AirAsia Opens New Cebu Hub

AirAsia Launches Cebu Hub to Expand Connectivity in the Philippines

AirAsia has established Cebu as its newest hub in the Philippines, enhancing its multi-hub strategy and improving regional connectivity across ASEAN.

The new hub will serve as a gateway to enhance access between the Philippines and other Asian markets, including Malaysia. Cebu, a key centre for tourism and business, now joins Manila as a primary operating hub for AirAsia Philippines (flight code Z2).

For travellers from Malaysia, the Cebu hub offers connections to destinations in the Visayas and Mindanao, including Bohol, Cagayan de Oro, and Davao.

Beginning 15 November 2025, AirAsia Philippines will operate:

• Cebu–Kuala Lumpur–Cebu: 14x weekly

• Cebu–Davao–Cebu: 18x weekly

• Cebu–Caticlan–Cebu: 11x weekly

• Cebu–Iloilo–Cebu: 4x weekly

• Cebu–Macao–Cebu: 3x weekly

Amanda Woo, Group Chief Commercial Officer of AirAsia, said: “The reopening of the Cebu hub signals AirAsia Group’s strong commitment to the Philippines, exploring new gateways that will drive great economic opportunities. This shall allow travellers from the southern part of the country to directly access over 130 destinations across Asean, North Asia and Europe via our mega hub in Kuala Lumpur. We laud our partners from the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA), the Philippine Government and other stakeholders for ensuring the success of this comeback initiative.”

Passengers will have direct access to Kuala Lumpur and Macao through the Cebu hub, along with more convenient connections to domestic routes. Introductory promotional fares are available for bookings until September 21, 2025, and are valid for travel from November 15, 2025, to March 28, 2026.

Located in the Visayas, Cebu will serve as a central hub for access to nearby islands, including Bohol, Siquijor, and Dumaguete, as well as a base for travel across the central and southern Philippines.

The hub will initially operate five domestic and international routes, with plans for further expansion in the coming months. This initiative aligns with AirAsia’s strategy to enhance its operations in the Philippines while fostering closer integration with its broader network in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.