Travelling from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
Cebu is one hour behind Osaka and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from KIX to CEB start at 08:55 — the earliest with Cebu Pacific Air. The last departure is at 19:40 with Philippine Airlines. In total, there are 12 weekly Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flights.
Your KIX 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.
Travelling during a peak month such as November? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Cebu (and then discovering more of the Philippines!) is a snap with Cebu Pacific. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Cebu Pacific on this route.
Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating KIX to CEB flights. A reliable 91.43% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. These are the top stopovers between KIX and CEB:
Incheon International Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Gimhae International Airport
Handy information about Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
When it comes to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Kansai International (Osaka) Airport from central Osaka, it takes about 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to KIX:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cebu and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle 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 is roughly 11 kilometres from central Cebu. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the most popular month for flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Cebu in September.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from KIX to CEB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.


