beautiful scenery and the bronze statue of Lapu-Lapu, considered a major hero in Filipino history. Visiting Temple of Leah and the Taoist Temple is a sight to behold, the colourful, Greek-inspired shrine that is considered Cebu’s very own Taj Mahal. Mentioned earlier in the “how to get to city centre” bit, SM City Cebu Mall is the largest shopping mall in the Philippines. But it’s more than a place to shop-til-you-drop, the mall boasts masterful architecture and a gorgeous rooftop park.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Cebu?

British citizens travelling to Cebu, Philippines do need a valid passport to embark on their journey. A visa is not required as long as your stay is for under 30 days.