CEB Airport Transfer | Cebu Mactan International

Cebu Mactan International Airport (IATA: CEB) is the Philippines' second-busiest airport, handling international flights from across Asia alongside dense domestic Visayas connections. Terminal 2 serves all international arrivals. The airport is on Mactan Island — Cebu City requires a bridge crossing (Marcelo Fernan or Mactan-Mandaue), while island resorts are nearby. A LocalsRide driver meets you in the international arrivals hall with your name sign, confirmed before your flight landed.

Transfer Time from CEB by Destination

Mactan beach resorts (Shangrila, Crimson, Bluewater Maribago): 10–20 minutes. Lapu-Lapu City (Mactan island): 10–20 minutes. Cebu City centre: 25–35 minutes. SM Seaside Cebu: 35–50 minutes. Moalboal (diving): 90–120 minutes south. Oslob (whale sharks): 150–180 minutes south. Bantayan Island ferry (San Remigio): 2.5–3 hours north.

CEB Terminal Layout

Terminal 1 handles all domestic flights — Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines domestic, AirAsia Philippines. Terminal 2 handles all international arrivals. After customs at Terminal 2, proceed to the arrivals concourse — your driver will be in the designated meeting area before the taxi rank exit.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Cebu Airport to Mactan island resorts?

Mactan beach resorts are 10–20 minutes from the airport on the same island — no bridge crossing required. It is the shortest and most convenient transfer from CEB. Major resorts (Shangrila, Crimson, Movenpick) are all bookable destinations in LocalsRide.

Can I book a transfer from Cebu Airport to Bohol?

Bohol is a separate island reachable by ferry from Cebu City port (Pier 1). Transfers from the airport to the ferry terminal are available on LocalsRide. The Cebu–Tagbilaran fast ferry takes 2 hours; the Cebu–Tubigon route takes 1.5 hours.