Travelling from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
The timezone in Cebu is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Da Nang.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your DAD to CEB flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Da Nang International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DAD and CEB:
Hong Kong International Airport
Gimhae International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Right now, $167 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Da Nang International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $350. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from DAD to CEB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Da Nang International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Da Nang International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Handy information about Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
Of the departures from Da Nang International Airport, 62.32% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Da Nang International Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Da Nang. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near DAD? If you're catching an early flight from Da Nang International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Consider staying in a hotel near CEB if you're taking a late Da Nang International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and discover Cebu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Cebu. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Da Nang International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Cebu. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Da Nang International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DAD to CEB in February. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
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