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Flight deals from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cebu.$515 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep, returning Fri, 10 Oct.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Dubai on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $515, select.
Cebu.$518 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Dubai on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $518, select.
Cebu.$532 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Dubai on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $532, select.
Cebu.$548 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Dubai on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $548, select.
Cebu.$559 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct, returning Tue, 25 Nov.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Dubai on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $559, select.
Cebu.$573 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Dubai on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $573, select.
Cebu.$587 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Dubai on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $587, select.
Cebu.$596 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Jul, returning Fri, 19 Sep.Return flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Dubai on Mon, 21 Jul, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Mactan-Cebu International on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $596, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from $718
Jul
from $690
Aug
from $637
Sep
from $548
Oct
from $573
Nov
from $618
Dec
from $807
Jan
from $759
Feb
from $694
Mar
from $661
Apr
from $874
May
from $756

Direct flights from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International

Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dubai to Cebu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Mactan-Cebu International.

Dubai to Cebu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$515
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time9 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International is $515. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International.
Emirates and flydubai fly direct from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International.
As of June 2025, there are 15 flights per week flying from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport on Monday, 8 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 2 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Mactan-Cebu International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cebu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Cebu Pacific offers the cheapest flight tickets to Mactan-Cebu International.

Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 10 minutes.

  • Cebu's timezone is UTC+8, making Cebu four hours ahead of Dubai.

  • Every week, there are nine Dubai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, select the 02:45 Emirates flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 02:55 with Emirates.

  • Your DXB to CEB flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Emirates is your gateway to exploring Cebu (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Philippines!). Check out the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport offered by this airline.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Emirates on this route.

  • Emirates is the most punctual carrier operating DXB to CEB flights. A dependable 85.25% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DXB and CEB:

    • Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    • Changi International Airport

    • Incheon International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dubai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight is $259. A return ticket right now is $515. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book nine months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DXB to CEB.

  • Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DXB to CEB.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.

Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • Of all flights departing from Dubai Airport, 74.31% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to DXB? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu

  • Mactan-Cebu International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cebu. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.

When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cebu in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from Dubai Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DXB to CEB in February. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.

Explore more of Philippines

  • Cebu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Philippines waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres south-east of Cebu, a visit to Davao will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like People's Park, D' Bone Collector Museum and Lon Wa Temple.

  • General Santos is another favourite destination in Philippines and is around 483 kilometres south of Cebu. No trip is complete without seeing Sanchez Peak, Bagong Buhay EcoPark (Purok 15 Mabuhay) and The Lord's Day Ministry International - Gen. San..

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