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Cebu to Butuan is a trip from the Visayas to northeastern Mindanao by air or by sea. Flying is the quick option. The ferry lands at the port of Nasipit, a town next to Butuan, so it suits travelers who have time and want to avoid airport transfers.
Cebu to Butuan by Flight
Philippine Airlines flies Cebu to Butuan. In the winter timetable valid from 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027, PR 2335 operates daily, departing at 07:50 and arriving at 08:50, and PR 2543 operates daily, departing at 12:20 and arriving at 13:45.[1] The flight takes between 1 hour and about 1 hour 25 minutes.
The flight time is not the whole journey. Allow time to reach Mactan Cebu International Airport, check in, clear security, collect bags and travel on from Butuan.
Cebu to Butuan by Ferry
Cokaliong Shipping Lines lists both Cebu and Nasipit among its destinations, and Nasipit is the port town next to Butuan.[2] Ferry passengers therefore land at Nasipit and continue to Butuan by road. Check the operator's current schedule and fares for your date before you plan the trip, because sailing days and times change.
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Arrives at | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flight | Butuan | Two daily flights with Philippine Airlines in the winter timetable; about 1 hour to 1 hour 25 minutes in the air |
| Ferry | Nasipit, then road to Butuan | Operated by Cokaliong Shipping Lines; confirm the current sailing schedule |
Tips
- Choose the flight if you want to start your Mindanao plans the same day.
- Choose the ferry if you prefer to save money and have time for the sea crossing and the road leg from Nasipit.
- Book flights and ferries in advance in busy periods.
Timetable
| Flight Cebu - Butuan $ 77.67–99.63 55m – 1h 10m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Flying is the fastest way. Philippine Airlines flights take between 1 hour and about 1 hour 25 minutes.
In the winter timetable from 25 October 2026, Philippine Airlines flies PR 2335 daily at 07:50 and PR 2543 daily at 12:20.
Yes. Cokaliong Shipping Lines serves Cebu and Nasipit, the port town next to Butuan. Passengers continue to Butuan by road.
No. Add time for travel to the airport, check-in, security, baggage claim and onward travel from Butuan.
The flight, because it saves many hours compared with the ferry and the road leg from Nasipit.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Philippine Airlines: Domestic Winter Timetable (October 25, 2026 - March 27, 2027). Retrieved October 17, 2026.
- [2] Cokaliong Shipping Lines: Travel: our routes. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.