Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City to Manila (Pasay) (CEB–MNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CEB–MNL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Zest Air lead the route. The flight covers 352 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5J Cebu Pacific | 117 | 320, 321, 32N, 32Q, 339 | 1h10-1h40 | – | – | – |
| PR Philippine Airlines Also: BI, CI, GA, MH, NH, SQ, TK | 82 | 320, 321, 333 | 1h20-1h25 | – | – | BI, CI, GA, MH, NH, SQ, TK |
| Z2 Zest Air | 60 | 320 | 0h38-1h30 | – | – | – |
| 2R Sunlight Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| DG Cebgo | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| W1 World Experience Airline | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manila (Pasay) from Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City
| Metric | CEB→MNL | TAG→MNL | BCD→MNL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CEB | – | 53 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 493 | 113 | 187 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 0h 52m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
CEB: PST · MNL: PST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City, it's 6:00 PM in Manila (Pasay).
Metered yellow taxis depart from each terminal's designated taxi queue; flag fall ₱70 plus meter. Confirm the driver uses the meter before entering; insist on it. Grab (Philippines ride-share) is a reliable alternative at ₱200–450 to Makati or BGC.Terminal 1, 2, 3, and 4 are not connected by a common transit link; confirm which terminal you arrive at well in advance. To BGC: ₱200–350, 20–40 min off-peak. To Manila Hotel area: ₱150–200, 30–60 min. Rental cars are available but driving in Manila is not recommended for the unfamiliar.
Tropical climate with a pronounced wet season (June–November) and dry season (December–May). The wet season brings typhoons. MNL experiences some of the highest disruption rates of any major hub during this period. Cancellations and long delays are common when typhoons make landfall in Luzon.
Temperatures year-round range 25–35°C. The hot dry season (March–May) is uncomfortable but operationally stable. December through February is the most pleasant period at 24–30°C with low humidity. Monsoon rains cause frequent flooding on approach roads from June through October. Add extra ground transport time during this period.
CEB–MNL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Cebu to Manila: The Return Leg of the Philippines' Busiest Domestic Corridor
CEB–MNL is the northbound leg of the highest-volume domestic route in the Philippines and one of the busiest in Asia. Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, AirAsia Philippines, and PAL Express all operate multiple daily departures. Combined, the route sees 25 to 35 daily flights during peak season, with block time of 1 hour 15 minutes. The passenger mix includes Cebu-based workers commuting to Manila for business, OFW family members transiting through NAIA for international connections, and tourists returning from Cebu's diving and beach destinations.
Mactan-Cebu Airport After Terminal 2
Mactan-Cebu International's Terminal 2, opened in 2018, handles Cebu Pacific and international carriers. Terminal 1 handles Philippine Airlines domestic operations and some charter traffic. The two terminals at Mactan are adjacent and connected by a walkway, unlike NAIA's separated layout in Manila. Mactan-Cebu sits on Mactan Island and connects to Cebu City via the Marcelo Fernan or Mactan-Mandaue bridges; taxi to Cebu City center takes 20 to 35 minutes depending on bridge traffic, which peaks during evening rush hour from 17:00 to 19:00.