Cebu is a bustling port city in the Philippines. Thanks to its location next to many small islands, Cebu is the perfect jumping-off point for scuba diving and snorkelling adventures. The pristine water also makes the surrounding beaches some of the most beautiful in the area.
To begin island hopping and relaxing on the idyllic beaches, you have two ways of getting from Cebu airport to Cebu City; taxi or bus. Taking a taxi from Cebu airport to the city will take around 30 minutes and cost approximately €7 (PHP 400). On the other hand, taking a MyBus will take closer to 1 hour to reach Cebu City, but will cost just €1 (PHP 50) per traveller.
Although the cost of a Cebu airport taxi is very affordable, if you're looking to save even more, you can split the cost of your journey between up to 4 passengers.
There's some storage on the bus for luggage, but seating is very limited. If you're travelling with young children or elderly family members, I recommend taking a taxi for your convenience.
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How to get a taxi from Cebu Airport to the city
For a quick and easy, door-to-door service for your transfer from Cebu airport to Cebu City, you can take a private taxi. The journey time is just 30 minutes and the cost of a taxi from Cebu airport to the city is around €7 (PHP 400), which is quite affordable.
How much is a taxi from Cebu Airport to the city?
The cost of a local Cebu airport taxi will firstly depend on which type of taxi you choose to travel with. The yellow taxis are special airport taxis that offer modern vehicles and a higher price. The white taxis are local, which are usually older and less comfortable than the yellow taxis but are cheaper.
Whichever taxi you choose to travel with, you will be charged using a taximeter. The average cost for a taxi from Cebu airport to the city will be around €7 (PHP 400).
Where do I find a taxi at Cebu Airport?
Taxis are located just outside the arrivals hall in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Cebu airport.
Convenience
There’s nothing more convenient than stepping out of the airport, hopping into a private car, and making your way directly to the door of your hotel. Plus, by taking a taxi from Cebu airport to the city centre, you won’t have to worry about waiting for public transport or navigating the complicated city networks.
Useful Tips
The yellow taxis are more expensive than the white ones, but they are more comfortable.
Ensure your driver resets the meter before you begin your journey.
The journey from Cebu Airport to Cebu City may take up to 2 hours, depending on traffic levels.
The bus company MyBus offers transfers from Cebu Airport to Cebu City every day from 07:00 to 22:00. As they make stops along the way, the journey time on the bus is closer to 1 hour. However, the cost of a one-way ticket on the MyBus is just €1 (PHP 50), making it a good budget transfer option.
How much is the bus from Cebu Airport to Cebu City?
The cost of a ticket on the MyBus from Cebu Airport to Cebu City is €1 (PHP 50). You must purchase your bus ticket from the kiosk located in the arrivals area and show this ticket to your driver.
Cost
€1 (PHP 50)
Trip Duration
60 Min.
*There's a waiting time of up to 20 minutes for the MyBus.
Convenience
Safety
Value for Money
The MyBus runs from 07:00 to 22:00 daily.
Where do I find the bus at Cebu Airport?
The MyBus stops outside both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Cebu Airport. The bus stop can be found at the Arrival Level – Pick-Up area of both terminals.
Convenience
Although a very cheap transfer option, if you haven’t been to Cebu before, taking the bus can be a little bit stressful. You will have to wait up to 20 minutes for the bus and then you will be dropped off at the SM City Cebu shopping mall, so will have to find alternate transport from there to your hotel. This adds both time and potentially extra costs to your journey.
Useful Tips
You must purchase your bus ticket from the kiosk before getting on the bus.
If there are no seats available you may choose to stand.
During busy travel times, there can be long queues for the bus, you may have to wait for the next bus if there's no space onboard.
Frequently asked questions
How to get from Cebu airport to Cebu City?
You have two transfer options from Cebu airport to Cebu City; taxi or bus. Taking a Cebu airport taxi is quick and easy, as it takes just 30 minutes to reach the city and costs around €7 (PHP 400). Taking the MyBus is a cheaper option, costing €1 (PHP 50) one-way, but it takes closer to 60 minutes to reach Cebu.
