Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu is three hours behind Sydney and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SYD to CEB flight.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SYD and CEB:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Right now, 160 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 294 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to CEB if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SYD to CEB.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.62% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise to explore Cebu and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
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)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Cebu. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to CEB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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