Flying from Sayak Airport (IAO) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.
Del Carmen and Cebu share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Take your pick of 79 weekly Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with Sunlight Express Airways is the earliest flight available. Philippine Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 17:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your IAO to CEB flight.
Travelling during a peak time like December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. When you're ready to start your Cebu holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of the Philippines:
Cebgo is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 85.14% of services landing on schedule, Philippine Airlines has the best on-time performance for IAO to CEB flights.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is a popular stopover on the IAO to CEB route.
Handy information about Sayak Airport (IAO)
Of the departures from Sayak Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Del Carmen to Sayak Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to IAO? If you're catching an early flight from Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Reserve a hotel close to CEB if you're on a late Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and discover Cebu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the busiest month for flights from Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cebu in September.
Book your flight from Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport for May if you'd like to visit Cebu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAO to CEB in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.