Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Cebu, Philippines

Drop-off

Cebu City – SM City Cebu mall area

Pin before customs

Fastest

MyBus – Airport ↔ SM City Cebu

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Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: MyBus – Airport ↔ SM City Cebu
Headway: 20
Backup: Airport yellow metered taxis · on-demandm

Note

Air-conditioned city bus linking Mactan-Cebu International Airport Terminals 1 & 2 with SM City Cebu via Island Central Mall, Plaridel St./Maayo Medical Center, City Times Square, and Mantawi Drive stops. Operates daily roughly 07:00–22:00 from the airport and 06:00–21:00 from SM City Cebu with about 20‑minute intervals; expect delays in peak traffic.cite

Late arrivals

Cebu: Night-Owl Operations

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Airport yellow metered taxis
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Dedicated airport yellow taxis queue outside both terminals and run directly to central Cebu City (around SM City Cebu/Magellan’s Cross area) with meters starting at about PHP 70. Typical journey is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic.cite

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Airport yellow metered taxis
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Dedicated airport yellow taxis queue outside both terminals and run directly to central Cebu City (around SM City Cebu/Magellan’s Cross area) with meters starting at about PHP 70. Typical journey is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic.cite

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.