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Cebu Pacific is a low-cost airline of the Philippines, based at Ninoy Aquino International in Manila with more bases in Clark, Cebu, Davao and Iloilo. It flies across the Philippines and to Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, Dubai and Australia, and helped found the Value Alliance. All seats are Economy; GO Basic includes no checked bag, while GO Easy and GO Flexi include 20 kg.

Cebu Pacific is a Philippine low-cost carrier with jet bases in Manila, Clark, Cebu, Davao and Iloilo.

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What to expect

Cebu Pacific is the trading name of Cebu Air, Inc., a Philippine low-cost airline founded in 1988 that flew its first service, Manila to Cebu, in March 1996. It is controlled by the JG Summit group, flies an all-Airbus jet fleet and keeps aircraft at five Philippine bases: Manila, Clark, Cebu, Davao and Iloilo. Short domestic hops are handed to Cebgo, its turboprop subsidiary.

Bangkok is the only Thai city on the current schedule, but it is reached from five Philippine airports and the airline uses both of the capital's airports. From Manila there are flights to Suvarnabhumi and to Don Mueang. Clark flights use Suvarnabhumi, while Cebu flights use Don Mueang. Davao and Iloilo services to Don Mueang were paused during 2026; Davao is due back on 26 October 2026 and Iloilo on 23 November 2026, with the first return from Bangkok the next day. Compare options on our Bangkok to Manila flights and Manila to Bangkok flights pages.

Travellers arriving in Bangkok on a long-haul flight, or on routes such as Dhaka to Bangkok, land at Suvarnabhumi, where the Manila and Clark departures also leave. A Don Mueang departure means crossing Bangkok between airports, which needs a generous gap on separate tickets. For a full-service alternative, see Philippine Airlines.

Outside Thailand, the network covers Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, several Vietnamese and Japanese cities, Kaohsiung, Dubai, Sydney and Melbourne. Its widebody Airbus A330neo jets work the longest sectors.

How big is Cebu Pacific?

Cebu Pacific is the largest airline in the Philippines by fleet and has carried more passengers than Philippine Airlines since 2010. It flew 24.5 million passengers in 2024, against 6.7 million in 2008, and reported revenue of ₱104.9 billion and a net income of ₱5.4 billion that year after heavy losses in 2020 and 2021. Cebu Air was founded on 26 August 1988, began flying on 8 March 1996 and listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange in 2010. Cebu Pacific is a subsidiary of JG Summit Holdings; Lance Gokongwei is chairman; Michael Szucs is chief executive.

Subsidiaries and expansion

Cebgo was formed in May 2015 after Cebu Pacific bought Tigerair Philippines. In October 2024 the group agreed to buy AirSWIFT for ₱1.75 billion, and it has since been folded into Cebgo. On 2 October 2024 Cebu Pacific placed a firm order for 70 Airbus A321neos with options on 82 more, part of a deal worth up to about US$24 billion at list prices. In 2025 it began leasing aircraft with crew to Saudi Arabia's flyadeal, and in July 2026 it announced plans for Starlink Wi-Fi from 2027. Routes Asia named it best airline in 2024.

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Good to know

  • AllianceValue Alliance (founding member)
  • Founded1988
  • Online check-inYes

Everything you should know

Airline codes

5J · CEB

IATA · ICAO · callsign “CEBU”

Every Cebu Pacific flight number begins with 5J. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code CEB, and the radio callsign is CEBU.

Key facts

Main hub

Manila (MNL)

Ninoy Aquino International

Network

Philippines, Asia, Middle East and Australia

Philippines · Thailand · Japan · Vietnam · Dubai · Australia

Cebu Pacific flies from five Philippine bases to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang, and across East and Southeast Asia, Dubai and Australia.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Economy

A single Economy cabin on every Airbus and ATR aircraft.

About the cabin

Good to know

Cebu Pacific serves both Bangkok airports, Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang, so check the code on your ticket. Official website: cebupacificair.com.

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At a glance

Cebu Pacific (IATA: 5J, ICAO: CEB) is a Philippine low-cost airline founded in 1988, flying since 1996 and owned by JG Summit. It operates Airbus A320, A321 and A330neo jets from Manila, Clark, Cebu, Davao and Iloilo, with Bangkok Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang as its Thai destinations.

Key facts about Cebu Pacific
HeadquartersPasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Fleet typesAirbus A320ceo, A320neo, A321ceo, A321neo, A330-900; ATR 72-600 (Cebgo)
Official websitecebupacificair.com

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
Cebu Pacific suspended several regional routes during 2026 and is bringing them back in stages. These are established destinations; confirm the current schedule when you search. Search flights

Thailand

Manila (MNL) departures2 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

The Airbus fleet numbers 82 aircraft: 10 A320ceos, 26 A320neos, 7 A321ceos, 25 A321neos and 14 A330-900s, with 83 more on order.

  • Airbus A320ceo Narrow-body Domestic trunk routes and shorter Asian sectors
  • Airbus A320neo Narrow-body Domestic trunk routes and shorter Asian sectors
  • Airbus A321ceo Narrow-body High-demand domestic and regional flights
  • Airbus A321neo Narrow-body High-demand domestic and regional flights
  • Airbus A330-900 Wide-body Long sectors such as Dubai and Australia
  • ATR 72-600 (Cebgo) Turboprop Short island hops to smaller Philippine airports

Cabin classes

Cebu Pacific sells a single cabin, Economy, so every passenger sits in the same section.

Economy All flights

GO Basic, GO Easy and GO Flexi fares

7 kg hand-carry in up to two pieces20 kg checked bag on GO Easy and GO FlexiMeals and seats for purchase

Frequent flyer programme

Details of the Cebu Pacific loyalty programme are being added Cebu Pacific is a member of Value Alliance (founding member), so you may earn miles with its partner programmes.
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Baggage allowance

Your allowance depends on the GO fare you choose and any prepaid baggage you add. The exact amount is printed on your booking.

Hand-carry
7 kg, up to two pieces
Overhead bag size
56 x 36 x 23 cm
GO Basic checked
None
GO Easy / GO Flexi
One bag, 20 kg

All fares include 7 kg of hand-carry in up to two pieces. GO Basic has no checked bag; GO Easy and GO Flexi include one 20 kg bag.

Pro tip: prepay any extra checked bag online; one piece may not exceed 32 kg.
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Online Check-in

Cebu Pacific check-in comes down to four steps, from checking in online to dropping your bags at Ninoy Aquino International.

  • Online check-in available
  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Online check-in for 5J flights is on the official Cebu Pacific website or app. You need the 5J booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    International Cebu Pacific passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Cebu Pacific closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at MNL.

    Well before departure
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    Cebu Pacific desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your 5J trip.

    Cebu Pacific counter
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Cheap tickets

Ways to keep a Cebu Pacific trip between Bangkok and the Philippines cheap and simple.

  1. 01

    Stay on the Suvarnabhumi side

    Most long-haul arrivals land at Suvarnabhumi. The Manila and Clark flights from that airport save a cross-city transfer to Don Mueang.

    Bangkok airports
  2. 02

    Price GO Easy before adding bags

    Adding a bag to GO Basic after booking can cost more than choosing GO Easy at the start.

    20 kg included
  3. 03

    Use Clark for northern Luzon

    If your trip is around Angeles, Subic or Baguio, the Clark to Bangkok flight cuts out the drive through Metro Manila.

    CRK to BKK
  4. 04

    Watch the restart dates

    Davao and Iloilo flights only return in late 2026. Book after the route shows in the booking engine for your exact dates.

    Davao and Iloilo
  5. 05

    Pick a fare with a bag

    The GO Basic fare carries no checked bag. If you are bringing a suitcase home from Manila, the GO Easy fare, which includes one 20 kg bag, is usually simpler than adding baggage later.

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Getting there

Both. Manila has flights to Suvarnabhumi and to Don Mueang, Clark flights arrive at Suvarnabhumi, and the Cebu, Davao and Iloilo services use Don Mueang. Check the airport code on your ticket before you plan the transfer.

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