Flying from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is 5 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Cebu is UTC+8, which is one hour behind Tokyo.
You can choose from 25 weekly Tokyo Narita Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flights. The 08:55 departure with Cebu Pacific Air is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:55.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your NRT to CEB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
With direct flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Cebu (and then other corners of the Philippines) is easy. You can fly nonstop with:
Cebu Pacific tops the list for bookings on this route.
Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering NRT to CEB flights. A reliable 86.44% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tokyo Narita Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between NRT and CEB:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Incheon International Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Handy information about Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
73% of flights departing from Tokyo Narita Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Tokyo Narita Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near NRT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Book a hotel close to CEB if you're taking a late Tokyo Narita Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and find adventure across Cebu and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
From Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Cebu is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Cebu in September.
When booking your flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NRT to CEB in February. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.




