Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
Cebu is 13 hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale. Mactan Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Fort Lauderdale to CEB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
With more travellers during busy months like March, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Mactan Cebu International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
75% of flights taking off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport make it to their destination on time.
FLL's address is 320 Terminal Drive.
About Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Mactan Cebu International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Fort Lauderdale to Mactan Cebu International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
From Mactan Cebu International Airport, central Cebu is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
475 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Mactan Cebu International Airport. Return flights start from 961 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to CEB, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to Cebu. January is when most people book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Fort Lauderdale to CEB plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February has temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Mactan Cebu International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cebu
After booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Mactan Cebu International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cebu:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Cebu when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Bohol followed by Rainforest Park Cebu and TOPS Cebu.
Explore more of the Philippines
If there's time to check out another corner of the Philippines, consider Iloilo, about 161 kilometres west of Cebu. Molo Church, Tomulto Flower Farm and Museo Iloilo are the start of reasons to visit.