Flying from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
The timezone in Cebu is UTC+8, which is two hours 12 minutes ahead of Kathmandu.
Leave plenty of time to make your KTM to CEB flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tribhuvan International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. These are the top stopovers between KTM and CEB:
Changi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Right now, $337 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Tribhuvan International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $725. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KTM to CEB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from KTM to CEB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Tribhuvan International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Kathmandu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near KTM? If you've booked an early flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
If you're getting in on a late Tribhuvan International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near CEB:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and find adventure across Cebu and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
From Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Cebu is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The quietest month for a flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is February, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Cebu based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport for May if you want to go to Cebu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KTM to CEB in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
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