Airport Transfer Mactan-Cebu Int’l Airport (CEB) and Driving Tours in Cebu
Cebu City Rapid Bus Transit System Project Phase 1 and 2 and Cordova Link Expressway Bridge
Preparations are underway for the latest ground·breaking mass transportation, the Cebu City Rapid Bus Transit System. The initial project has 2 phases, the first phase will span along Cebu South Road on N. Bacalso Avenue (located near the South Bus Terminal) up to the Provincial Capitol through the Osmena Boulevard. The second phase of the project, which traverses Bulacao, Talisay City (southern part of Cebu) to Talamban, (Northern part), and is targeted to be fully operational by March 2022
When completed, the Cebu BRT system will have 33 stations with 176 buses with buses passing each station every two to five minutes. more than 330,000 passengers are expected to use the BRT line every day. The BRT line will be complemented by a modified jeepney network which will operate as feeders and complementary services to the BRT route. Space will be made at BRT stations for interchanging jeepney routes. The Cebu City Rapid Bus Transit System will mirror other modern big city automated transportation, similar to those found in Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore
The BRT Transit System infrastructure is designed to lesson the chaotic traffic around Cebu City. The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) is expected to integrate the BRT Transit System, the Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway Bridge which opened April 2022, the project will provide faster airport transfer links between Mactan island and mainland Cebu City, The Link Expressway Bridge facility is already designed to accommodate speeds of 60 to 80 kilometers per hour (kph)
Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway Bridge will stramline direct airport transfer saving at least 40 minutes into Cebu City and vise versa, compared to the conventional route via M.L. Quezon National Highway and the two older bridges connecting Mandaue City, this area is more prone to traffic congestion at peak times
Airport transfer times into Cebu City and Ayala Center area Hotels from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Route via Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway Bridge into Cebu City and South Road Properties (SRP)
off-peak 40 to 60 minutes
peak 60 to 80 minutes
Conventional route via M.L. Quezon National Highway and the two older bridges connecting Mandaue City into Cebu City
off-peak 45 to 60 minutes
peak 80 to 120 minutes
Hiring a Private Tourist Van with driver in Cebu, is the best option if your in a group or prefer a personalized service, not just because it will more often be cheaper, but much more convenient and comfortable, especially for tours and transfers in Cebu
Private Tours, shuttle transfer, shared tours, include professional courteous drivers, car parking fees, driver fees, environmental fees, toll fees and gas, for one way transfers, up to 24 hour tours and services, 1 day return tours, Cebu Mini or Full Day Tours to North or South of Cebu City, Cebu Beaches, Cebu City Tours, Cebu Inter-island Sea Port Transfer, Hagnaya Port for Bantayan Island, Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) Shuttle Transfer, Cebu Mountains, Moalboal, Kawasan Falls and Canyoneering, Cebu Waterfall Attractions North or South, Tan-Awan, Oslob Whale Shark Watching, Wedding Guest Transfers, Pre Wedding Shoots, Wedding Day Shoots, Graduations, Cebu Romantic Spots, Corporate Outings, Sinulog Festival Tours, Pilgrimages-Religious Tours and Bespoke Tours
BYAHE SUGBO VAN RENTAL SERVICES in Cebu don’t compromise on Safety, Hygiene and Comfort
The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) is located 12 km – 7.5 miles to Cebu City (Ayala Center-Mall Area Hotels)
Beware there may be unauthorised taxi operators outside the terminals, you may be approached by unofficial taxi operators touting for business, you should kindly say no, you will be quoted or charged very inflated prices
We recommend official Yellow Airport Taxi Cab and White Taxi Cab, use the official taxi bay outside arrivals you’ll be given a ticket-stub indicating your destination to Mactan Isalnd or Cebu City
The Mactan-Cebu International Airport is modern and fully air conditioned, If you exit the Mactan-Cebu Internaional Airport (CEB) Airport Terminal, you may not be permitted to enter back into the Terminal, because only ticketed passengers or arriving passengers can usually enter or stay inside
