Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Cebu — Transport Guide 2026

Mactan-Cebu (CEB) is on Mactan Island, 15 km from Cebu City across the bridge. Grab is the standard app. Airport taxis are yellow (metered).

CEB15 km to cityPHPAsia

Last updated: 2026-07

Cheapest
MyBus (~$0.75)
Fastest
Grab (~30 min)

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Grab / Angkas / Move It

ride share · Best for: Best value + English
Cost
PHP 250-500 ($4.50-9)
Time
30-60 min (traffic-heavy)
Frequency
On-demand
Grab is standard. Angkas is motorcycle-only (fast in traffic).

Yellow airport taxi

taxi · Best for: Metered airport-authorized
Cost
PHP 350-700 ($6.50-13)
Time
30-60 min
Frequency
On-demand
Only use yellow taxis at the authorized rank. Ignore white taxi touts.

MyBus (to SM City Cebu)

bus · Best for: Budget + air-conditioned
Cost
PHP 40 (~$0.75)
Time
30-50 min
Frequency
Every 30-60 min
Direct to SM Cebu mall. Onward jeepney/taxi to final destination.

Scam warning

Only use yellow airport taxis — white taxis are notorious for meter tampering.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Cebu (CEB)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Mactan-Cebu International Airport from Cebu?
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) is 15 km from Cebu city centre.
What is the cheapest way from CEB to Cebu?
MyBus (~$0.75)
What is the fastest way from CEB to Cebu?
Grab (~30 min)