Flying from Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Denpasar and Cebu are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DPS to CEB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DPS and CEB:
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Handy information about Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bali (Denpasar) Airport, 72% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Bali (Denpasar) Airport from central Denpasar, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to DPS? If you've booked an early flight from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Grab a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and explore Cebu and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The quietest month for a flight from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is September, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Cebu based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DPS to CEB sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.