Travelling from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu's timezone is UTC+8, making Cebu five hours behind Auckland.
Your AKL to CEB flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Auckland International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AKL and CEB:
Guangzhou Airport
Incheon International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
At the moment, Rs69,539 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs142,530. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AKL to CEB if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Auckland International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from AKL to CEB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Auckland International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Handy information about Auckland International Airport (AKL)
70% of flights leaving from Auckland International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Auckland International Airport from central Auckland, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Auckland International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to AKL:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Auckland International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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 main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Cebu. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Auckland International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Cebu. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in September.
Before locking in your flight from Auckland International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 33ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AKL to CEB sometime then if you like cooler conditions.