Cebu Pacific International Travel Guide
Ready for your next flight? This guide offers significant departure and arrival details for Cebu Pacific international destinations.
Overview
Description
If you're carrying more than PHP 50,000 or USD 10,000 (or equivalent in other currencies), you need to:
- Declare the amount when filling your eTravel details
- For PH currency, secure authorization from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Non-declaration or false declaration shall be subject to confiscation and/or legal action.
Before arriving at the airport, make sure to check in online!
If you can't check in online, you can line up at the regular airport counters.
✈️ For international flights, airport counters close one (1) hour before departure. Please arrive at the airport three (3) hours before your flight schedule.
Destinations
International Destinations
Departing from Philippines to Australia
- Check-in and bag drop counters close 1 hour before your flight
- Given the volume of travelers, please be at the airport at least four (4) hours before your departure.
- If you have checked baggage, please drop it off at the designated counters for Australia flights.
- Important Note: If you're connecting to or from other airlines, you'll need to go through the applicable immigration and arrival procedures before checking in with Cebu Pacific for your onward destination.
- Reminder: Check-in bags must NOT exceed 39 inches on all sides; extra charges will apply. If you need to verify the weight and dimensions of your baggage or re-arrange your bag's content, please proceed to the Repack Area. To learn more, click here.
- Complete Your Incoming Passenger Card (IPC)
- Passengers entering Australia must complete an Incoming Passenger Card (IPC), provided onboard or at the terminal, using a black or blue pen.
- This card includes personal and flight details and serves as a declaration for health and character requirements for non-Australian citizens.
- To learn more, visit: Incoming Passenger Card (IPC).
Arriving and departing from Australia
- You cannot bring liquids exceeding 100ml or 100g inside the aircraft
- Australia prohibits carrying liquid in containers larger than 100ml. Please ensure your liquids are within the allowed limits.
- You can purchase bottled water and other beverages from our inflight menu.
Arriving at Brunei Darussalam
- Complete the following requirements before your flight and make sure to save digital copies in case of inspection.
Departing from Guangzhou
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❗️🧳 Baggage Policy for flights departing from Guangzhou (CAN)
- Effective immediately, passengers who purchase prepaid baggage online:
- You may avail a maximum of three (3) check-in bags, with each piece having a base weight of 20kg.
- Please note that once you reach this limit, you will no longer be able to add extra pieces at the airport.
- For passengers who did not purchase prepaid baggage online:
- Baggage can still be purchased at the airport, with a maximum allowance of three (3) check-in bags, subject to standard fees and weight limits.
- This measure helps prevent delays and offloading, so all baggage can be transported safely and on time.
- Effective immediately, passengers who purchase prepaid baggage online:
Departing from Hong Kong
- Self-service kiosks are now available
- Make your airport experience smoother and quicker by using our self-service kiosks for check-in, bag tag printing, and self-bag drop.
- Simply prepare your itinerary's barcode or reference number to retrieve your booking.
- 💡Important: Starting June 9, 2026, passenger check-in at Hong Kong International Airport will be moved from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 due to airport operational changes. Please proceed to Aisle R, Terminal 2 for check-in, before proceeding to Terminal 1 via airport train.
Arriving at Indonesia
- Complete the following forms before your flight:
- All Indonesia Arrival Card
- Starting September 1, 2025, this will replace the old e-Customs Declaration Form and the SATUSEHAT Health Pass.
- For Bali (Denpasar) tourists, pay for the International Tourist Levy on the Love Bali website or app. Exemptions are granted to the following:
- Holders of diplomatic and official visas;
- Crew members on transportation vehicles;
- Holder of Temporary Stay Permit Card (KITAS) or Permanent Stay Permit Card (КІТАР)
- Holders of Family unification visas;
- Holders of Student visas;
- Holders of Golden visas (need to apply for exemption through the Love Bali website)
- Holders of other visas (need to apply for exemption through the Love Bali website)
- All Indonesia Arrival Card
- Make sure to save digital copies proving that you've filled out these forms in case of inspection.
- Foreigners may be requested to show proof of booking confirmation and payment for accommodation while in Indonesia.
