How to find cheap flights to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
$506 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to CEB, the lowest fare is $258.
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Best time to go to Cebu
May is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight to Cebu.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to CEB that suits your budget and itinerary.
Fly to Cebu in July if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to CEB, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
Travel in February if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Cebu are typically cheaper.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. May brings the warmest days in Cebu, averaging between 77ºF and 91ºF.
February sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 73ºF to 86ºF.
Don't want to pack a raincoat? February is the driest month in Cebu, averaging 11 days of rain.
July has the wettest weather. You can expect around 24 days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Traveling to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
Travel to Cebu without any layovers. These are some of the airlines that offer direct flights to Mactan-Cebu International Airport:
If you want to jet off with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your CEB plane ticket with United. Up to 87% of its flights into this airport arrive according to schedule.
CEB is located in the UTC+8 timezone.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to CEB? These hotels close to Mactan-Cebu International Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Kick off your Cebu adventure sooner by picking up a car rental in CEB. Alamo, National and Enterprise are trusted suppliers to choose from here.
Mactan-Cebu International Airport has an on-time rating of 69%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Getting to central Cebu from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
CEB is about 12 miles from central Cebu.
You'll reach the center in around 45 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to CEB.
Cebu has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to add to your short list:
Cebu highlights
These top attractions should feature on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Cebu:
Bohol: Located around 0.1 mile north of the city center, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Skypark Garden: Here's where you can hit the pause button when exploring Cebu. You'll find this park roughly 2 miles south of the center.
Mactan: Need one more reason to visit Cebu? This landmark draws in the crowds and is about 5 miles east of the city center.
How to get to Cadiz from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Cadiz is around 65 miles from CEB. Journey times by ride-share or cab will vary depending on the time of day and traffic, so look into your options before you go.
Traveling from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Liloan
Liloan is about 6 miles from Mactan-Cebu International Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
Explore more of the Philippines
There's loads more to see and do in the Philippines, starting with Iloilo. Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls are must-do's in this city, which is around 100 miles west of Cebu. Mandurriao Airport (ILO) is the major airport in Iloilo.
Lapu-Lapu City might just become one of your favorite stops in the Philippines. You'll find it around 4 miles south of Cebu. Crimson Resort Garden, Mactan Scuba Dive Centre and Emerson's Beach Resort stand out as highlights.
Expand your adventure to Iligan. Roughly 150 miles south of Cebu, Dao River Escapade, Timoga Cold Springs and Mimbalot Falls are a big part of the experience.