Weather & When to Visit

 

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Events & Festivals

 

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Visas

 

Most tourists are allowed entry into the Philippines for up to 21 days without a visa, provided your passport is valid for 6 months from entry and that you have a valid onward flight ticket. Hong Kong & Macau SAR passport holders can enter without a visa for up to 7 days. There is no cost involved.

Airports

 

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (airport code: CEB) sits on Mactan Island about 20-30 minutes to Cebu city. It has one terminal consisting of a domestic wing and an international wing.
Some travelers to Cebu may enter the Philippines via Manila airport, also called Ninoy Aquino International Airport (known as NAIA, airport code: MNL) which has 3 terminals.

- Terminal 1 is the original international terminal.
- Terminal 2 (Centennial Terminal) is used exclusively by Philippine Airlines for both domestic and
international flights.
- Terminal 3 is the newest and biggest terminal designed to replace Terminal 1 (used by Cebu Pacific
Air, Air Philippines, PALexpress).
- Terminal 4 is the domestic terminal (used by SEAIR and Zest Airways).

There is a shuttle bus between terminals charging PHP 20-30. If you are short on time, take a taxi. Manila airport has a bad reputation for being inefficient and traveler un-friendly, so if you do have a connecting flight through Manila, try to allow 3 hours for your connection.
Note, a departure tax (known as a Terminal fee) is payable for all flights leaving the Philippines. This cost is PHP 550 and is payable in cash only (US dollars or Philippine pesos), but there is a plan to incorporate all departure fees into the cost of the air ticket by the end of 2012.

Things to Consider

 

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Important Note:
Whilst Classic Travel does our best to keep information updated, it is always advisable for you to double-check details for your specific trip as information can change without notice, particularly in regards to arrival & departure airport terminals, visa requirements and airport/port fees.