{ "response": { "Key": "ILO-CEB", "orig": { "code": "ILO", "type": "airport", "city": "Iloilo", "fullCity": "Iloilo, Philippines", "airport": "Iloilo Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "CEB", "type": "airport", "city": "Cebu", "fullCity": "Cebu, Philippines", "airport": "Mactan Cebu Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Iloilo to Cebu?", "answer": "A nonstop flight from Iloilo to Cebu takes about 45 to 55 minutes. There are no significant differences in flight time by airline or direction on this short domestic route." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Iloilo to Cebu?", "answer": "Yes, there are direct flights from Iloilo to Cebu. Four airlines operate non‑stop: Philippine Airlines (5x daily), Cebu Pacific (up to 4x daily), Cebgo (2x daily), and AirAsia Z2 (4x weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday). Combined, there are about 71 weekly non‑stop flights, with departures spread throughout the day from early morning to late evening.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Cebu?", "answer": "Ground transportation from Mactan–Cebu International Airport to Cebu City is primarily by taxi, ride-hailing (Grab), and hotel shuttles, as there is no direct mass transit from the airport. Taxis are readily available and the fastest option, while Grab offers app-based booking with upfront pricing. Jeepneys and buses serve wider Metro Cebu but require a transfer from the airport. Taxis remain the most used mode for airport transfers due to convenience and availability.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu%20International%20Airport", "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-15T02:35:34Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan–Cebu_International_Airport", "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-05T23:09:25Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation%20in%20Metro%20Cebu", "title": "Transportation in Metro Cebu", "time_published": "2026-03-13T13:34:16Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu", "title": "Transportation in Metro Cebu", "time_published": "2026-06-15T20:23:35Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cebu%20Strait", "title": "Cebu Strait", "time_published": "2023-12-01T09:51:15Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Iloilo to Cebu?", "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights are available nonstop from Iloilo to Cebu. Cebgo (DG) operates a daily red‑eye departing at 22:15, and Cebu Pacific (5J) runs one four nights a week (Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun) departing at 23:40. Both are short hops, so they arrive the same night rather than the next morning.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Iloilo to Cebu?", "answer": "Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Cebgo, and AirAsia Philippines all operate non-stop flights from Iloilo to Cebu. Philippine Airlines runs the most frequent service with 35 weekly flights, followed by Cebu Pacific at 18, Cebgo at 14, and AirAsia Philippines with 4 flights per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Typical per-carrier fares are not available for this route.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Iloilo to Cebu?", "answer": "On‑time performance is generally reliable, though afternoon thunderstorms can cause delays. Early flights on Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines are usually punctual." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cebu?", "answer": "December to May is dry and sunny, ideal for beaches and festivals, with fewer crowds outside Holy Week." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Iloilo to Cebu?", "answer": "For domestic Philippine flights, bring a government‑issued ID, your booking reference, and payment for baggage; no passport, visa, or vaccination certificate is required for this route." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Cebu?", "answer": "Cebu has only one airport, Mactan–Cebu International Airport, which serves all domestic and international flights to the city." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Cebu airport?", "answer": "Cebu Airport (Terminal 2, the international terminal) has an on‑site hotel, Aerotel Cebu, located inside the terminal. There are no sleeping pods or dedicated rest zones, but nearby hotels offer shuttle service for those seeking a full night's sleep.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/cebu-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Cebu Airport Guide (CEB) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2018-08-08T18:38:09Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan–Cebu_International_Airport", "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-05T23:09:25Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu%20International%20Airport", "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-15T02:35:34Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/philippines/visayas/cebu-city/activities/cebu_private_transfer_from_mactan_cebu_international_airport_ceb_to_cebu_city-XNE793?property=CEBFM", "title": "Cebu Private Transfer from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Cebu city", "time_published": "2026-02-23T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/philippines/visayas/cebu-city/activities/cebu_private_transfer_from_mactan_cebu_international_airport_ceb_to_cebu_city-XNE793", "title": "Cebu Private Transfer from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Cebu city", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounge/cebu-mactan-airport/plaza-premium-lounge-terminal-1-ceb.htm", "title": "Plaza Premium Lounge | Cebu Airport", "time_published": "2025-02-21T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Iloilo and Cebu airports?", "answer": "Iloilo International Airport provides wheelchair-accessible facilities and assistance for travelers with disabilities, with requests ideally made at least 48 hours before departure through the airline or airport information desk; however, a dedicated children’s play area is not explicitly mentioned. Mactan-Cebu International Airport offers similar mobility assistance services and accessible restrooms, and while a structured children’s play zone isn’t detailed, the newer Terminal 2 includes family-friendly amenities and nursing rooms. At both airports, passengers should contact their airline in advance to arrange specific support such as wheelchair escort or boarding assistance.