Narita to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City (NRT–CEB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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NRT–CEB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,038 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5J Cebu Pacific | 11 | 32Q | 5h05 | – | – | – |
| PR Philippine Airlines Also: NH | 7 | 321 | 5h15 | – | – | NH |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 738 | 5h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
NRT: JST · CEB: PST
When it's 6:00 PM in Narita, it's 5:00 PM in Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City.
Japanese passport holders enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with one blank page. You need a return or onward ticket departing the Philippines within 30 days. Without one, airlines may deny boarding. Extensions of up to 59 days are available at any Bureau of Immigration office for PHP 3,030.
The eTravel system at etravel.gov.ph must be completed within 72 hours before arrival. It is free and generates a QR code scanned at immigration. At Manila (MNL) or Cebu (CEB), immigration processing for Japanese nationals is quick, though Manila's NAIA Terminal 1 can be congested during peak evening arrivals (6 PM to 10 PM).
Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to Manila run about 4 hours 30 minutes on Philippine Airlines, ANA, JAL, and Cebu Pacific. Osaka Kansai, Nagoya, and Fukuoka also have direct service to Manila and Cebu. The Philippines uses the Philippine peso (PHP), trading at roughly 0.38 PHP per JPY. No mandatory vaccinations. Grab is the standard ride-hail app in Metro Manila and Cebu. Airport-to-city transfer from NAIA to Makati costs PHP 200 to PHP 400 by Grab, or take the BGC bus for PHP 55.
The Narita Express (N'EX) runs from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport in 60 minutes, with stops at Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Yokohama (¥3,070 one-way from Tokyo; discounted round-trip tickets available). Keisei Skyliner from Ueno takes 41 minutes to Terminal 1 (¥2,570); the faster option from east-side Tokyo. Keisei Limited Express is slower (80 min) but cheaper at ¥1,290.Limousine buses depart from major Tokyo hotels and stations for ¥3,200 and take 75–105 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are extremely expensive (¥20,000–30,000+); avoid unless cost is no concern. The airport is 60 km from central Tokyo.
NRT–CEB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NRT to CEB
Narita International Airport (NRT) and Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) are connected by nonstop service from Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and United Airlines. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NRT to CEB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NRT to CEB is about 5 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,038 miles (3,280 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ninoy Aquino, Taiwan Taoyuan and Kansai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.