cebu International Airport (CEB), located on the island of Cebu in the Philippines, is the second busiest airport in the Philippines after Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila.
Cebu International Airport Overview
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Cebu International Airport (CEB), officially known as Mactan-Cebu International Airport, serves the metropolitan area of Cebu City. It is indeed a vital transportation hub for both domestic and international travel in the Visayas region of the Philippines.
As of December 2023,the airport served 11.8 million passengers, a 23.5% increase from 2022. Philippine News Agency
History and Development
The airport’s history dates back to 1932, initially serving as a domestic airport. Significant expansions and upgrades have occurred over the decades to accommodate growing passenger traffic.
In 2018, a new international passenger terminal (Terminal 2) opened, significantly increasing the airport’s capacity. Rappler
Airlines and destinations
Cebu International Airport is a hub for several airlines, including Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and AirAsia Philippines. It offers direct flights to numerous domestic and international destinations.
As of January 2026, the airport serves 34 international destinations and 38 domestic destinations. Mactan-Cebu International Airport – Destinations
- Domestic Destinations: Manila, Davao, Iloilo, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, and more.
- International Destinations: Hong Kong,Singapore,Seoul,Tokyo,Dubai,and more.
Infrastructure and Terminals
Cebu International Airport currently operates with two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Terminal 2 handles all international flights, while Terminal 1 handles domestic flights and some regional international flights.
The airport has two runways: Runway 00/18, which is 3,300 meters long, and Runway 13/31, which is 2,300 meters long. AirNav - Mactan-Cebu International Airport
Management and Ownership
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is managed and operated by GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC), a consortium of GMR Infrastructure Limited and Megawide Construction Corporation.
GMCAC assumed operations in November 2014 under a 25-year concession agreement with the Philippine government. GMR Group – Press Release
