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    "Key": "CEB-MPH",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CEB",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cebu",
      "fullCity": "Cebu, Philippines",
      "airport": "Mactan Cebu Intl Airport"
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      "code": "MPH",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Caticlan",
      "fullCity": "Caticlan, Philippines",
      "airport": "Caticlan (Boracay)"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cebu to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "The flight from Cebu to Caticlan is about 177 miles and typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes. The return leg is slightly shorter at about 1 hour, a difference too small to mention. Several airlines fly the route nonstop, with Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, AirAsia, and Cebgo all operating daily service.",
        "methodology": "Flight times and distances come 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Cebu to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct flights from Cebu to Caticlan. Four airlines — Philippine Airlines (PR), Cebu Pacific (5J), AirAsia Philippines (Z2), and Cebgo (DG) — operate non‑stop service daily, with a combined 72 weekly departures and a typical flight time of about 65 minutes. Flights leave throughout the day from 06:20 to 17:45, so you have plenty of options.",
        "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, flight times and distances for this route come 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). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes 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. 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.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Caticlan?",
        "answer": "From Caticlan Airport (Godofredo P. Ramos Airport), the main ground transportation to the city center of Malay or onward to Boracay is by tricycle, the ubiquitous local three-wheeled taxi that is the fastest and most-used option for the short ride to Caticlan Jetty Port, typically taking about 5–10 minutes. Tricycles are inexpensive, informal, and not metered, with fares usually negotiated or fixed per trip, and they are the only practical public mode at the airport — there is no ride-share service, no mass transit, and no car rental desk on site. Larger vans or private transfers can be arranged in advance through hotels or tour operators, but these are less common for the airport-to-town leg than tricycles. For travelers continuing to Boracay, the combined tricycle ride plus a short ferry from Caticlan Jetty Port is the standard route, and this two-step transfer is the most widely used overall. Ground transportation at Caticlan is simple and limited, with the tricycle being the clear default for speed, cost, and availability.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godofredo_P._Ramos_Airport",
            "title": "Godofredo P. Ramos Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T01:49:46Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godofredo%20P.%20Ramos%20Airport",
            "title": "Godofredo P. Ramos Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T05:51:15Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalibo_International_Airport",
            "title": "Kalibo International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-12T10:16:51Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Cebu to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Cebu to Caticlan. However, connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red‑eye are available via Manila (MNL): Philippine Airlines (PR) operates an overnight leg CEB→MNL departing at 22:25 and arriving at 23:50 the same night, with onward connections on PR or 2P after a layover of roughly 7¾ to 14 hours.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Cebu to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia Zest, and Cebgo all fly nonstop from Cebu to Caticlan. Philippine Airlines runs the most frequent service with 33 weekly flights, followed by Cebu Pacific with 21, AirAsia Zest with 11, and Cebgo with 7 daily departures. All four carriers operate daily on this route.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Cebu and Caticlan?",
        "answer": "This is a short domestic route with frequent direct flights. Connections are uncommon and would likely route through Manila, but that significantly increases travel time. A direct flight is the most efficient choice."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "November to May is the dry season with sunny skies and calm seas, ideal for beach trips and island hopping; crowds are lower outside Christmas, Easter, and Chinese New Year."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cebu to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "Since this is a domestic flight within the Philippines, bring a valid government-issued ID like a passport, driver's license, or national ID. No visa or onward travel proof is needed, but have a payment method for baggage fees and any required health documents such as a vaccination certificate if still mandated by local authorities."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Caticlan?",
        "answer": "Caticlan has only one airport, Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (MPH), which is the main gateway to Boracay and located just a few minutes from the ferry terminal."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Mactan Cebu Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Cebu City to Mactan–Cebu International Airport, the most popular and flexible public option is the MyBus, which connects Cebu City to the airport via Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu, while regular city taxis and ride-hailing apps like Grab are widely available for door-to-door service. Taxis and Grab are generally fastest and most convenient, though pricier than the bus. Driving yourself is also possible with parking at the airport, but traffic on the Mactan bridges can be heavy, so allow extra time.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu_International_Airport",
            "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-16T00:52:50Z"
          },
          {
            "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/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-15T02:35:34Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-09-01T06:09:18Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Caticlan airport?",
        "answer": "Sleeping options at Caticlan airport are limited, as the airport has no directly connected hotel or on-site sleeping facilities. The article does not name any hotel at the airport; travelers typically continue to Boracay for accommodation, with land and boat transfers readily available from the terminal.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godofredo_P._Ramos_Airport",
            "title": "Godofredo P. Ramos Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T01:49:46Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/philippines/visayas/bacolod/activities/godofredo_p_ramos_or_caticlan_airport_transfers_mph_to_boracay-XKHMWV",
            "title": "Godofredo P. Ramos or Caticlan Airport Transfers (MPH) to Boracay",
            "time_published": "2026-02-24T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/philippines/visayas/boracay/activities/boracay_adventures_transfer_services_via_caticlan-XF3ECV",
            "title": "Boracay Adventures Transfer Services Via Caticlan",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-26T05:51:15Z"
          }
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Caticlan (Boracay)?",
        "answer": "Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in Caticlan (Boracay) has two separate passenger terminals: the old terminal used for departures and an interim terminal used for arrivals, with a permanent two-level terminal under construction. Publicly available information about the airport does not confirm the presence of dedicated currency exchange offices, prayer rooms or chapels, or free Wi-Fi services in these terminals.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godofredo_P._Ramos_Airport",
            "title": "Godofredo P. Ramos Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T01:49:46Z"
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            "title": "Godofredo P. Ramos Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T05:51:15Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalibo_International_Airport",
            "title": "Kalibo International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-12T10:16:51Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_the_Philippines",
            "title": "List of the busiest airports in the Philippines",
            "time_published": "2026-06-03T14:08:14Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cebu to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "Cebu Pacific operates the route most, flying Airbus A320s, A320neos, and the A320 family on flights from Cebu to Caticlan. Philippine Airlines uses De Havilland Dash 8 family aircraft and Airbus A320s, Philippines AirAsia flies Airbus A320s, and Cebgo operates ATR 72s.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types come 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.",
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Cebu to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "On the Cebu to Caticlan route, Philippine Airlines (PR) and Cebu Pacific (5J) are not part of any global alliance, while AirAsia Zest (Z2) and Cebgo (DG) are also unaffiliated — no SkyTeam, Star Alliance, or oneworld carriers operate nonstop here.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cebu?",
        "answer": "Cebu’s Mactan–Cebu International Airport has two Plaza Premium Lounges, one in Terminal 1 for domestic departures and one in Terminal 2 for international departures. Both lounges offer premium food, beer and wine, Wi‑Fi, TVs, flight monitors, and children’s rooms; showers are available for an additional charge. The Terminal 1 lounge is open round-the-clock and includes complimentary luggage storage. The Terminal 2 lounge is located after immigration control, across from the Mabuhay Lounge.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/ja-JP/lounges/philippines/cebu-mactan-intl",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cebu to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Cebu to Caticlan flights varies by airline and fare type. Basic economy fares are restrictive and may not include checked baggage, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Check your airline's policy for exact allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cebu to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cebu to Caticlan are short domestic hops operated by turboprop aircraft, offering only Economy seating with no Premium Economy or flat-bed Business options."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets usually allow same‑day changes or standby, but basic fares often do not."
      }
    }
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