MACAU-CEBU FLIGHTS
– Cebu Pacific has opened direct flights between Cebu and Macau in China. Celebrating the occasion are (from left) Shalinar Tamano, Department of Tourisms’ regional director for Central Visayas; Steve Dicdican, Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority general manager; Blessie Cruz, Cebu Pacific marketing director; and Aines Librodo, airline marketing head for GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation.
Cebu Pacific has opened a new route linking Cebu and Macau, providing another access point to and from China’s Pearl River Delta. Starting December 7, the airline will operate direct flights between Cebu and Macau every Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The flight leaves Cebu at 6:35 p.m., and arrives in Macau at 9:45 p.m. The return flight leaves Macau at 10:25 p.m. and arrives in Cebu at 1:25 a.m. the next day.
Cebu Pacific holds half of the number of seats between the Philippines and Macau. It is the only carrier that flies to Macau from three key Philippine gateways — Clark, Manila, and Cebu.
Base fare for the direct Macau-Cebu flights start at R2,388 or R3,151 all-in.
“We are committed to expanding our air services out of Cebu, providing Cebuanos and residents of neighboring provinces in the Visayas with more travel options,” said Alexander Lao, president and CEO of Cebgo, the inter-island subsidiary of Cebu Pacific.
A former Portuguese colony, Macau is a vibrant mix of historical landmarks, world-class entertainment and attractions such as the Macau Tower and the Grand Lisboa hotel. Officially designated a Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO, Macau is one of Asia’s leading culinary destinations and home to the world’s first fusion foodMacanese cuisine.
It is also one of the richest places in the world and the only region in China where casinos are legal, turning it into a go-to destination for high-rollers with a wide array of extravagant casinos.
Philippine passport holders can apply for a visa on arrival if they wish to visit nearby Chinese cities such as Zhuhai and Shenzhen.
“As a free port, Macau serves as a gateway to China’s Pearl River Delta Metropolitan Region, one of the key global trading and industrial centers. A direct Cebu-Macau route will provide a logistics support to further stimulate two-way trade and investments. With the opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, Macau is a perfect access point for business and leisure travelers alike,” Lao said.
Cebu, the carrier’s largest hub in the Visayas, also serves as its “beach hub,” with 22 direct connections to the best beach islands such as Boracay, Bohol and Palawan.
Cebu is also a bustling center for commerce and trade, as well as competitive educational institutions, such as for medical arts, or learning the English language.
Cebu Pacific, together with Cebgo, flies to a total of 27 domestic and five international destinations direct from its hub in Cebu. Aside from Cebu, CEB also operates flights out of six other strategically placed hubs in the Philippines: Manila, Clark, Kalibo, Iloilo, Davao and Cagayan de Oro.
The airline covers over 100 routes across 26 international and 37 domestic destinations, spanning Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and US.
CEB boasts of one of the youngest fleets in the world, with 69 aircraft with an average age of 5.01 years.