From Cebu, travelers can connect to destinations across the Philippines, with Mactan-Cebu International Airport providing a convenient starting point for multi-island journeys across the Visayas.
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — A trip to the Visayas can take travelers well beyond a single island. Through Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), Cebu provides a convenient starting point for journeys that combine the region’s beaches, heritage, food, nature, and island experiences.
Bringing this opportunity to the forefront, the Discover the Visayas, #FlyViaCebu campaign brings together the Department of Tourism (DOT), Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), and the Visayas Islands Tourism Alliance (VITA) to promote the Visayas as one connected destination. In line with DOT’s Discover More to Love campaign, it encourages travelers to experience more of the Philippines by discovering what different islands across the region have to offer.
Built around the promise “One Gateway. More Islands.”, Discover the Visayas initially showcases Cebu, Bohol, Boracay, Siquijor, Guimaras, and Biliran. Each offers a different side of the region—from the beaches of Boracay and Bohol’s natural and cultural attractions to Siquijor’s island landscapes, Guimaras’ local food and culture, and Biliran’s nature and adventure experiences.
Supporting these journeys is MCIA’s network of 28 domestic destinations, connecting Cebu with key points across the Visayas and the rest of the Philippines.
At the center of this connectivity is CEB Connects, MCIA’s airport transfer program. The service simplifies onward travel through Cebu, with minimum connection times of just 35 minutes for domestic-to-domestic transfers and 60 minutes for international-to-domestic journeys.
Travelers can also continue from Cebu to destinations such as Busuanga for Coron, Siargao, Camiguin, Puerto Princesa, and El Nido, as well as Cagayan de Oro, Davao, and Surigao in Mindanao.
“Today’s travelers are looking for journeys that are convenient, flexible, and allow them to experience more destinations in one trip,” said Ricia Montejo, General Manager of Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation. “At MCIA, we continue to strengthen connectivity through CEB Connects, making Cebu not just a destination in itself, but an ideal gateway to the Visayas and beyond. By providing seamless connections, we enable travelers to explore more of what the Philippines has to offer while enjoying a smoother airport experience.”
With Cebu connecting travelers to destinations throughout the region and across the country, MCIA helps make multi-destination travel a more convenient part of the Philippine travel experience.
Through Discover the Visayas, #FlyViaCebu, travelers can see more of the region in one journey and find even more to love along the way.