Alternatively why not make use of Cebu City Travellers’ Lounges adjacent to SM North Bus Terminal, and close to Cebu City Ferry Terminals, and Cebu City South Bus Terminal (South Bus Terminal 3 miles – 4.8 km), transfer time varies depending on traffic congestion
For More Information about Cebu City Travellers’ Lounge visit: Cebu City Traveller’s Lounge at SM City and Robinsons Galleria
Free High Speed WIFI Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
We’ve based the prices for peak travel or congested traffic
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) Transfer Options
From Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Ayala Center-Mall Area Hotels
Metered Taxi Yellow Cab (peak traffic)
(recommended by the cebu tourist)
Price by Cash in PESOS: ₱500 per taxi one way
Yellow airport cabs, solely work to and from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Metered White Taxi Cab (peak traffic)
Price by cash in PESOS: ₱450 per taxi one wayGrab Taxi-Car Internet Based App (fixed price, peak traffic)
Price by Cash in PESOS: ₱500 per taxi one way
Car Hire (Price Varies)
There are two types of van hire in Cebu, V-Hire and Private Vans for hire, V-Hire vans are public passenger shared hire only, V-Hire Ply routes and popular Cebu resorts and sea ports to almost anywhere in Cebu
V-Hire Vans are stationed and available to board without a reservation at SM North Terminal and Cebu South Bus Terminal, SM City Mall and Ayala Center, Public Utility Vehicle Terminal (PUV), once the V-Hire fill up with up to 15 passenger, they will only depart. V-Hire’s will stop anywhere to drop-off or pick-up more passengers, on the specific route heading Northbound or Southbound depending on the bus terminal or destination, they are relatively cheap and fast, but more often on longer journeys it can be very uncomfortable and cramped
MyBus route passes through Talisay City, Cebu City, Mandaue City up to Mactan Cebu International Airport, which is the same as the route proposed in the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
MyBus stations can be found in SM Seaside Mall, SM City Cebu, Il Corso, City di Mare, Malacañang sa Sugbo, and Compania Maritima
Each MyBus vehicle can accommodate 42 to 90 passengers, including standing passengers
MyBus operates direct from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to SM North Bus Terminal, and vice versa, adjacent to SM City Mall Cebu City at the corner corner of Sergio Osmeña Jr Boulevard and Kaohsiung Street at the North Reclamation Area (bus service not 24 hours)
Sugbo Transit Express (Ceres Liner / Sugbo Tours), public buses to serve passengers and commuters from Mactan-Cebu International Airport and vice versa, including all stops to Cebu City South Bus and Cebu City North Bus Terminal
Just like the SM MyBus, the Sugbo Tours bus is PWD-friendly, GPS and CCTV-enabled making it a safe, secure and friendly transport service around Cebu with FREE WIFI
Each bus can can accommodate 42 to 90 passengers, including standing passengers
Sugbo Schedule: Buses operate every hour from 5AM to 6PM, daily
From Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
1. MEPZ 1 (Mactan Export Processing Zone 1), Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
2. Island Central Mall
3. Pacific Mall
4. SM North Bus Terminal, adjacent to SM City Mall Cebu City and MyBus Terminal at the corner of Sergio Osmeña Jr Boulevard and Kaohsiung Street at the North Reclamation Area
(short taxi ride away to Cebu Westown Lagoon, Bai Hotel Cebu, Maayo Hotel and Medical Center Cebu, Express Inn Mabolo, Sugbutel Family Hotel, Hotel Pier Cuatro, 5 minutes walk to SM City Mall Cebu, Radisson Blu Cebu and Bayfront Hotel Cebu)
5. Robinsons Galleria (short walk to Summit Galleria Cebu, short taxi ride away to Passenger Ferry Terminal for Cebu Pier 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
6. Fuente Osmeña (short walk to Fuente Osmeña Circle, short walk or short taxi ride away to Summit Circle, Rajah Park Hotel, Crown Regency Hotel & Towers, Pillows Hotel, Horizon’s 101 Cebu, Mango Square, Chong Hua Hospital, Vicente Sotto Hospital, Cebu (Velez) General Hospital, Ayala Center-Terraces, Seda Ayala Center Cebu, Mandarin Plaza Hotel, Quest Hotel and Conference Center, Cebu Parklane Hotel, Diamond Suites Cebu, Golden Prince Hotel and Suites, The Golden Peak Hotel & Suites, Harolds Hotel Cebu, Red Planet Cebu, Islands Stay Hotel at Archbishop Reyes Avenue, and Wellcome Hotel)
