Travelling from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Narita International Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, making Tokyo one hour ahead of Cebu.
Flights from CEB to NRT start at 02:05 — the first with Cebu Pacific Air. The last service of the day is at 09:30 with United Airlines. In total, you can choose from 27 weekly Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Narita International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CEB to NRT flight.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Narita International Airport, so jetting to Tokyo (and then discovering more of Japan!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Cebu Pacific Air is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 96.72% of services landing on schedule, Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier for CEB to NRT flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Narita 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 CEB and NRT:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
$113 is currently the best price for a one-way Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Return flights start at $246. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from CEB to NRT by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Narita International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
When it comes to Mactan-Cebu International Airport's on-time performance, 69.4% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Cebu to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near CEB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Narita International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Pick up a Narita International Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Narita International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
From Narita International Airport, Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Narita International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Tokyo in April.
Book your flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Narita International Airport for August if you want to explore Tokyo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CEB to NRT in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tokyo. Around 31 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Osaka is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without a visit to Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.