🇵🇭 Lapu-Lapu City (Cebu), Philippines
Mactan-Cebu International Airport features Terminal 1 for domestic flights (renovated 1990 building) and the award-winning Terminal 2 for international operations (opened 2018). Terminal 2's 65,500 square meter resort-inspired design accommodates 4.5 million passengers annually with no entrance x-ray machines - security occurs post check-in. A covered walkway connects terminals with 5-10 minute walking time, plus complimentary 24/7 Premium Airport Bus shuttles. The airport serves as hub for Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and AirAsia with connections to 30+ international destinations and domestic island-hopping routes. Terminal 2 features world-class amenities including walk-through duty-free section, pasalubong center, massage services, bars, and premium lounges (Philippine Airlines Mabuhay, Plaza Premium with showers, PAGSS Lounge). Terminal 1 offers upgraded waiting areas, improved food options, and Plaza Premium Lounge. Both terminals provide free Wi-Fi, charging stations, diverse dining options from local to international cuisine, duty-free shopping, WH Smith, K2 Pharmacy, dedicated breastfeeding rooms, and smoking areas. Located in Lapu-Lapu City on Mactan Island, the airport sits 15-20km from downtown Cebu City and minutes from famous beach resorts including Crimson, JPark Island Resort, and Plantation Bay. Security processing requires arrival 3 hours before international flights (add 30-60 minutes during Sinulog Festival and holidays) and 1.5-2 hours for domestic. The modern facility serves as the Philippines' premier gateway for island destinations including Siargao, Bohol, Palawan, Boracay (via Caticlan), Davao, and Coron.
International‑to‑domestic transfers require immigration and customs; plan adequate buffer.
Plenty of dining options; lounges available in both terminals.
Minimum domestic connection:
45 minutes
International connections:
90 minutes
Interline transfers:
150 minutes
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Last updated: January 1980 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources