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Philippine Airlines is launching its new Cebu-Calbayog route on October 26, 2025, with direct flights operating four times weekly
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The launch is a milestone in the carrier’s mission to empower regional gateways like Cebu, said PAL Express president Rabbi Vincent Ang
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PAL will also increase its Cebu-Siargao and Cebu-Busuanga (Coron) routes to thrice daily each
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is launching its new Cebu-Calbayog route on October 26, with direct flights operating four times weekly.
“The launch of our Cebu-Calbayog route is a milestone in our mission to empower regional gateways like Cebu,” PAL Express president Rabbi Vincent Ang said in a statement.
Ang said the flag carrier is investing in Cebu as a strategic hub “to help drive tourism and economic growth across the region.”
“This new service will provide travelers from Eastern Visayas direct access to Visayas and Mindanao, enhancing connectivity and convenience,” he added.
PAL will also add more flights from Cebu to two of the country’s most sought-after island destinations.
Cebu-Siargao and Cebu-Busuanga (Coron) are increasing flights to thrice daily each. These expanded services allow travelers to reach these tropical gateways without flying through Manila, making vacations smoother and more convenient, PAL noted.
Moreover, the flag carrier is ramping up its operations with increased frequencies to the following routes:
- Cebu-Bacolod: From 14 to 18 flights weekly
- Cebu-Butuan: From 7 to 11 flights weekly
- Cebu-Cotabato: From 2 to 3 flights weekly
- Cebu-Ozamiz: From 3 to 4 flights weekly
- Cebu-Tacloban: From 11 to 14 flights weekly
PAL said these reflect its commitment to boosting connectivity and positioning Cebu as a true gateway to the Visayas, Mindanao, and beyond.
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Regionally, PAL flies to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Seoul (Incheon), Tokyo (Narita) and Osaka (Kansai) from the Mactan Cebu International Airport.
PAL’s new service from Cebu to Calabayog City in Samar beginning October 26 are as follows:
- PR 2668 Cebu-Calbayog – every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, departing Cebu at 07:30 AM, arriving in Calbayog at 08:35 AM
- PR 2669 Calbayog-Cebu – every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, departing Calbayog at 08:55 AM, arriving in Cebu at 10:00 AM
PAL currently has a fleet of Boeing, Airbus, and De Havilland aircraft that operate scheduled nonstop flights out of hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to 31 destinations in the Philippines and 38 destinations in Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East.
READ: PAL tagged Asia Pacific’s most punctual airline in Aug 2025