- Important Passport Guidelines:
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You may be denied entry to Indonesia if your passport is damaged, including normal wear and tear affecting its readability or scanning.
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Ensure your passport is undamaged and valid for at least six months from your planned visit.
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Departing from Indonesia to the Philippines
- Animal products are not allowed on your flight
- The Philippine Department of Agriculture has banned the entry of all animal and animal-related products and by-products from Indonesia to the Philippines.
- Kindly make sure to remove all related items from your baggage.
- Meat and fresh produce are not allowed on your flight
- The Japanese government has banned the entry of meat (all kinds), fruits, vegetables, and plants to Japan.
- Kindly make sure to remove all related items from your baggage.
- Register for Visit Japan Web before your flight
- All guests bound for Japan must register for Visit Japan Web.
- Save a copy of the QR code to avoid long queues at immigration and customs.
Departing from Japan
- Self-service kiosks are now available
Make your airport experience smoother and quicker by using our self-service kiosks for the following services and airports:
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- Check-in: Available at Narita (NRT), Osaka / Kansai (KIX), Nagoya (NGO), and Fukuoka (FUK)
- Bag Tag Printing: Available at Narita (NRT), Osaka / Kansai (KIX), Nagoya (NGO)
Simply prepare your itinerary's barcode or reference number to retrieve your booking.
Arriving at Malaysia
- Fill out the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card
- All foreign guests are required to complete and submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card within 72 hours before arrival.
- Make sure to save your Arrival Card Registration for inspection.
Departing from Malaysia
- Self-service kiosks are now available
- Make your airport experience smoother and quicker by using our self-service kiosks for check-in and bag tag printing.
- Simply prepare your itinerary's barcode or reference number to retrieve your booking.
Arriving at Singapore
- You are required to complete the SG Arrival Card within 72 hours before arrival.
Travel Restrictions in Singapore
- Vapes and e-cigarettes are not allowed in Singapore
- The possession and use of vapes and e-cigarettes are strictly prohibited in Singapore. These items cannot be brought into the country, whether for personal use or otherwise.
- To avoid inconvenience or penalties, please ensure you do not carry these devices when traveling to Singapore.
Animal Transportation to/from Singapore
- All animals being imported, transshipped, or exported to/from Singapore must have a valid Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) license.
Departing from Singapore
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Self-service kiosks are now available
- Make your airport experience smoother and quicker by using our self-service kiosks for check-in, bag tag printing, and self-bag drop.
- Simply prepare your itinerary's barcode or reference number to retrieve your booking.
Arriving at South Korea
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Philippine passport holders must obtain a visa prior to travel. South Korea does not offer visa-free entry for Filipino citizens.
- Fill out the Korea e-Arrival Card before your flight
- All foreign guests are required to complete and submit the Korea e-Arrival Card within 72 hours before arrival.
- This requirement does not apply to Korean nationals, K-ETA holders, Korean Residence Card Holders, and flight crews.
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Korea Electronic Travel Authorization
- The Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) temporary exemption is in effect until the end of 2026 for eligible nationalities. This exemption does not apply to Philippine passport holders.
- If you are a non-Philippine passport holder, please check if your nationality is covered under the exemption by visiting the official K-ETA website.
- Frozen meat products are not allowed on your flight
- Please be advised that South Korea has banned the entry of all frozen meat products and by-products, whether raw, processed or cooked.
- Products will be confiscated if found in your hand carry or checked baggage.
Arriving at Taiwan
- Fill out the Taiwan Online Immigration Arrival Card before your flight
- You are required to complete the Online Immigration Arrival Card before arrival.
- Live animals and agricultural products are not allowed on your flight
- The Customs Administration of Taiwan has banned the entry of meat (all kinds), fruits, vegetables, and plants to Taiwan.
- Kindly make sure to remove all related items from your baggage.
Arriving at Thailand
- Fill out the Thailand Digital Arrival Card before your flight
- All foreign guests are required to complete and submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 72 hours before arrival.
- Click here to learn more.
