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    "Key": "CGY-CEB",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CGY",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cagayan de Oro",
      "fullCity": "Cagayan de Oro, Philippines",
      "airport": "Cagayan De Oro"
    },
    "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 Cagayan de Oro to Cebu?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cagayan de Oro to Cebu cover about 120 miles. The typical nonstop flight takes 55 minutes eastbound, with a return flight of 60 minutes—a small difference due to prevailing winds.",
        "methodology": "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.",
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      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Cagayan de Oro to Cebu?",
        "answer": "Yes, three airlines fly non-stop from Cagayan de Oro (CGY) to Cebu (CEB): Cebgo (DG), Cebu Pacific (5J), and Philippine Airlines (PR), all operating daily. Together they offer about 112 weekly flights, with departures spread from early morning through late evening and a typical flight time of 45–60 minutes. With this many daily options, you can find a non-stop any day of the week.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Cebu?",
        "answer": "From Mactan-Cebu International Airport, taxis and ride-hailing services like Grab are the fastest and most convenient ways to reach Cebu City center, typically taking 30-45 minutes depending on traffic. There is no direct rail or mass transit link, but public buses and jeepneys are available for a cheaper, though slower, journey. Car rentals are also an option for those who prefer to drive themselves. For most travelers, taxis or Grab are the most used due to their balance of speed, comfort, 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 Cagayan de Oro to Cebu?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights are available from Cagayan de Oro (CGY) to Cebu (CEB). Philippine Airlines operates daily red‑eyes departing at 21:00 and 21:20, while Cebgo flies red‑eyes on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 21:30. These flights depart in the late evening; the short hop to Cebu means they land 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": [
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Cagayan de Oro to Cebu?",
        "answer": "Philippine Airlines, Cebgo, and Cebu Pacific all fly nonstop from Cagayan de Oro to Cebu. Philippine Airlines operates up to 49 weekly flights, Cebgo up to 38, and Cebu Pacific up to 25, with departures spread throughout the day on all three carriers.",
        "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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        ]
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cebu?",
        "answer": "January to April are ideal, with dry, sunny weather and comfortable humidity. This period avoids the heavy rains and typhoon risk of the wet season, and it falls outside major local holidays, so crowds are thinner."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cagayan de Oro to Cebu?",
        "answer": "For domestic travel within the Philippines, bring a government-issued photo ID, your booking details, and a payment method for baggage fees. Proof of onward travel, visas, and international passport requirements are not needed."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Cebu?",
        "answer": "Mactan-Cebu International Airport is the only airport serving Cebu."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Cagayan De Oro from the city center?",
        "answer": "Laguindingan Airport (CGY) is about 46 km from Cagayan de Oro’s city center. The most popular option is the Magnum Express shuttle bus, which departs from the Limketkai Mall terminal and takes roughly 45–60 minutes at a moderate fare. Metered taxis and ride‑share services like Grab are available for a faster, door‑to‑door trip at a higher cost. Private car parking is available at the airport, though driving yourself takes a similar time to the shuttle.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CGY",
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            "time_published": "2025-03-15T13:19:59Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laguindingan_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-15T14:57:16Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legazpi_Grand_Central_Terminal",
            "title": "Legazpi Grand Central Terminal",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-25T14:07:20Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City%20Airport%20Train",
            "title": "City Airport Train",
            "time_published": "2026-03-03T11:01:10Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Airport_Train",
            "title": "City Airport Train",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-31T06:51:02Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Cebu airport?",
        "answer": "Mactan-Cebu International Airport has the Aerotel Cebu located inside Terminal 2, the international terminal, providing on-site sleeping facilities. There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods, and Terminal 1 (domestic) does not have an in-terminal hotel, though nearby hotels offer shuttle service.",
        "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"
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          {
            "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",
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Mactan Cebu Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Mactan Cebu International Airport offers currency exchange offices and prayer rooms in both terminals, with free Wi‑Fi available throughout the terminals.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan–Cebu_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-05T23:09:25Z"
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Cebu",
            "title": "Port of Cebu",
            "time_published": "2026-06-16T03:19:55Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port%20of%20Cebu",
            "title": "Port of Cebu",
            "time_published": "2025-11-28T05:08:51Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2024-06-05T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Cagayan de Oro to Cebu?",
        "answer": "Philippine Airlines (PR), Cebu Pacific (5J), and Cebgo (DG) all fly nonstop from Cagayan de Oro to Cebu, but none of them belong to a major global alliance — Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific are independent carriers, and Cebgo is a Cebu Pacific subsidiary. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no alliance member operates it nonstop.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cagayan de Oro?",
        "answer": "Laguindingan Airport (CGY) is a relatively small domestic airport and does not have any airline-branded lounges (such as a Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge or Cebu Pacific lounge) or independent lounges like Priority Pass. The terminal is compact with basic seating and a few food kiosks, so there are no dedicated lounge facilities for business class, elite status, or day pass holders.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CGY",
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            "time_published": "2025-03-15T13:19:59Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laguindingan_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-15T14:57:16Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://cathaypacific.com/cx/en_GB/destinations/lounges/cairns-cns/cairns-international-lounge.html",
            "title": "Escape Lounge | Cathay GB",
            "time_published": "2025-03-20T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com:443/en-GB/lounges/brazil/campo-grande-international/cgr-advantage-vip-lounge",
            "title": "Advantage VIP Lounge CGR AIRPORT Campo Grande International | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/canada/calgary-international/yyc6-elevation-lounge?utm_campaign=affiliate&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=265287&utm_source=awin&utm_term=265287&utm_content=wct2603161112041ab0p&awc=60243_1773659526_32b2d90a296e4857c18e9345bd840baa",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cagayan de Oro to Cebu?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy fares are restrictive and may exclude a checked bag; standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Check your specific ticket for exact allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cagayan de Oro to Cebu?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cagayan de Oro to Cebu typically offer Economy class only, as the route is short and served by narrow-body aircraft without Premium Economy or flat-bed Business."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and higher‑cabin tickets may permit same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy typically does not."
      }
    }
  }
}