How to find cheap flights to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
At the moment, $226 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Mactan Cebu International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to CEB for $432.
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Avoid leaving things to the last minute. You're more likely to secure the lowest price on tickets to Cebu, where Mactan Cebu International Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and expand your search for cheap flights to Cebu. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes often cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Mactan Cebu International Airport.
Best time to go to Cebu
You can usually jump on the cheapest flight to Cebu in May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to CEB, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you want to experience Cebu at its liveliest, book your flights to CEB for January. Taking a trip during high seasons generally means more things to do compared to other times of the year.
Travel in December if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Cebu are usually less expensive.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. Cebu is warmest in May, averaging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF), February brings the lowest temperatures.
With 11 days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Cebu.
July brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 22 days of rainfall if you're visiting then.
Flying to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Mactan Cebu International Airport, these leading airlines make reaching Cebu a breeze:
United offers the most punctual service. Up to 87% of its flights into this airport land without delays, making it a great option when booking your CEB plane ticket.
Your flight will land in the UTC+8 timezone at CEB.
Crawl into bed shortly after your flight to CEB. Choose one of these hotels close to Mactan Cebu International Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Mactan Cebu International Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This number is a measure of how reliably flights from CEB reach their destination as scheduled.
Getting to central Cebu from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
CEB is about 11 kilometres from central Cebu.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to CEB, it'll take around 30 minutes to reach the centre.
You can expect the ride to take about 50 minutes when using public transport.
The right hotel can really level up your trip. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Cebu:
Cebu highlights
These leading attractions have to be on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Cebu:
Bohol: Located around 14 kilometres southwest of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Sirao Garden-Little Amsterdam: You'll find this park roughly 8 kilometres west of the centre. It's a great place to take a breather while exploring Cebu.
TOPS Cebu: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A memorable landmark, it's around 10 kilometres southwest of the centre of Cebu.
How to get to Lapu-Lapu City from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Lapu-Lapu City is around 2 kilometres from CEB. Journey times by taxi or ride-share will vary based on traffic and the time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Ormoc
If Ormoc is your destination, it's about 105 kilometres from Mactan Cebu International Airport.
Explore more of the Philippines
Iloilo is another popular destination in the Philippines and is roughly 161 kilometres west of Cebu. Zero in on some of the best places like Molo Church, Tomulto Flower Farm and Museo Iloilo. Iloilo International Airport (ILO) takes care of most arrivals into this city.
About 2 kilometres south of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu City brings even more to your adventure. Great reasons to visit include Olango Island, Caohagan Island and Mactan Newton Beach.