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Three ways to Cebu

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Hong Kong16h 30Our pickSingapore18h 55Dubai18h 55

Comparing three one-stop routes

LondonHong KongSingaporeDubaiCebu

Via Hong KongCathay PacificOur pick16h 30from £910Via SingaporeSingapore Airlines18h 55from £980Via DubaiEmirates18h 55from £860

London to Hong Kong, 12 h 50. About 1 hour to change planes. Hong Kong to Cebu, 2 h 45. About 16½ hours in all.

Our suggested route · Cathay Pacific

London Hong Kong Cebu

The quickest way to Cebu from London, with one change and a short final hop.

First flight: 12h 50 to Hong Kong
Connection: About 1 hour
Onward flight: 2h 45 to Cebu
Total journey: About 16½ hours

Airports & frequency

From Heathrow. Daily from Hong Kong to Cebu.

See Cathay Pacific flights to Cebu Compare on Google Flights

Another excellent option · Singapore Airlines

London Singapore Cebu

A little longer, with a change at Changi, one of the easiest airports in the world to connect through.

First flight: 13h 45 to Singapore
Connection: About 1½ hours
Onward flight: 3h 40 to Cebu
Total journey: About 17 to 19 hours

Airports & frequency

From Heathrow or Gatwick. Daily from Singapore to Cebu.

See Singapore Airlines flights to Cebu Compare on Google Flights

Often the best value · Emirates

London Dubai Cebu

Frequently the lowest fare of the three. The Dubai to Cebu flight runs four days a week, so check the days suit you.

First flight: 7h to Dubai
Connection: About 2½ hours
Onward flight: 9h 25 to Cebu
Total journey: About 19 hours

Airports & frequency

From Heathrow. Four flights a week from Dubai to Cebu.

See Emirates flights to Cebu Compare on Google Flights

Land: Natural Earth. Arcs show the route, not the flight path.

Economy return, per person

£850–£1,250

Planning estimate, checked September 2026

Dubai £860Hong Kong £910Singapore £980

A sensible figure to plan around for an economy return in late October. Prices move with demand, so treat it as a guide rather than a promise.

Every route has one change. There are no direct flights from the UK.
Changes are shown at their quickest. Many itineraries wait longer, so check the connection when you book.
October 2027 is not on sale yet. Airlines usually open bookings around eleven months ahead, so expect these flights from late 2026. We will refresh these figures then.

Arriving in Cebu

Airport, Terminal 2Shangri-La9 km, up to 20 min

The line joins the airport to the venue with the measured road distance; it is not the road route.

9 kmfrom the airport to Shangri-La by road

20 minat most by car, Shangri-La says; we measured 16 in light traffic

T2International flights arrive at Terminal 2.

Mactan-Cebu International Airport Terminal 2 at night, with its timber-clad canopy — Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Terminal 2Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0 licence (opens in a new tab)

From the airport

GrabSoutheast Asia's ride-hailing app, and the easiest option for most people. You see the price before you book. At Terminal 2, pick-up is at the North or South Wing drop-off.Download the Grab app before you travel
Metered taxiAirport taxis queue outside arrivals and run on the meter.
Hotel carAsk your hotel about a car to meet you in arrivals. Shangri-La, for example, asks for flight details a day ahead and quotes from PHP 1,600 (about £19) for up to four people.

Airport to Shangri-La in Google Maps

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PassportValid for at least six months after the day you arrive.
VisaBritish citizens can visit for up to 30 days without a visa. Keep proof of your return flight to hand, as airlines and immigration may ask for it.
GOV.UK entry requirements for the Philippines(opens gov.uk in a new tab)
eTravelRegister on the Philippines' free eTravel system within the 72 hours before you land, and keep the QR code on your phone. It is free, so ignore any site that charges.
Official eTravel registration(opens etravel.gov.ph in a new tab)
Time7 hours ahead of the UK on the wedding weekend, and 8 hours once UK clocks go back on 31 October.
MoneyPhilippine pesos (PHP). In September 2026 £1 was worth about PHP 84.
WeatherWarm and humid, around 25 to 30°C. Late October is the tail of the rainy season, so a passing shower is likely. Travel insurance is sensible for any long-haul trip.
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