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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SC2417
SC Shandong
73F
3:00 AM
CST
6:10 AM
PST
3h 10m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC2418
SC Shandong
73F
2:45 AM
PST
5:45 AM
CST
3h
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
MNL Manila (Pasay) 4h 40m 3UZH 5JBICI Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
TPE Taoyuan 6h B7BRCI BRCIJX Taoyuan (TPE) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
DMK Bangkok 7h 58m FDSL 5J Bangkok (DMK) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 8h 9m AFCACZ MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
ICN Seoul 8h 51m CACZKE 7CKE Seoul (ICN) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
KIX Osaka 9h 25m NHSCZH 5JNHPR Osaka (KIX) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
SIN Singapore 9h 43m CZSQVA LXNZSQ Singapore (SIN) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
KUL Sepang 9h 45m 3UAKCZ FYMHZ2 Sepang (KUL) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 10h 25m CZVNZH VN Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
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Shenzhen to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,085 mi 3h 10m nonstop

SZX–CEB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,085 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZX–CEB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SC Shandong Airlines 2 73F 3h10
Aircraft on this route
73F Boeing 737 Freighter – SC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SC (2 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, SZX to CEB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to CEB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
816
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 Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to Mactan Cebu International Airport.
Metric SZX→CEB HKG→CEB
Distance from SZX 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5
Weekly flights 2 51
Flight time 3h 10m 2h 38m
Airports within 200 miles of SZX 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 Shenzhen.
SZX: CST · CEB: PST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 6:00 PM in Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,085 mi / 1,747 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders can enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 14 days when arriving through Manila or Cebu airports, under a programme running from January 2026 through January 2027. The stay is non-extendable. Outside this programme, a Philippine eVisa (single entry, 14 days, US $25) or embassy visa is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, and a return or onward ticket is required.

Getting to SZX

Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.

Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.

SZX–CEB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City route.
Route details
Distance1,085 mi / 1,747 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CEB
IATA / ICAOCEB / RPVM
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr11.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to CEB flights.
Nonstop flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport take about 3h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,085 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SZX to CEB: Shandong Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Ninoy Aquino, Taiwan Taoyuan and Clark.
Yes, return flights from CEB to SZX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HKG. 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.

Flights from SZX to CEB

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SZX to CEB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to CEB is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,085 miles (1,747 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ninoy Aquino, Taiwan Taoyuan and Clark. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG).