Cebu Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Cebu Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

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Mactan-Cebu Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Mactan-Cebu Airport (Code: CEB).

What to Expect

Cebu Airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 serves domestic destinations, and Terminal 2 serves international flights. Security queues can get long, so arrive early for peace of mind. You’ll find a solid selection of eateries and shops, though none are open 24 hours. Free WiFi helps pass the time. For added comfort, economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.

Sleeping in Cebu Airport

We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, a hotel is located inside the International Terminal, and nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.

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Airport Hours

Cebu Airport is open 24 hours.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel in Cebu Airport and other hotels within a short drive away:

Aerotel Cebu – Located inside Terminal 2 (International Terminal), Level 1. The hotel is accessible to both landside and airside passengers. Rooms are compact and designed for short stays, with private showers and basic amenities.The hotel offers 11 rooms (nine single and two double), which include showers, slippers, a coffee machine, and more. Bookings are typically sold in time blocks rather than overnight stays. Rates are available starting in a minimum block of six hours (online); in person, you may be able to book for a minimum of three hours.
Waterfront Airport Hotel & Casino – Located across the street from the airport. You can walk or call the hotel for pick-up ($).

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass, or using a lounge membership program.

Terminal 1 - Domestic

Plaza Premium Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Domestic Departures, Level 1. Hours: Open 24 hours. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs.
Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Domestic Departures. Hours: Open 24 hours. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (PHP 1,500 for up to 3 hours) • Philippine Airlines Business and Comfort Class passengers • Eligible Mabuhay Miles elite members.

Terminal 2 - International

OFW Lounge – Location: Terminal 2, Airside, International Departures, near Gate 16. Lounge Access: Available to eligible overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
Plaza Premium Lounge – Location: Terminal 2, Airside, International Departures, Level 1, opposite Gate 20. Hours: Open 24 hours. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs.
Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge – Location: Terminal 2, Airside, International Departures, opposite the Plaza Premium Lounge near Gate 20. Hours: 4:00 AM – 8:30 AM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (PHP 2,500 for up to 3 hours) • Philippine Airlines Business Class passengers • Eligible Mabuhay Miles elite members.

Drinking Water

Free drinking water fountains are available throughout the terminal.

Food & Drinks

Food outlets operate on varying schedules, with most closing overnight. At the time of this update, Bake is the only food outlet reported to operate 24 hours. Other food options include: Bo’s Coffee ▪ Burger King. ▪ Cafe Laguna ▪ Casa Verde ▪ Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf ▪ Dunkin’ Donuts ▪ Filipino Delights ▪ Fraiche Deli ▪ Illy Cafe ▪ Jollibee ▪ Krispy Kreme ▪ Lolo Pinoy Lechon de Cebu ▪ Nippon Ramen ▪ Potato Corner ▪ Tsim Sha Tsui ▪ Ultimate Sandwich Station. Vending machines are also available.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Short-term storage is available at the Ibales Luggage Depository. Hours: Open 24 hours.

Mobile Charging

A dedicated charging station can be found in the T2, International, Baggage Claim Area. At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability in other locations. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Showers

Shower facilities are available inside the Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 2 (International). See Airport Lounges.

WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Cebu Airport.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available in both terminals. Machines are operated by multiple banks and service providers. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limits before travelling.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are available through Curex and Lulu Money in both terminals.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping and a limited selection of retail stores are available. Most duty-free outlets are located in Terminal 2 (International), with a small number of shops in Terminal 1 (Domestic).
Family Services – A dedicated breastfeeding area is available for nursing mothers. Amenities include comfortable seating, privacy curtains, a microwave, a sink, and changing stations. The facility is open 24 hours.
Information Desk – Information desks are staffed to assist travellers with general questions and directions.
Luggage Porters – Luggage porter services are available in both terminals. Rates are not posted.
Luggage Trolleys – Luggage trolleys are available free of charge.
Luggage Wrapping – Pack & Fly offers luggage wrapping services in both terminals.
Massage – Massage services are available in both terminals, including massage chairs and walk-in massage shops.
Medical Services – Medical assistance is available at the medical center in Terminal 2.
Pharmacy – A pharmacy operates in Terminal 2 (International), with locations both landside and airside.
Post Office – A PHLPost outlet is available for mailing letters and postcards. Location: unknown.
Prayer Room – Prayer facilities are available, including a chapel and a mosque, located in both terminals.
SIM Cards – Local SIM cards are sold at Globe Telecom and Smart Communications kiosks in both terminals.
Smoking – Designated smoking lounges are available in the pre-departure areas of Terminals 1 and 2.
Spa – Spa and massage services are available in Terminal 2 (International).

Other things to do near the airport

Travellers with extra time can visit the Waterfront Airport Hotel & Casino, located across the road, which offers dining, a casino, and leisure facilities.

Airlines

Cebu Airport is served by the following airlines: Air Busan • Air Juan • AirSWIFT • Asiana Airlines • Cathay Pacific • CebGo • Cebu Pacific • China Eastern Airlines • China Southern • Emirates • EVA Air • Jeju Air • Jin Air • Korean Air • Lucky Air • Pan Pacific Airlines • Philippine Airlines • Scoot • Sichuan Airlines • SilkAir • Tiger AIr • T’way Airlines • XiamenAir.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

MyBus provides connections to the city and vice-versa, with a few stops along the way. Buses to the airport run between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM at 30-minute intervals and from the airport between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM, also at 30-minute intervals. The fare is P30 to P50.

Inter-Terminal Transfer – Obtaining a transfer pass is encouraged but not strictly observed. During non-peak times, anyone can take the transfer bus with or without a transfer pass. The pick-up point at Terminal 1 is at the transport center, on the right side of the Arrivals exit, beside the MyBus stop.

Car Rental

The following car rental providers have counters at the airport: Alamo • Check Cars Transport • Exclusive Cars • Drive Services Asia Pacific Inc • Fast Transit • Flamingo Rent a Car • Hertz • JD Rent a Car • Mabuhay Car Rentals • MSIC Transportation • New Californian • Nihoon.

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Inter-Terminal Transfer

The airport offers a free shuttle between both terminals. You must obtain a coupon from the arrival transfer desk/information counter and present it to the driver. Buses run every 15 minutes and operate 24 hours a day.

Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Official airport taxis (yellow) and ordinary (white) taxis are available for hire in the Arrivals area at taxi stands located 30m to the right of the terminal exit.

Last updated: 2026-02-03

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.