Flying from Sayak Airport (IAO) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Cebu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Del Carmen.
Flights from IAO to CEB start from 06:30 — the earliest with Cebgo. The last service of the day is at 17:00 with Philippine Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 130 weekly Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your IAO to CEB flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, so jetting off to Cebu (and then exploring more of Philippines!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Sunlight Express Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates IAO to CEB flights. A dependable 82.64% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is a popular stopover on the IAO to CEB route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sayak Airport (IAO) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Right now, Rs4,555 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs11,571. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from IAO to CEB by booking at least eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from IAO to CEB.
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Handy information about Sayak Airport (IAO)
66.58% of flights that depart Sayak Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To work out the quickest way to get from central Del Carmen to Sayak Airport, use navigation tools like Google Maps. The airport is about 5 kilometres from the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel near IAO? If you're catching an early flight from Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Pick up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and discover Cebu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cebu. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Cebu. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Sayak Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAO to CEB in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Philippines
Cebu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Philippines waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres south-east of Cebu, a trip to Davao will keep you busy. Start with attractions like People's Park, D' Bone Collector Museum and Lon Wa Temple.
If you want to check out another great destination in Philippines, head for General Santos, roughly 483 kilometres south of Cebu. Sanchez Peak, Bagong Buhay EcoPark (Purok 15 Mabuhay) and The Lord's Day Ministry International - Gen. San. Are key highlights.