Flights from Singapore to Cebu, Philippines

Located at the heart of the Central Visayas region, Cebu is one of the most appealing provinces of the Philippines. Focused on the bustling and exciting Cebu City, the region plays host to over a hundred small islands as well. Cebu City has plenty of historical attractions including the Fort San Pedro or the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, and the famous Cebu Happy World Museum is one of the area’s leading cultural attractions. Fans of sports can head to the Cebu City Sports Complex for some games, while the Cebu Business Park is home to firms such as airlines, communications companies and more.

Flying to Cebu

1. Which Airports serve Singapore to Cebu?

Mactan–Cebu International Airport is a 30-minute drive away from Cebu City itself. It’s located in Lapu-Lapu City, which is part of the Cebu metropolitan area. Singapore Changi Airport, meanwhile, is an international hub located just over ten miles away from downtown Singapore.

2. Which Airlines operate flights from Singapore to Cebu?

There are plenty of carriers operating flights on the Singapore to Cebu route, including Philippine Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Flight frequencies can differ, but there is usually one direct flight per day between the two cities, even in the winter.

3. How long is the flight?

Flying between Cebu and Singapore needn’t take up your whole day. It’s possible to complete a direct flight from Singapore to Cebu in just three hours and forty minutes with Singapore Airlines.

4. Climate changes between Singapore and Cebu

When it comes to the weather, Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate with an average high temperature of 87°F. Cebu, meanwhile, has a slightly cooler wet-and-dry climate, and each June sees an average high temperature of 86°F reached.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

Cebu is located in the Philippines, which means you’ll need a different currency once you land. Your Singaporean dollar usually won’t be accepted here, so you’ll need to get hold of some Philippine pesos instead before you leave. Singaporean people will be able to enter without a visa for 21 days, but those from some other countries won’t be able to do so.

Cebu Information

Singapore is a major global hub for finance and commerce, meaning that it enjoys a truly cosmopolitan feel, but Cebu City enjoys the same developed feel without being quite as large! That makes it a great place for those who are looking for either a relaxed Asian city break or simply a manageable business trip.

With a population of just under one million, meanwhile, Cebu City and the areas around it in the wider metro area have a wide range of facilities on offer. With attractions including the historic Magellan's Cross, the interesting Cebu Taoist Temple, and the beautiful Basilica del Santo Niño, tourists will be spoiled for choice. The city is also known as a major Filipino hub for certain industries, including furniture manufacturing and business services, so those traveling for business reasons will also be at home here.