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, or read traveller reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!
Plaza Premium Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Arrivals Level. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Lounge membership programs.
Plaza Premium Lounge – Location: Terminal 2, International Departures Level 1. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Lounge membership programs.
Airline Lounges
If you are a First or Business Class traveller you may have access to the lounges listed below. For more information, check the airline’s website.
Philippines Airlines Mabuhay Lounge – Location: International Terminal, Airside • Domestic Terminal, Airside.
Related Pages: Cebu Airport Lounges
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), on level 1, the hotel is accessible whether you are landside or airside. Offers 11 rooms (9 single and 2 double) which include showers, slippers, coffee machine, and more. Rates are available starting in a minimum block of 6 hours (online), in person you may be able to book for a minimum of 3 hours. » Check Rates
- Waterfront Airport Hotel & Casino – Located across the street from the airport. You can walk or call the hotel for pick-up ($). » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Cebu Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Cebu Airport.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Machines are operated by at least 11 banks/service providers. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: both Landside and Airside in T1, Domestic and T2, International.
Currency Exchange – Curex and Lulu Money provides currency services in these locations: T1, Domestic, Arrivals • T2, International, Arrivals • T2, International, Check-in.
Drinking Water – Thirsty? Drinking water fountains are available free of charge. Locations: throughout the terminal.
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available in both terminals, along with a small assortment of shops. Location: Terminal 2 (International) after security check. Terminal 1 (Domestic) at the Airport Village, behind information desk outside Arrivals.
Family Services – Mothers can breastfeed in privacy at the airport’s dedicated breastfeeding area. Amenities include comfortable chairs with privacy curtains, a microwave, a sink, changing stations, and more. Location: Airside, Central Spine Departure Area. Hours: 24 hours.
Food & Drinks – Food concessions throughout the terminal operate with varying schedules. Bake is the only option at the terminal thats operating for 24 hours. 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.
Information Desk – If you have any questions, visit one of the airport’s Information Desks for assistance. Locations: Terminal 2 (International), Arrivals, at exit ▪ Terminal 2 (International), Departures, near Cabin bar ▪ Terminal 2 (Domestic), Airport Village, in front of Arrivals exit.
Luggage Porters – Services are available in both terminals. Rates: unknown.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Short-term storage is available at Ibales Luggage Depository. Hours: Open 24 hours.
Luggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Luggage trolleys are available. Rate: free of charge.
Luggage Wrapping – Pack & Fly provides luggage wrapping services. Location: both terminals in the check-in area. Rates: Single wrapping 250 PHP • Single wrapping plus insurance 500PHP.
Massage – Let the stress of travel melt away with a therapeutic massage in the airport! Locations: Rest N Go Massage Chairs (T1, Domestic at Gates 4,5 and 25),(T2, Predeparture near Coffe Bean and Cabin Bar) • Stress Away Massage Shop (T1, Domestic, Airside).
Medical Services – If you feel unwell or injure yourself, a medical center can be found in Terminal 2, Departures Hall, Landside, Check-in.
Mobile Charging – A dedicated charging station can be found in T2, International, Baggage Claim Area. At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability in other locations. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Pharmacy – K2 Pharmacy provides services both Landside and Airside in T2, International. Hours: unknown.
Post Office – Send your last minute postcards to friends and family from the airport’s post office. Look for PHLPost. Location: unknown.
Prayer Room – Both a chapel and a mosque are available in T1, Domestic, Landside and T2, International, Airside.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Available in the Plaza Premium Lounge. (See Airport Lounges above).
SIM Cards – Local SIM cards are available at Globe and Smart kiosk. Location: T1 and T2, Arrivals and Departure hall.
Smoking – Smoking lounges can be found in the pre-departure areas of Terminals 1 and 2.
Spa – The Spa at Cebu offers spa and massage services. Location: T2, International, Airside.
Other things to do near the airport
If you have time to spare, head over to the Waterfront Hotel (across the street from the airport) where you can try your luck at the casino or have a dip in the hotel pool followed by drinks on the veranda.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
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 6:00AM and 9:00PM at 30 minute intervals and from the airport between 7:00AM – 10:00PM also at 30 minute intervals. Fare is P30 to P50.
Inter-Terminal Transfer – Obtaining a transfer pass is encouraged but not strictly observed. On non-peak times anyone can take the transfer bus with or without a transfer pass. Pick-up point at Terminal 1 is at the transport centre, right side of 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.
Inter-Terminal Transfer
The airport offers a free shuttle between both terminals. You need to 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
Several area hotels provide airport transportation (free or for a fee): Appleton Boutique Hotel • Goldberry Suites & Hotel • Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Official airport taxis (yellow) and ordinary (white) taxis are readily available for hire in the Arrivals area, at taxi stands located just 30m to the right of the terminal exit.
Last updated: 2024-01-31
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