Travelling from Ottawa to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
Mactan Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of Ottawa.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Ottawa to CEB.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YOW takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ottawa to Mactan Cebu International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58% land on schedule at their destination.
YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.
About Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Have a late flight from Ottawa to Mactan Cebu International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near CEB and hit the lights earlier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Mactan Cebu International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and explore beyond Cebu's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Ottawa to Mactan Cebu International Airport flight.
Getting from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan Cebu International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Cebu. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Currently, 546 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Mactan Cebu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 965 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to CEB. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Ottawa to Mactan Cebu International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
December is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB). Visit Cebu in October for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Ottawa to CEB plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Mactan Cebu International Airport in February when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Cebu
Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Mactan Cebu International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cebu:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Cebu when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Bohol followed by Pining Garden Resorts and Jack's Beach Resort.
Explore more of the Philippines
Iloilo is another standout destination in the Philippines and is around 161 kilometres west of Cebu. No trip is complete without a visit to Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls.