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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Philippines

Flights from Colombo to Cebu City

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Cebu City. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Hong Kong, about 8h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 50m
CMBCEBSIN

Colombo to Cebu City at a glance

Fastest journey8h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Cebu City

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CMB Singapore (SIN) CEB
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Scoot, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 58m
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2
CMB Hong Kong (HKG) CEB
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~9h 39m
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3
CMB Kuala Lumpur (KUL) CEB
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir · Leg 2: Firefly, Philippines AirAsia
Same alliance ~8h 50m
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CMB Bangkok (BKK) CEB
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Shandong Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 40m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,863 km3,020 miles
Journey time
8h 50mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hCebu City vs Colombo
Currency in Cebu City
PHP
Airports
CMB → CEB

Flights from Colombo to Cebu City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Cebu City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Cebu City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,863 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Cebu City?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Hong Kong (HKG), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Bangkok (BKK). Singapore Airlines flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Cebu City?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Cebu City: Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Cebu City?
Cebu City is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.

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