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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).

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Last updated: 2026-07

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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.

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Getting out of Cebu (CEB)

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

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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)

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