What’s the cost of a taxi from Cebu airport to the city?
The cost of a local taxi from Cebu airport to the city will be around €7 (PHP 400). However, this may change depending on the company you travel with and the journey time. If you’d prefer the peace of mind that comes with a fixed rate fare you can rely on, we recommend pre-booking with Welcome Pickups.
Is there a direct bus from Cebu airport to Cebu City centre?
The MyBus runs from Cebu airport to the city centre every day from 07:00 to 22:00. However, it does make quite a few stops along the way, so the journey time on the bus will be at least 1 hour.
For a quick and easy, door-to-door service for your transfer from Cebu airport to Cebu City, you can take a private taxi. The journey time is just 30 minutes and the cost of a taxi from Cebu airport to the city is around €7 (PHP 400), which is quite affordable.
How much is a taxi from Cebu Airport to the city?
The cost of a local Cebu airport taxi will firstly depend on which type of taxi you choose to travel with. The yellow taxis are special airport taxis that offer modern vehicles and a higher price. The white taxis are local, which are usually older and less comfortable than the yellow taxis but are cheaper.
Whichever taxi you choose to travel with, you will be charged using a taximeter. The average cost for a taxi from Cebu airport to the city will be around €7 (PHP 400).
Where do I find a taxi at Cebu Airport?
Taxis are located just outside the arrivals hall in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Cebu airport.
Convenience
There’s nothing more convenient than stepping out of the airport, hopping into a private car, and making your way directly to the door of your hotel. Plus, by taking a taxi from Cebu airport to the city centre, you won’t have to worry about waiting for public transport or navigating the complicated city networks.
Useful Tips
Book a trusted, English-speaking driver to pick you up at the same price as a regular taxi
Learn moreThe bus company MyBus offers transfers from Cebu Airport to Cebu City every day from 07:00 to 22:00. As they make stops along the way, the journey time on the bus is closer to 1 hour. However, the cost of a one-way ticket on the MyBus is just €1 (PHP 50), making it a good budget transfer option.
How much is the bus from Cebu Airport to Cebu City?
The cost of a ticket on the MyBus from Cebu Airport to Cebu City is €1 (PHP 50). You must purchase your bus ticket from the kiosk located in the arrivals area and show this ticket to your driver.
The MyBus runs from 07:00 to 22:00 daily.
Where do I find the bus at Cebu Airport?
The MyBus stops outside both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Cebu Airport. The bus stop can be found at the Arrival Level – Pick-Up area of both terminals.
Convenience
Although a very cheap transfer option, if you haven’t been to Cebu before, taking the bus can be a little bit stressful. You will have to wait up to 20 minutes for the bus and then you will be dropped off at the SM City Cebu shopping mall, so will have to find alternate transport from there to your hotel. This adds both time and potentially extra costs to your journey.
Useful Tips
Frequently asked questions
How to get from Cebu airport to Cebu City?
You have two transfer options from Cebu airport to Cebu City; taxi or bus. Taking a Cebu airport taxi is quick and easy, as it takes just 30 minutes to reach the city and costs around €7 (PHP 400). Taking the MyBus is a cheaper option, costing €1 (PHP 50) one-way, but it takes closer to 60 minutes to reach Cebu.
What’s the cost of a taxi from Cebu airport to the city?
The cost of a local taxi from Cebu airport to the city will be around €7 (PHP 400). However, this may change depending on the company you travel with and the journey time. If you’d prefer the peace of mind that comes with a fixed rate fare you can rely on, we recommend pre-booking with Welcome Pickups.
Is there a direct bus from Cebu airport to Cebu City centre?
The MyBus runs from Cebu airport to the city centre every day from 07:00 to 22:00. However, it does make quite a few stops along the way, so the journey time on the bus will be at least 1 hour.
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