Travelling from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne is three hours ahead of Cebu and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your CEB to MEL flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between CEB and MEL include:
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Rs45,921 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs113,083. These prices can change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from CEB to MEL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CEB to MEL.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Of the flights that depart from Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 69% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Cebu to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near CEB? If you're catching an early flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to central Melbourne has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
December is the most popular month for flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Melbourne in March.
Lock in your flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to visit Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CEB to MEL in July. Average temperatures are between 3ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.