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo_International_Airport", "title": "Iloilo International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T11:44:54Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo%20International%20Airport", "title": "Iloilo International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-26T15:31:37Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Iloilo", "title": "Port of Iloilo", "time_published": "2026-06-23T11:37:23Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo%20Convention%20Center", "title": "Iloilo Convention Center", "time_published": "2026-03-25T15:53:29Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Peer_review/Iloilo_International_Airport/archive1", "title": "Wikipedia:Peer review/Iloilo International Airport/archive1", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2023-02-10T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu%20International%20Airport", "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-15T02:35:34Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan–Cebu_International_Airport", "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-05T23:09:25Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu_International_Airport", "title": "Talk:Mactan–Cebu International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2024-06-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan–Benito_Ebuen_Air_Base", "title": "Mactan–Benito Ebuen Air Base", "time_published": "2026-07-05T23:36:50Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port%20of%20Cebu", "title": "Port of Cebu", "time_published": "2025-11-28T05:08:51Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Iloilo to Cebu?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Iloilo to Cebu are operated by Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Cebgo, and AirAsia Philippines. The De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 (turboprop) appears on the route, and many flights are listed with unspecified aircraft — these are typically narrowbody jets like the Airbus A320 family, though the exact model isn't confirmed in the schedule data. On one-stop itineraries via Manila, the longer leg commonly uses Airbus A320-100, A321-100, or A330-300 aircraft.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps. Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft", "route_airlines" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Iloilo to Cebu?", "answer": "The four airlines flying nonstop from Iloilo to Cebu — Philippine Airlines (PR), Cebu Pacific (5J), Cebgo (DG), and AirAsia Philippines (Z2) — all operate independently and none belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or oneworld. Other alliance carriers may serve the route via connections, but all nonstop operators are unaligned.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Iloilo?", "answer": "Iloilo International Airport is a modest domestic and regional gateway, and there are no airline-branded lounges or major independent lounges like Priority Pass or Plaza Premium at this airport. The terminal has basic seating and a few food and retail outlets, but no dedicated lounge facilities for business class or elite passengers. If you're looking for a comfortable pre-flight space, you may want to use a nearby hotel lobby in Iloilo City before heading to the airport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo_International_Airport", "title": "Iloilo International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T11:44:54Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo%20International%20Airport", "title": "Iloilo International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-26T15:31:37Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IOS/The-Lounge-Ilheus-Main-Terminal-BZYUK9CJ2w/", "title": "The Lounge Ilheus at Ilhéus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-04-27T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/IOS/The-Lounge-Ilheus-Main-Terminal-BZYUK9CJ2w/", "title": "The Lounge Ilheus at Ilhéus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-03-20T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/brazil/ilheus-jorge-amado/ios-the-lounge-ilheus", "title": "The Lounge Ilheus IOS AIRPORT Ilheus Jorge Amado | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Iloilo to Cebu?", "answer": "This is a domestic flight within the Philippines, so the international baggage note is not applicable. Allowance depends on the airline and fare type. Basic fares often exclude checked bags, while standard economy typically includes a small checked bag and a carry‑on." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Iloilo to Cebu?", "answer": "Flights from Iloilo to Cebu typically offer only Economy class with standard seating; Premium Economy and flat-bed Business are not available on this short domestic route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets typically allow same-day changes or standby, while basic fares generally do not." } } } }