Travelling from Beijing to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
Mactan Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu. The city's timezone is UTC+8 — the same as Beijing.
To ensure you get on your flight from Beijing to CEB, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Beijing to CEB that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between PEK and CEB include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Beijing to Mactan Cebu International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Beijing Capital International Airport:
81% of flights leaving Beijing Capital International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of PEK.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Mactan Cebu International Airport. Check out these connections between Beijing Daxing International Airport and CEB:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
PKX is around 48 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Beijing Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to CEB flight:
Most flights that leave Beijing Daxing International Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 87%.
About Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
If you have a late flight from Beijing to Mactan Cebu International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CEB:
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Beijing to Mactan Cebu International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Central Cebu is around 11 kilometres from Mactan Cebu International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It typically takes 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
At the moment, 97 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Mactan Cebu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 268 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Beijing to CEB. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Beijing to Mactan Cebu International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Cebu. January is when most people book flights from Beijing to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Beijing to CEB plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Beijing to Mactan Cebu International Airport in February when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Cebu
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Cebu right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Beijing to Mactan Cebu International Airport:
Bohol and Rainforest Park Cebu are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Cebu to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at TOPS Cebu.
Explore more of the Philippines
Iloilo is another essential stop in the Philippines and is around 161 kilometres west of Cebu. No trip is complete without seeing Molo Church, Tomulto Flower Farm and Museo Iloilo.