Flying from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Cebu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Manila.
Every week, there are 246 Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 00:05 Philippines AirAsia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:35 with Cebu Pacific Air.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MNL to CEB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as May, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
A good range of airlines operate direct flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Travel nonstop to Cebu with these popular carriers and discover this incredible part of the Philippines:
Cebu Pacific tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 77.08% of services landing as planned, Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating MNL to CEB flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MNL and CEB:
Iloilo International Airport
Caticlan (Boracay) Airport
Bacolod-Silay Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight is 25 €. A round-trip fare is currently 51 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from MNL to CEB by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MNL to CEB.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, data shows 72% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Manila to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near MNL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Consider staying in a hotel near CEB if you're on a late Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and see more of Cebu and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving 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 11 kilometres from the centre of Cebu. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the busiest month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cebu in September.
When booking your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MNL to CEB in February. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.













