Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, inaugurated on October 26 its direct flights from Cebu to El Nido via Cebgo (DG), providing every Juan from Central Visayas more opportunities to explore the natural wonders of Palawan.

CEB will operate daily flights between Cebu and El Nido via Cebgo. These are on top of the current flights to the same destination operated by AirSWIFT.

In her speech during the route launch in Mactan-Cebu International Airport, CEB Marketing Director Michelle De Guzman highlighted the importance of this initiative for both destinations as well as Philippine tourism.

“By opening more direct routes, especially between secondary cities, we reduce dependence on major urban gateways and help spread tourism benefits more evenly across regions. That translates to more opportunities for local businesses—hotels, tour guides, restaurants, transport operators—especially in communities that rely on tourism as a livelihood. For our passengers, it means more ways to explore, more spontaneity, and the freedom to go further without breaking the bank,” she added.

With more direct flights to El Nido, travelers from Central Visayas will be able to see El Nido’s iconic beaches, lagoons, and clear blue waters. From Cebu, passengers can also fly directly to other Palawan destinations such as Puerto Princesa, Coron (Busuanga), and Port Barton (San Vicente).

CEB currently flies to 37 domestic and 26 international destinations spread across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.