Travelling from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu's timezone is UTC+8, making Cebu one hour ahead of Chiang Mai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your CNX to CEB flight.
Flying during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chiang Mai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CNX and CEB:
Incheon International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Handy information about Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
73% of flights taking off from Chiang Mai Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near CNX:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
If you're coming in on a late Chiang Mai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near CEB:
Hit the road running by picking up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and explore beyond Cebu's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport to the centre of Cebu has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the most popular month for flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cebu in September.
Book your flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Cebu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CNX to CEB in February. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.