Transportation system in Mactan takes on different forms. For one, Cebu International Airport is situated in Mactan. The airport is equipped with a large apron, a single 3,300 meter runway, and a taxiway. Moreover, both domestic and international flights are catered by the airport and the terminal building incorporates both domestic and international wings with a combined capacity for 4.5 million passengers. In addition, Mactan-Cebu International Airport is a major trade centre in the south for both domestic and international traffic. Over the years, its traffic is continued to increase with a number of commercial flights transporting many passengers daily. In fact, in 2007 a healthy growth rate of air transport movement was noted with an increase of 31% for international and 8% for domestic.

Mactan International Airport

Meanwhile, the Mandaue-Mactan Bridge connected with Cebu Island and can be attained by jeepney (usually Lapu-Lapu City to Carbon) within forty-five minutes from downtown Cebu. This bridge had been damaged during the typhoon of November 13, 1990 and was thereafter closed for traffic; however, as the link is essential, it was re-opened. This bridge is now considered as the old bridge and the new bridge is the Marcelo Fernan Bridge. The presence of these two major bridges somehow alleviated the problems on traffic. On the other hand, apart from jeepneys on the routes Lapu-Lapu City to Cebu City and Cordova to Cebu City, the means of transportation in Mactan van for hire or v-hire. And the tricycles still are utilised in some extent. Lastly, the taxis are also a common option for many.