Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time1h 20m
- Range1,800 km
- Guide price₱450,000 – ₱620,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000)
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Charter Cebu to Busuanga privately from US$8,000, about 1h 20m in the air. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Cebu (CEB) ⇄ Busuanga (USU) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Cebu to Busuanga is roughly 469 kilometres — 291 miles, or 253 nautical miles.
From ₱450,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Cebu–Busuanga spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (PHP) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 20m | 1h 12m – 1h 28m | ₱450,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (PHP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 20m | ₱450,000 – ₱620,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 16m | ₱500,000 – ₱670,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Jet charter costs between Cebu and Busuanga are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Cebu, Philippines: Mactan Cebu International Airport.
Busuanga, Philippines: Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport.
| Mactan Cebu International Airport | Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | RPVM / CEB | RPVV / USU |
| Longest hard runway | 10,860 ft | 3,300 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | COP |
| Field elevation | 31 ft | 148 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 3,300 ft at Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Shangri-La Mactan Island Resort Heliport · SM J Mall Heliport · Balamban Heliport · Sacasun Heliport · Busuanga Bay Lodge Seaplane Terminal · Huma Island Resort Seaplane Terminal · Two Seasons Resort Seaplane Terminal
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Cebu–Busuanga when the time is right.
The Cebu to Busuanga route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 20m airborne across the 469 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Cebu–Busuanga charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Busuanga to Cebu runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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