Flying from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Cebu and Kuala Lumpur follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
There are 19 Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights every week.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CEB to KUL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Philippines AirAsia has direct flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Kuala Lumpur — and maybe even more of Malaysia if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Philippines AirAsia on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating CEB to KUL flights is Philippines AirAsia. Its services land as scheduled 67.74% of the time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CEB and KUL:
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Handy information about Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Mactan-Cebu International Airport, data shows 69% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Cebu. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CEB? If you're boarding an early flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
If you have a late Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near KUL:
Pick up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car and explore Kuala Lumpur and beyond with your own set of wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and GoSoCar are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Kuala Lumpur. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CEB to KUL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be discovered. Around 338 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.




