Why go
- Highly-urbanized city in Central Visayas, Philippines.
- Served by Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB).
History
Cebu City, officially the City of Cebu, is a highly urbanized city in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 965,332 people, making it the sixth-most populated city in the country and the most populous in the Central Visayas Region and in the whole Visayas.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 29 direct destinations
- Cebu Pacific 5J (ATR, A320, A319, 330) · 26 routes: Angeles City, Bacolod, Busan, Busuanga, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro City, Camiguin, Caticlan, Davao, Dipolog, Dumaguete, Hong Kong, Iloilo, Kalibo, Legazpi, Manila, Ozamis, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa, Romblon, Sangley Point, Seoul, Siargao, Singapore, Tacloban, Zamboanga
- Philippine Airlines PR (A321, 330, A320, 340) · 4 routes: Hong Kong*, Manila, Seoul, Tokyo
- Zest Air Z2 (A320, A319) · 3 routes: Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Seoul
- Jeju Air 7C (737) · 2 routes: Busan, Seoul
- Korean Air KE (747-400, 737-800) · 2 routes: Busan, Seoul
- SilkAir MI (A320, 737-800) · 2 routes: Davao, Singapore
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A320, 737-800) · 2 routes: Davao*, Singapore*
- Air Busan BX (A320, A321) · 1 route: Busan
- Air Niugini PX (737-800) · 1 route: Port Moresby
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A321, 767-300) · 1 route: Seoul
- Cathay Pacific CX (A330-300, A340-300, 777-300ER) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Jin Air LJ (737-800) · 1 route: Seoul
- LSM Airlines PQ (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- South East Asian Airlines DG (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CEB has direct flights to 29 destinations on 15 airlines (incl. Seoul, Manila, Busan, Singapore, Davao…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Cebu Pier 1, 4.4 km); routes include Cebu – Tubigon, Cebu City to Lapu-Lapu City (Opon), Cebu city - Lapu Lapu City (Metro Ferry).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cebu City, Philippines. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.