Travelling from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu's timezone is UTC+8, making Cebu four hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
To ensure you catch your AUH to CEB flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Zayed International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AUH and CEB:
Singapore Changi Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight is Rs75,183. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs160,566. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AUH to CEB if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Zayed International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from AUH to CEB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Zayed International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Of the departures from Zayed International Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Abu Dhabi to Zayed International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to AUH:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Consider staying in a hotel near CEB if you're taking a late Zayed International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cebu and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport to central Cebu has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the busiest month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Cebu in September.
Book your flight from Zayed International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport for May if you want to go to Cebu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 33ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AUH to CEB around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.