Arriving at Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi), Thailand
- You may bring your wheelchair / mobility aid on the flight, free of charge.
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Make sure to declare your wheelchair request no later than four (4) hours before your flight.
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You may use this when boarding. Our ground staff will collect it for you before entering the aircraft.
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Your wheelchair will be stored in the aircraft for proper safekeeping.
- The wheels of your wheelchair will not be deflated.
- We will make sure your wheelchair is ready as you deplane from the aircraft.
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Departing from Thailand
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Self-service kiosks are now available
- Make your airport experience smoother and quicker by using Cebu Pacific’s self-service kiosks for check-in and bag tag printing. Simply prepare your booking reference number or barcode to retrieve your booking.
- If you checked in online, a digital boarding pass is accepted when departing from Thailand.
Departing from Philippines to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Passport and visa
- Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months from your date of entry and has at least one blank page.
- Passports that have had their validity extended will not be accepted. Only the expiry date printed on the main bio-data page is accepted.
- Beginning June 25, 2026, eligible Philippine passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival when traveling to Dubai, provided they have a valid resident visa, resident permits, or green cards from the United States, European Union member states, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Canada, or New Zealand. A valid tourist visa from the listed countries is not included. Philippine passport holders who do not meet these criteria must obtain a visa before traveling.
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Visa-on-arrival options:
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14-day stay – AED 100 (Extendable once for another 14 days at AED 250)
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60-day stay – AED 250 (Non-extendable)
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- For non-Philippine passport holders, please check here if you'll need a visa: Cebu Pacific TravelDoc
- Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months from your date of entry and has at least one blank page.
- Check-in and bag drop counters are open 7 hours before your flight and close 1 hour before your departure
- To avoid long queues at Immigration, the Check-in and Bag Drop counters at NAIA Terminal 3 for flights bound to Dubai will now be open as early as seven (7) hours before your scheduled flight.
- If you have checked baggage, please follow the steps at the airport. Otherwise, you can already go straight to immigration and security screening
- Important Note: If you're connecting to or from other airlines, you'll need to go through the applicable immigration and arrival procedures before checking in with Cebu Pacific for your onward destination.
- Reminder: Check-in bags must NOT exceed 39 inches on all sides; extra charges will apply. To learn more, click here.
Arriving and departing from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Pagers and walkie talkies are not allowed on your flight
- Please be advised that pagers and walkie talkies are prohibited on all flights departing from or transiting through Dubai.
- Items will be confiscated if found in your hand carry or checked baggage.
- You cannot bring liquids exceeding 100ml or 100g inside the aircraft
- The country you are visiting prohibits carrying liquid in containers larger than 100ml. Please ensure your liquids are within the allowed limits.
- You can purchase bottled water and other beverages from our inflight menu.
Arriving at Vietnam
- As of March 2026, Vietnam currently does not require foreigners to fill out an arrival card.
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Vapes, e-cigarettes, and heated tobacco products are strictly prohibited in Vietnam.
- Passengers found in possession or using these products may face fines ranging from đ3,000,000 to đ5,000,000 Vietnamese Dong.
- Please ensure that you do not carry them when traveling to avoid fines imposed by governing authorities.
Arriving at Da Nang, Vietnam
- You may bring your wheelchair / mobility aid on the flight, free of charge.
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Make sure to declare your wheelchair request no later than four (4) hours before your flight.
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You may use this when boarding. Our ground staff will collect it for you before entering the aircraft.
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Your wheelchair will be stored in the aircraft for proper safekeeping.
- The wheels of your wheelchair will not be deflated.
- We will make sure your wheelchair is ready as you deplane from the aircraft.
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Arriving at Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)
- Complete the Pre-Arrival Digital Declaration Form before your flight
- Foreign nationals and overseas Vietnamese using a visa or visa exemption certificate must submit the Pre-Arrival Digital Declaration Form 24-48 hours before arrival.
- This requirement does not apply to Vietnamese passport holders or transit passengers who will not exit the airport.
- Make sure to save your unique QR code after submission and present it with your passport upon arrival for quick processing.
- You may also scan the QR code below to access the Digital Declaration Form:
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