The Philippines' second busiest gateway to the Visayas.
Opened
1956
Location
Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB/RPVM) is the second busiest airport in the Philippines, serving the metropolitan Cebu area on Mactan Island in Lapu-Lapu City. It functions as the primary hub for central and southern Philippines, connecting the Visayas and Mindanao regions to domestic and international destinations.
The airport underwent a major expansion with the opening of Terminal 2 in 2018, significantly increasing passenger capacity and modernizing facilities. It serves millions of passengers annually and handles a mix of full-service carriers, low-cost airlines, and cargo operations.
Mactan Cebu is operated under a public-private partnership, with GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC) holding the concession. The airport plays a critical role in supporting Cebu's tourism and business economy.
Terminals
The airport has two passenger terminals: Terminal 1 handling most international flights and Terminal 2, opened in 2018, primarily serving Cebu Pacific and selected carriers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, and shuttle buses connecting the airport to Cebu City via the Marcelo Fernan Bridge and Mandaue-Mactan Bridge.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating here include Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and AirAsia, alongside international carriers such as Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, and Singapore Airlines.
Notable facts
- ›Terminal 2 opened in June 2018 and nearly doubled the airport's passenger handling capacity.
- ›The airport is located on Mactan Island, connected to mainland Cebu by two bridges.
- ›It served over 12 million passengers annually before the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ›GMCAC, a joint venture of India's GMR Group and Megawide Construction, operates the airport under a 25-year concession awarded in 2014.
- ›The airport shares its runway with Mactan Air Base, a Philippine Air Force installation.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
