Flying from Melbourne to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
Cebu is three hours behind Melbourne. Mactan Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to CEB, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Melbourne to CEB that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and CEB include:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Mactan Cebu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 63% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to CEB flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport land on time.
About Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Mactan Cebu International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near CEB and hit the pillow fast:
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Mactan Cebu International Airport flight.
Getting from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
From Mactan Cebu International Airport, central Cebu is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Mactan Cebu International Airport is Rs50,265. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs95,179. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to CEB if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Cheap Melbourne to Mactan Cebu International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Melbourne to CEB.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Cebu. January is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Melbourne to CEB plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Mactan Cebu International Airport in February when temperatures are between 23ºC and 30ºC.
More about Cebu
Start your Cebu trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Mactan Cebu International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Bohol and Rainforest Park Cebu are just two of the top attractions to add to your Cebu travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at TOPS Cebu.
Explore more of the Philippines
Around 161 kilometres west of Cebu, Iloilo is another favourite stop in the Philippines. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Molo Church, Tomulto Flower Farm and Museo Iloilo.
