Representatives from Mactan-Cebu International Airport and Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport formalize a cooperation framework in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, reinforcing efforts to support growing travel, tourism, and business exchanges between China and the Philippines.
Travel between China and the Philippines continues to become more accessible following the resumption of direct flights between Cebu and Quanzhou and the Philippines’ visa-free entry program for qualified Chinese travelers arriving through designated gateways, including Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA).
Xiamen Airlines resumed direct service between Cebu and Quanzhou on March 29, 2026, restoring a link between Fujian Province and Cebu, one of the Philippines’ leading tourism and business destinations. The route provides travelers with a direct connection between two regions with longstanding cultural, economic, and people-to-people ties.
The return of the service comes as the Philippines expands efforts to encourage international travel. Qualified Chinese nationals may enter the Philippines for up to 14 days without a visa for tourism or business purposes when arriving through designated airports, including MCIA and Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Against this backdrop, representatives from Mactan-Cebu International Airport and Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport met in Fujian Province on June 2–3 to discuss opportunities to strengthen cooperation in route development, airport operations, passenger experience, and aviation technology.
The engagement brought together airport executives, local government officials, and representatives from Xiamen Airlines to explore ways of supporting the continued growth of travel and connectivity between the two markets.
As part of the discussions, both airports agreed to establish a regular exchange platform that will allow operational and commercial teams to share best practices and identify opportunities for future collaboration.
The discussions also highlighted the longstanding relationship between Cebu and Fujian Province. In 2018, Cebu Province and Fujian Province formalized a sister-province relationship aimed at strengthening cooperation in tourism, culture, education, and economic development.
For travelers, the Cebu–Quanzhou route offers a more convenient gateway between southeastern China and the central Philippines. Through Mactan-Cebu International Airport, visitors can access Cebu and onward destinations across the Visayas and Mindanao.
Operated by Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation, MCIA serves as the principal international gateway to Central Philippines and one of the country’s busiest airports outside Manila. The airport continues to work with airline and tourism partners to support connectivity, tourism, and economic exchange across the region.
As travel demand between China and Southeast Asia continues to recover, industry stakeholders see growing opportunities for stronger tourism flows, business engagement, and cultural exchange between the Philippines and China.
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Representatives from Mactan-Cebu International Airport and Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport formalize a cooperation framework in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, reinforcing efforts to support growing travel, tourism, and business exchanges between China and the Philippines.
Travel between China and the Philippines continues to become more accessible following the resumption of direct flights between Cebu and Quanzhou and the Philippines’ visa-free entry program for qualified Chinese travelers arriving through designated gateways, including Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA).
Xiamen Airlines resumed direct service between Cebu and Quanzhou on March 29, 2026, restoring a link between Fujian Province and Cebu, one of the Philippines’ leading tourism and business destinations. The route provides travelers with a direct connection between two regions with longstanding cultural, economic, and people-to-people ties.
The return of the service comes as the Philippines expands efforts to encourage international travel. Qualified Chinese nationals may enter the Philippines for up to 14 days without a visa for tourism or business purposes when arriving through designated airports, including MCIA and Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Against this backdrop, representatives from Mactan-Cebu International Airport and Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport met in Fujian Province on June 2–3 to discuss opportunities to strengthen cooperation in route development, airport operations, passenger experience, and aviation technology.
The engagement brought together airport executives, local government officials, and representatives from Xiamen Airlines to explore ways of supporting the continued growth of travel and connectivity between the two markets.
As part of the discussions, both airports agreed to establish a regular exchange platform that will allow operational and commercial teams to share best practices and identify opportunities for future collaboration.
The discussions also highlighted the longstanding relationship between Cebu and Fujian Province. In 2018, Cebu Province and Fujian Province formalized a sister-province relationship aimed at strengthening cooperation in tourism, culture, education, and economic development.
For travelers, the Cebu–Quanzhou route offers a more convenient gateway between southeastern China and the central Philippines. Through Mactan-Cebu International Airport, visitors can access Cebu and onward destinations across the Visayas and Mindanao.
Operated by Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation, MCIA serves as the principal international gateway to Central Philippines and one of the country’s busiest airports outside Manila. The airport continues to work with airline and tourism partners to support connectivity, tourism, and economic exchange across the region.
As travel demand between China and Southeast Asia continues to recover, industry stakeholders see growing opportunities for stronger tourism flows, business engagement, and cultural exchange between the Philippines and China.
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