Book Flights from Israel to Philippines with Cathay Pacific

Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to two airports in the Philippines - Manila (MNL) and Cebu (CEB) - from Israel, with a layover in Hong Kong.

Flights from Tel Aviv, Israel to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) take around 13 hours 30 minutes, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 3 in Manila.

Flights from Tel Aviv, Israel to Cebu Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) take around 14 hours 15 minutes, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 2 in Cebu.

Upon your arrival in Philippines

Step outside Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s Terminal 3 and you’ll find several transport options to get you to the city centre. Taxis are the quickest option, taking approximately 30 minutes. The UBE Express shuttle also departs from the terminal and stops at many major hotels.

Cebu Mactan International Airport is located 15km from the city centre, which is most conveniently reached by taxi as it takes approximately 30 minutes. Car rentals and MyBus services will also get you downtown from the airport.

A Brief introduction to Philippines

Historical treasures, delicious food, and gorgeous beaches await visitors who visit the tropical paradise of the Philippines.

Start your trip to Manila by visiting some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including Manila Cathedral, Fort Santiago, and Casa Manila enclosed inside the Intramuros (or ‘walled city’).

Be sure to also experience Manila’s renowned food scene, with some of the most well-known dishes being Asado pork and ‘kare-kare’ (oxtail stew in peanut sauce). Finish off your meal with a slice of satisfying ‘buko pie’ (custard pie with condensed milk).

We also recommend visiting Manila Bay’s picturesque palm-lined promenade, which boasts beautiful white sand and azure blue waves.

From there, experience the beauty of Cebu in quintessential style - with a visit to one of the city’s famed beaches, such as Lambug Beach, White Beach or Paradise Beach. While here, marvel at the colourful coral reefs and vast schools of sardines, and observe the endangered whale shark from a distance.

For a deeper insight into the Philippines’ religious history, the Basilica of Santo Niño is a must-visit. Built almost 500 years ago, this sacred monument is home to the country’s oldest religious relic - an intriguing wooden doll created in the image of a youthful Jesus.

Cebu is also home to a plethora of other historical sites that are worth visiting, including Magellan’s Cross, the Lapu-Lapu Monument, and the Roman-style Temple of Leah.

Flying to Philippines with Cathay Pacific

Book your Israel to the Philippines flight with Cathay Pacific today and experience the highest standards of service and hospitality from our attentive crew. During your flight, sit back and relax in great comfort in our modern cabins, which have been ranked in the top 10 of Skytrax's 'World's Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness' for five years running.

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