Travelling from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu's timezone is UTC+8, making Cebu two hours 30 minutes ahead of Mumbai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BOM to CEB flight.
During popular months such as November, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mumbai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between BOM and CEB:
Dubai Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Of the flights that depart from Mumbai Airport, 56% touch down on time at their destination.
Mumbai Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Mumbai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BOM? If you've booked an early flight from Mumbai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
If you have a late Mumbai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near CEB:
Pick up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and discover Cebu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Cebu. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the busiest month for flights from Mumbai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Cebu in September.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Mumbai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BOM to CEB around that time if you like cooler conditions.