Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
The timezone in Cebu is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Detroit.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your DTW to CEB flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to visit a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Shanghai Pudong Airport is a sought-after stop between DTW and CEB.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of the departures from Detroit Wayne County Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Detroit to Detroit Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DTW:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Consider booking a hotel close to CEB if you have a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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.
Reserving your vehicle from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Cebu in September.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to CEB in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC and 30ºC then.
