The Queen of the South is a bustling metropolis, boasting luxury resort hotels on Mactan Island and a lively culinary and nightlife scene in neighboring Cebu City. It is also the gateway to the rest of Cebu province (the largest in the Philippines at over 5,000 square kilometers) where you can spend weeks exploring beaches, canyoning, swimming with thresher sharks or exploring centuries-old churches.
Things To See & Do
Carcar City
Established in the 16th century, Carcar is one of the oldest towns in Cebu province. A scenic two-hour drive from the airport, Carcar is known for its colonial structures – including the Carcar City Museum. Carcar was declared a Heritage Town in 2002, thanks to efforts by the Carcar Heritage Conservation Society.
Watersports in Moalboal
Just a two-hour drive from the airport, Moalboal is your best choice for a day by the sea. At Hale Manna Coastal Gardens, you can snorkel, dive or kayak, or just recharge by the swimming pool.
Taboan Public Market
Cebuanos love their dried fish and at Taboan Public Market you can see a wide variety sold by the kilo – all of them would make perfect souvenirs but the danggit (rabbitfish) is the most popular breakfast choice around here.
Where To Dine & Drink
The Pig & Palm
The Pig & Palm has some of the best cocktails in Cebu and is also a good spot for dinner. For drinks, try their Dill or No Dill, Proseccolada and Rum DMC cocktails.
Ibiza Beach Club
Ibiza Beach Club at Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu looks like a floating island bar as it juts into the Hilutungan Channel – it’s also the perfect spot to watch the sunset while sipping a cold drink.
Rico's Lechon
The lechon (roasted pig) in Cebu is known for being so succulent that you can eat it without gravy. Rico’s Lechon has branches citywide – and there’s one near the airport.
PAL flights schedule from Kuala Lumpur to Cebu via Manila
Sector | Flight No | Departure | Arrival | Frequency |
KUL-MNL | PR 526 | 12:10 | 15:55 | 6 |
MNL-CEB | PR1845 | 06:10 | 07:30 | Daily |
PR 1847 | 08:00 | 09:20 | ||
PR 1849 | 10:40 | 12:00 | ||
PR 1853 | 13:30 | 14:50 | ||
PR 1859 | 16:30 | 17:50 | ||
CEB-MNL | PR 1846 | 08:20 | 09:40 | Daily |
PR 1848 | 10:30 | 11:50 | ||
PR 1850 | 13:00 | 14:20 | ||
PR 1854 | 16:00 | 17:20 | ||
PR 1860 | 19:00 | 20:20 | ||
MNL-KUL | PR 525 | 07:35 | 11:15 | 6 |