Cebu is the province of the Philippines with a population of more than 900,000 people. Cebu is also one of the provinces that have its uniqueness in terms of food, arts, culture, religion, and beautiful island. That’s why Cebu will be one of the choices for any traveler around the world when visiting the Philippines. It takes around 44 minutes of flying time to travel from General Santos to Cebu. This will differ based on the airlines and routes taken as well. Considering Traveloka offers various airline options such as Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, Emirates, and more, you have plenty to choose from. Among the best accommodations in Cebu including Yello Hotel, Castle Peak Hotel, and Hotel Elizabeth Cebu. During your stay, you could also visit some of the best attractions there are in Cebu such as Mountain View Nature Park, Sirao Flower Garden, and Temple of Leah.

When is the best time to fly from General Santos to Cebu?

Cebu is generally short and hot throughout the year, but there is a certain period of the year that is good enough to do both outdoor and/or indoor activities. The usual period where Cebu is open for visiting is from early July to mid-April. This will be the optimum period to go on a holiday here in Cebu. The temperature will usually varied from 24°C to 32°C and is rarely below 23°C or above 34°C. Maybe to get the best time where you are not at the peak of the holiday season in Cebu, you can plan a travel to Cebu close to mid-June or early May, just before the holiday peak starts.

Operating airlines available in Traveloka Lifestyle SuperApp including both domestic and international carriers. Such airlines include Philippine Airlines, Jetstar, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Qatar Airways, China Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and many more. For further information in regards to travel safety during the pandemic can be referred to Traveloka’s travel requirements and guidelines during COVID-19.

What are the main airports available in Cebu

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) 

Mactan-Cebu International Airport is the main airport operating in Cebu. It is 14.7 km away from Cebu. The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 24 minutes from the airport to the main city. The traveling time will only differ depending on the traffic condition at the time of the travel. Some of the airport facilities you can find at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport include ATMs, Money Changer, Cafe and Restaurants, Luggage Storage, and medical facilities.

Places to stay in Cebu

Yello Hotel - Yello Hotel is a 3-star hotel located within Cebu. It is 3.4 km away from Cebu to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 13.6 km. The hotel consisting of various room types ranging from Superior Twin Room, Deluxe Twin Room, and Executive Room. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to free Wifi, Meeting Rooms, Restaurant and, Bar. 

Castle Peak Hotel - Castle Peak Hotel is a 3-star hotel located within Cebu. It is 3.6 km away from Cebu to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 10.7 km. The hotel consisting of various room types ranging from Grand Superior Room, Deluxe Room, and Twin Room. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to Outdoor Pool, Laundry Service, Restaurant and Bar, Rooftop Terrace, and full-service Spa. 

Hotel Elizabeth Cebu - Hotel Elizabeth Cebu is a 3.5-star hotel located within Cebu. It is 2.3 km away from Cebu to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 12.6 km. The hotel consisting of various room types ranging from Deluxe Twin Room, Deluxe Single Room, Deluxe Triple Room, Junior Suite, and Executive Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to Fitness Centre, Laundry Service, Restaurant, and Lounge.

Highlights in Cebu

Mountain View Nature Park - The most suitable place for family and kids! Mountain View Nature Park offers a lot of activities you can do to kill the time and create memories. In addition, there is a restaurant, cafe, public washrooms and even hotel rooms you to spend a day or more in this nature park. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Mountain View Nature Park. Mountain View Nature Park is 8 km away from Cebu and 20 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 15 minutes to drive from Cebu to Mountain View Nature Park and around 34 minutes from the airport. Mountain Cebu Nature Park opens from 9 am - 6 pm and the entrance fee is PHP100. 

Sirao Flower Garden - Enjoy the beauty of flowers in Sirao Flower Garden as a getaway from the bustle of the City. You are going to experience a place called ‘The Little Amsterdam with colorful flowers from the array of celosia. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Sirao Flower Garden. Sirao Flower Garden is 4 km away from Cebu and 22 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 11 minutes to drive from Cebu to Sirao Flower Garden and around 47 minutes from the airport. Sirao Flower Garden opens from 7 am - 6 pm and the entrance fee is PHP60. 

Temple of Leah - The must-visit attraction in Cebu that holds a story where the temple is built by an honored man for his late wife. The temple has several sections for visitors to visit including 24 chambers, a museum, gallery, and library that kept all Leah’s collections. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to the Temple of Leah. Temple of Leah is 8.6 km away from Cebu and 21 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 17 minutes to drive from Cebu to Temple of Leah and around 40 minutes from the airport. Temple of Leah opens from 6 am - 11 pm and the entrance fee is PHP 100.

Travel tips to Cebu

Be Flexible with Your Travel Plans 

Planning is a good way to go traveling, be it domestically or internationally, but don’t disregard the fact that things can and most likely would not go as planned. This could either be due to suddenly the activity you want to do is unavailable or if more logistical issues force you to think of other ways to do things. Keep in mind that plan is a good base, but when you are traveling and there are a lot of external factors involved, it will be a different kind of adventure. 

Bring Extra ATM & Credit Cards During Your Travel 

There is a saying that doesn’t keep all your money with your person when you travel, but that doesn’t mean you should not bring extra money at all. Keep extra credit and atm cards with you when you travel. This will help greatly when things go south and believe me, it probably will. Keeping cards instead of cash with your person is better and safer. 

Learn Few Local Words to Blend In 

This will come in handy when you are traveling to a place where English is not their first, second, or only language at all. It is best to learn some local words that can help you through the trip, especially in terms of direction, transportation, medical, and such. Plus, it will open a ton of network opportunities with the locals to be able to be among them. You will be able to make friends and discover some hidden gems you never thought you would find. 

How to Book with Traveloka Lifestyle SuperApp

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Booking might be hard on certain online travel agency platforms, but Traveloka has its ways of making it easy for customers to book their flights. 

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