7. South Bus Terminal, Cebu City (short walk to Elizabeth Mall, short taxi ride away to One Central Hotel, La Gloria Residence Inn, GV Tower Hotel, Cebu Business Hotel, Colon Street, Cebu City Hall, Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu and Magellan’s Cross)
From South Bus Terminal, Cebu City:
1. South Bus Terminal, Cebu City (short walk to Elizabeth Mall, short taxi ride away to One Central Hotel, La Gloria Residence Inn, GV Tower Hotel, Cebu Business Hotel, Colon Street, Cebu City Hall, Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu and Magellan’s Cross)
2. Robinsons Fuente (short walk to Fuente Osmeña Circle, short walk or short taxi ride away to Summit Circle, Rajah Park Hotel, Crown Regency Hotel & Towers, Pillows Hotel, Horizon’s 101 Cebu, Mango Square, Chong Hua Hospital, Vicente Sotto Hospital, Cebu (Velez) General Hospital, Ayala Center-Terraces, Seda Ayala Center Cebu, Mandarin Plaza Hotel, Quest Hotel and Conference Center, Cebu Parklane Hotel, Diamond Suites Cebu, Golden Prince Hotel and Suites, The Golden Peak Hotel & Suites, Harolds Hotel Cebu, Red Planet Cebu, Islands Stay Hotel at Archbishop Reyes Avenue, and Wellcome Hotel)
3. Robinsons Galleria (short walk to Summit Galleria Cebu, short taxi ride away to Passenger Ferry Terminal for Cebu Pier 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
4. SM North Bus Terminal, adjacent to SM City Mall Cebu City and MyBus Terminal at the corner of Sergio Osmeña Jr Boulevard and Kaohsiung Street at the North Reclamation Area
(short taxi ride away to Cebu Westown Lagoon, Bai Hotel Cebu, Maayo Hotel and Medical Center Cebu, Express Inn Mabolo, Sugbutel Family Hotel, Hotel Pier Cuatro, 5 minutes walk to SM City Mall Cebu, Radisson Blu Cebu and Bayfront Hotel Cebu)
5. Pacific Mall
6. MEPZ 1 (Mactan Export Processing Zone 1), Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) Transfer by Jeepney
There are no direct Jeepney services that serve Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB), to or via Robinsons Galleria Cebu, SM City Cebu, Fuente Osmeña Circle, Mango Sqaure, Ayala Center-Mall and Terraces, Downtown Cebu City, Uptown Cebu City and Talisay City. There are indirect Jeepney services, on average you would be expected to change 2 to 3 times to Cebu City or vice versa, depending on your location or route. Very few international tourists will ride a Jeepney for Airport Transfer from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Cebu City, simply because there not familiar with the complex Jeepney network and interchanging Brgy (village) or stops
There is just one reliable Jeepney Service Number MI-05A, serving Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) for shorter routes and all stops towards Cebu-Mactan Ferry Terminal
22 minutes, every 5 minutes (10 stops)
1. Timex Philippines Incorporated, stop here for Mactan Marina Mall and further Jeepney Services around Mactan island, and connections towards Parkmall, Reclamation Area, Mandaue City and Cebu City
2. The Bellavista Hotel
3. Gaisano Mactan
4. PLDT Telecommunications
5. Lapu-Lapu City PUJ Terminal,
6. Super Metro Gaisano Lapu-Lapu
7. Mantawe Road
8. B.M Dimataga St
9. Opon Plaza
10. Cebu-Mactan Ferry Terminal, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
However unless your destination is very near it’s not worth the hassle or effort for tourists, not to mention the inconvenience, extended journey time, space for luggage, or comfort, considering MyBus and Sugbo offer frequent bus services to or from Cebu City, directly outside Terminal 1 and 2 with modern seating and air-con at cheap prices (not 24 hours), therefore it’s far less appealing to ride a Jeepney from or to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Where to stay in Cebu City? We recommend hotels near to Ayala Center Mall and Terraces, I.T. Park, SM City Mall Cebu City, and Madaue City, where there is already a concentration of quality 3 star to 5 star Hotels and Premium High-Rise Condo’s. International tourists prefer those areas because of the appealing location, business friendly hotels with fast reliable WIFI and the cosmopolitan vibe.This area in Cebu is also conveniently located near to a good selection of reputable money changers at I.T. Park, Fuente Osmeña Circle, Mango Square and inside SM City Mall, all just a very walk or short taxi ride away, including 24 hour Money Changers.