Visayas & Mindanao · about 25 minutes in the air
Private flight from Cebu to Ormoc
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Ormoc Airport (OMC). Whole aircraft from ₱52,200 ($850), up to 3 passengers.
Ormoc is the western door to Leyte, the pier where Cebu's fast ferries land and the road to Lake Danao, Tacloban and the Kananga hills begins. No airline flies to it from Cebu; the ferry takes two to three hours and the last one sails mid-afternoon. For a working day in Leyte or an onward drive to the east coast, that timetable is the constraint.
A chartered Cessna 172 crosses the Camotes Sea from Mactan in about 25 minutes and lands at Ormoc Airport, minutes from the city and the pier. The price is for the whole aircraft, three seats, live in pesos and dollars; a booking is a request the operator confirms, usually within hours, and nothing is charged until they do.
Both directions are priced below, and a same-day return is straightforward. If your dates are loose, check the empty legs page as well: repositioning flights on Cebu routes appear at short notice at a steep discount.
Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Ormoc Airport: your options compared
| Option | Time | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private aircraft (Avian) | About 25 min | ₱52,200 | Whole aircraft, up to 3 passengers; lands at the airport. |
| Fast ferry | 2–3 hours | Lowest | Several sailings a day; the last leaves mid-afternoon. |
| Scheduled airline | — | — | No airline serves Ormoc from Cebu. |
Flight time is a typical block time for the aircraft shown and is confirmed at booking; surface times are typical and vary with weather and season.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the price per person or per aircraft?
- Per aircraft. The price shown covers the whole aircraft from Cebu to Ormoc for up to the passenger limit on the price card, so splitting it between travellers is where charter starts to make sense.
- How much luggage can we bring?
- Each price card shows the aircraft's total luggage allowance in kilograms. Light aircraft take soft bags far more easily than hard cases; if you are travelling with dive gear, a surfboard or camera cases, mention it when you book and the operator will confirm it fits.
- How far in advance do we need to book?
- A booking on Avian is a request: the operator confirms availability, usually within hours, and you then receive a secure payment link by email. Nothing is charged until the operator has confirmed. Same-day flights are sometimes possible; a few days' notice is safer in peak season.
- What happens at the airport?
- Charter departures use the small general-aviation side of the airport. Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before departure, meet the crew, and walk to the aircraft. There are no boarding groups and no long security queues.
- What if the weather turns?
- Light aircraft fly in visual conditions, so heavy weather can move a departure. If the operator needs to change your time they will propose a new one and you accept or decline it from your booking link; a flight that cannot operate is not charged.
- Can children and infants fly?
- Yes. Every person on board, including an infant on a lap, counts towards the aircraft's passenger limit, so choose your passenger count accordingly when you search.