Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
The timezone in Cebu is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London.
Leave enough time to make your LGW to CEB flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and CEB:
Dubai Airport
Changi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight is 261 €. A round-trip fare is currently 464 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to CEB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights departing from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
If you're coming in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CEB:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cebu and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cebu. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Cebu in February.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport for May if you want to explore Cebu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to CEB in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
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