Travelling from Houston to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Houston to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are Houston's main airports.
The timezone in Cebu is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Houston. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu.
Your flight from Houston to CEB won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During high season, allow for longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Houston to CEB. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% of flights complete their journey on time.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Houston to CEB flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to William P. Hobby Airport:
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 81.06% of them landing as planned.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Houston to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Grab a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and discover Cebu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Houston to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
345 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. A return flight starts at 707 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Houston to CEB. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
July is when most people book flights from Houston to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). Visit Cebu in February for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Houston to CEB plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
February has temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Mactan-Cebu International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cebu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Cebu right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Houston to Mactan-Cebu International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Bohol, Boracay Gateway Tour and Pining Garden Resorts are essential stops on your Cebu itinerary.
Explore more of the Philippines
Cebu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the Philippines just waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres west of Cebu, a visit to Iloilo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls.
Around 241 kilometres south of Cebu, Iligan is another favourite stop in the Philippines. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Dao River Escapade, Timoga Cold Springs and Mimbalot Falls.