Singapore to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City (SIN–CEB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,505 mi airlines charter/private 34/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 40m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SQ8556cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32Q
8:05 AM
+08 T1
11:55 AM
PST
3h 50m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TR570+1
TR Scoot
32Q
8:05 AM
+08 T1
11:55 AM
PST
3h 50m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX9208+1
LX Swiss
7M8
11:00 AM
+08 T2
2:50 PM
PST
3h 50m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ3396+1
NZ Air New Zealand
7M8
11:00 AM
+08 T2
2:50 PM
PST
3h 50m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ8440cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32Q
9:10 PM
+08 T1
1:00 AM+1
PST
3h 50m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TR580+1
TR Scoot
290
9:25 PM
+08 T1
1:30 AM+1
PST
4h 5m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TR581+2
TR Scoot
32Q
2:00 AM
PST T2
5:45 AM
+08
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ8441cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32N
2:00 AM
PST T2
5:45 AM
+08
3h 45m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC5920cs
AC Air Canada
290
2:05 AM
PST T2
5:45 AM
+08
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ8557cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32Q
12:55 PM
PST T2
4:40 PM
+08
3h 45m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TR571+1
TR Scoot
32Q
12:55 PM
PST T2
4:40 PM
+08
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ901+2
SQ Singapore Airlines
7M8
3:40 PM
PST T2
7:25 PM
+08
3h 45m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ3397cs
NZ Air New Zealand
7M8
3:40 PM
PST T2
7:25 PM
+08
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH7233+1
LH Lufthansa
7M8
3:40 PM
PST T2
7:30 PM
+08
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX9209cs
LX Swiss
7M8
3:40 PM
PST T2
7:25 PM
+08
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5J547
5J Cebu Pacific
320
8:40 PM
PST T2
12:25 AM+1
+08
3h 45m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ILO Cabatuan 5h 20m SQ 5JCIPR Cabatuan (ILO) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 6h 5m 5JACLX 5JBICI Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
KUL Sepang 6h 5m 8MACAI FYMHZ2 Sepang (KUL) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
CRK Mabalacat 6h 10m 5JSQTR 5J Mabalacat (CRK) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
DVO Davao 6h 35m SQTR 5JCIPR Davao (DVO) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
HKG Hong Kong 8h 23m AAAYBA 5JAYCX Hong Kong (HKG) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
TPE Taoyuan 8h 35m AIBRCI BRCIJX Taoyuan (TPE) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 11h 30m ACAIBR VN Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 13h 3m 9CCAET MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
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Singapore to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City
2 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,505 mi 3h 50m nonstop

SIN–CEB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Singapore Airlines and Scoot lead the route. The flight covers 1,505 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SIN–CEB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SQ Singapore Airlines Also: AC, LX, NZ 10 32Q 3h50 AC, LX, NZ
TR Scoot Also: AC 10 290, 32Q 3h50-4h05 AC
Aircraft on this route
290 Embraer E190-E2 – TR
32Q Airbus A321neo – SQ, TR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – LX, NZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SQ + TR (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SIN to CEB direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
59
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SIN to CEB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,082
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

Other ways to reach Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City from Singapore

Nearby airports with service to Mactan Cebu International Airport.
Metric SIN→CEB KUL→CEB
Distance from SIN 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 34 24
Flight time 3h 50m 4h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of SIN with service to Mactan Cebu International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City is 0 hours the same as Singapore.
SIN: +08 · CEB: PST

When it's 6:00 PM in Singapore, it's 6:00 PM in Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,505 mi / 2,423 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Singaporean passport holders enter the Philippines visa-free for stays up to 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required at immigration. Extensions up to 36 months total can be obtained through the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines.

Getting to SIN

MRT East West Line (Changi Airport branch) connects the airport to the city in 30–45 minutes from City Hall or Raffles Place (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link). Trains run from 5:31am to 11:18pm (T1/T2/T3). Terminal 4 is served by a dedicated shuttle bus from T2.Taxis from Orchard Road cost S$20–35 and take 20–30 minutes. Grab is widely used and slightly cheaper. Airport surcharges apply for taxis departing from the city to the airport (S$3–5 depending on peak hours). The trip is short; Singapore's island geography keeps distances manageable.

SIN–CEB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Singapore to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City route.
Route details
Distance1,505 mi / 2,423 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights34 out / 59 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SIN
IATA / ICAOSIN / WSSS
TimezoneAsia/Singapore
Passengers/yr67.7M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: CEB
IATA / ICAOCEB / RPVM
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr11.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SIN to CEB flights.
Nonstop flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport take about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,505 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SIN to CEB: Singapore Airlines and Scoot.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Iloilo, Ninoy Aquino and Kuala Lumpur.
Yes, return flights from CEB to SIN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KUL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.
Block time is about 3 hours 30 minutes on the 2,400 km sector. The flight crosses the Sulu Sea and the Visayas. Cebu is in the central Philippines. Return flights are slightly longer due to headwinds from the southwest monsoon during June to October.
Cebu Pacific and Scoot operate nonstop flights on this route. Cebu Pacific uses A320neo or A321neo equipment with 1 to 2 daily departures. Scoot uses 787 Dreamliner or A320neo. Philippine Airlines may also offer seasonal service. Combined frequency is typically 2 to 4 nonstop departures per day.
Mactan-Cebu International Airport has two terminals. Terminal 1 handles domestic flights. Terminal 2, which opened in 2018, handles all international flights. The terminals are a short walk or shuttle ride apart. Terminal 2 is modern with expanded duty-free shopping and dining. The airport is on Mactan Island, connected to Cebu City by two bridges.
The airport is on Mactan Island. Taxis and Grab cars take 30 to 60 minutes to reach Cebu City depending on traffic on the Mandaue bridges. Fixed-rate airport taxis to Cebu City cost PHP 350 to 500. Traffic on the bridges is heavy during morning and evening peaks. Hotels in the Mactan beach resort area are only 15 to 20 minutes from the airport.
The dry season in Cebu runs from January to May. This is peak tourist season with higher fares and fuller flights. The wet season (June to December) brings afternoon thunderstorms but also lower fares. Typhoon season peaks from August to November, though Cebu is less exposed than Luzon. Chinese New Year and Easter see fare spikes on this route.

Singapore to Cebu

SIN-CEB covers 2,400 km to the central Philippines in about 3 hours 30 minutes. Cebu Pacific and Scoot are the main carriers, with 2 to 4 combined daily nonstops. Cebu is the Philippines' second-largest city and a major leisure destination known for its beaches on Mactan Island, whale shark encounters in Oslob, and diving in Moalboal. The route also carries a steady flow of business travelers and overseas Filipino workers.

Mactan-Cebu International Airport's Terminal 2 opened in 2018 and handles all international arrivals. The airport sits on Mactan Island, connected to Cebu City by bridge. Singapore Changi serves as a connecting point for travelers coming from Australia, India, and beyond. Cebu Pacific's network feeds smaller Philippine destinations from CEB, including Bohol, Siargao, and Boracay via Caticlan.