Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City to Manila (Pasay) (CEB–MNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City to Manila (Pasay)
8 carriers, 338 flights/week nonstop.
8 Airlines
338 Flights/wk
352 mi
0h 40m nonstop
24 1-stop hubs
CEB–MNL is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and China Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 352 miles in approximately 0h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop CEB–MNL service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| 5J Cebu Pacific | 124 | 320, 321, 32N, 32Q, 339 | 0h40-1h40 | – | – | – |
| PR Philippine Airlines | 69 | 320, 321, 333, 350 | 1h19-1h35 | – | – | – |
| CI China Airlines | 61 | 320, 321 | 1h20-1h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| Z2 Zest Air | 46 | 320 | 1h20-1h30 | – | – | – |
| BI Royal Brunei Airlines | 29 | 321 | 1h20-1h35 | – | – | – |
| 2R Sunlight Air | 7 | AT7 | 2h | – | – | – |
| W1 World Experience Airline | 2 | ATR | 2h | – | – | – |
| DG South East Asian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CEB to MNL direction.
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12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
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Afternoon/evening departures
56
Nonstop flights
338
Outbound / wk
349
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CEB to MNL.
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Manila (Pasay) from Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City
Nearby airports with service to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
| Metric | CEB→MNL | TAG→MNL | BCD→MNL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CEB | – | 53 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 338 | 69 | 84 |
| Flight time | 0h 40m | 1h 8m | 0h 45m |
Panglao (TAG) to Manila (Pasay) flights · Bacolod City (BCD) to Manila (Pasay) flights · Dumaguete City (DGT) to Manila (Pasay) flights
Airports within 200 miles of CEB with service to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Manila (Pasay) is 0 hours
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Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City.
CEB: PST · MNL: PST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City, it's 6:00 PM in Manila (Pasay).
CEB: PST · MNL: PST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City, it's 6:00 PM in Manila (Pasay).
Distance & Flight Time
352 mi / 567 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 40m to 2h 0m.
Getting from MNL
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.
Manila (Pasay) Climate
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.
Facts
CEB–MNL Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City to Manila (Pasay) route.
Route details
Distance352 mi / 567 km
Flight time0h 40m to 2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)8
Weekly flights338 out / 349 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: CEB
Full nameMactan Cebu International Airport
IATA / ICAOCEB / RPVM
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr11.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: MNL
Full nameNinoy Aquino International Airport
IATA / ICAOMNL / RPLL
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr50.3M
Elevation75 ft / 23 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CEB to MNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Mactan Cebu International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport take approximately 0h 40m to 2h. The route covers 352 miles.
8 airlines operate nonstop service: Sunlight Air, Cebu Pacific, Royal Brunei Airlines, China Airlines, South East Asian Airlines, Philippine Airlines, World Experience Airline and Zest Air.
There are approximately 338 nonstop flights per week from CEB to MNL. The return direction has about 349 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from MNL to CEB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Philippine Airlines flights from Cebu arrive at Terminal 2 (the Centennial Terminal) at NAIA. Cebu Pacific lands at Terminal 3. AirAsia Philippines arrives at Terminal 3. PAL Express uses Terminal 2. NAIA's four terminals have no airside connection; inter-terminal transfers require an exit, road transfer, and re-entry through security, which takes 45 to 90 minutes depending on traffic.
Cebu Pacific operates the earliest departures from Mactan-Cebu, with the first flight leaving as early as 04:30. Philippine Airlines starts its Cebu banks around 05:00. There is no true overnight red-eye on this route because the 1 hour 15 minute block time does not support an economically viable late-night departure. The earliest departures are pre-dawn rather than overnight.
NAIA has no rail connection to Manila. The NAIA Expressway (NAIAX) has reduced road travel time to BGC and Makati to 20 to 30 minutes from Terminal 3 under good traffic conditions. Taxis from the official metered rank are the most straightforward option; authorized yellow taxis within the airport use the meter. Rideshare pickup zones vary by terminal. Terminal 3 has a designated Grab pickup area outside arrivals Level 1.
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.