LAPULAPU CITY -- Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) unveiled its new routes and new airline partners at the “Festival of Flights” media launch, September 25 at Radisson Blu, boosting connectivity for Cebu and the Philippines.
"Today's 'Festival of Flights' marks a pivotal moment for MCIA and the regions we serve. We are thrilled to introduce these vital new routes. This significant expansion in our connectivity not only offers our passengers greater choice and convenience, but also directly aligns with our new CebConnects campaign, which highlights Cebu's strategic role as a seamless tourism transfer hub. Athanasios Titonis, Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation (ACAC) Chief Executive Officer said at the event.
MCIA unveiled new international and domestic routes, solidifying Cebu's position as a premier tourist destination. One of the exciting new routes is the direct link between Cebu and Brisbane, Australia, operated by Jetstar Airways. This route is set to boost international connectivity and reinforce MCIA's role as a critical logistical hub in the region, Titonis bared.
This is experience and fuel the economic growth of the region. Substantial increase in flight frequencies and the introduction of new routes from key airline partners, including Philippines AirAsia, Philippine Airlines, and its new partners, Firefly Airlines, and Jetstar Airways, further cementing Cebu’s status as a premier hub in the region.
New Routes and Frequencies include: Cebu to Brisbane: Jetstar Airways to operate three times weekly starting December 3, 2025. Cebu to Kuala Lumpur: AirAsia to fly twice daily starting November 15, 2025, while Firefly Airlines to operate five times weekly starting December 2, 2025.
Cebu to Macau: AirAsia flies three times weekly starting November 15, 2025; Cebu to Davao: AirAsia to increase flights to 18 times weekly starting November 15, 2025; Cebu to Caticlan: AirAsia to operate 11 times weekly starting November 15, 2025; Cebu to Iloilo: AirAsia to fly four times weekly starting November 15, 2025 and Cebu to Calbayog: Philippine Airlines to operate four times weekly starting October 26, 2025.
These new routes and increased frequencies aim to enhance passenger convenience, stimulate local tourism, and support economic growth in the region, Julius Neri, Jr., MCIAA General Manager and CEO said adding that MCIA continues to work with its airline partners to explore opportunities for further network expansion, reinforcing its commitment to being a driving force for tourism and commerce in the Philippines.
“Cebu's strategic location is one of its greatest assets, and today's announcement fully capitalizes on that advantage. We commend the airlines for recognizing MCIA's role as a critical logistical hub and a connecting point for the ASEAN region and beyond,” Neri said.
Christine Villanueva, Head, Strategy and Communications, Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation (ACAC) introduced the CEB-Connect transfer product, highlighting its unique air-to-air connectivity. It is a unique selling proposition due to Cebu's strategic location at the center of the Philippines.
“Cebu is the only airport that offers less than one and a half hours of travel to other island destinations. The transfer facility allows for seamless transitions between international and domestic flights without exiting the terminal,” Villanueva said.
The connectivity bridge facility, which enables minimum connecting times such as, the minimum connecting time for domestic-to-domestic (D-to-D) flights is 35 minutes; while the domestic-to-international (D-to-I) flights, the minimum connecting time is 60 minutes. The same 60-minute minimum connecting time applies to international-to-international (I-to-I) flights, Villanueva explained.
Titonis also noted MCIA connectivity and hospitality pointing out the convenience of flying in and out of Cebu, highlighting the airport's good connectivity and international stage, specifically the airport has a strong working relationship with the airport authority, private operator, and other national government agencies, enhancing the travel experience. (Photos: MBCNewman)
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