Travelling from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Around 5 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport.
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Tokyo one hour ahead of Cebu.
Each week, there are 25 Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, opt for the 02:05 Cebu Pacific Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 09:30 with United Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to make your CEB to NRT flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, so jetting to Tokyo (and then discovering more of Japan!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Cebu Pacific has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Philippine Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for CEB to NRT flights, with 88.14% of its services arriving on schedule.
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 Tokyo Narita Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CEB and NRT:
Incheon International Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight is $126. A return fare right now is $269. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from CEB to NRT, reserve your journey three months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CEB to NRT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Of all flights leaving Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 69% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Mactan-Cebu International Airport from central Cebu, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near CEB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
If you're getting in on a late Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near NRT:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tokyo and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tokyo Narita Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
From Tokyo Narita Airport, Tokyo is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
May is the most popular month for flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Tokyo in March.
Book your flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport for August if you want to explore Tokyo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CEB to NRT sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a visit to Osaka will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without a visit to Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.




