Cheap Flights from Puerto Princesa (Palawan) to Mactan-Cebu International

Travelling from Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know

• The average length of a direct flight from Puerto Princesa International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.

• Puerto Princesa and Cebu are in the same timezone, UTC+8.

• Every week, there are 34 Puerto Princesa International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, take the 07:05 Cebu Pacific Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:25 with Philippine Airlines.

• To ensure you catch your PPS to CEB flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

• During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

• With direct flights from Puerto Princesa International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Cebu (and then other destinations in Philippines) is a snap. You can fly nonstop with:

  • Cebu Pacific Air

  • Philippine Airlines

  • Philippines AirAsia

• The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Cebu Pacific Air.

• Cebu Pacific Air is the most punctual carrier operating PPS to CEB flights. An impressive 81.2% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

• Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Puerto Princesa International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is a popular stopover on the PPS to CEB route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

• The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Puerto Princesa International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight is Rs6,446. A round-trip fare right now is Rs14,175. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

• Book eight months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PPS to CEB.

• Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Puerto Princesa International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

• Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PPS to CEB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

• Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Puerto Princesa International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)

• When it comes to the on-time performance of Puerto Princesa International Airport, 72.25% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

• Puerto Princesa International Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Puerto Princesa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

• Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near PPS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Puerto Princesa International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:

  • Deep Forest Garden Hotel

  • Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa

  • Blue Lagoon Inn & Suites

Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

• Consider staying in a hotel close to CEB if you're on a late Puerto Princesa International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Bai Hotel Cebu

  • Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown

  • Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark Cebu

• Follow your own route with a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and experience more of Cebu and beyond.

• Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.

Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu

• Mactan-Cebu International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cebu. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.

When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

• April is the most popular month for flights from Puerto Princesa International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Cebu in February.

• The warmest month in Cebu is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Puerto Princesa International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

• If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PPS to CEB in February. Temperatures average between 23ºC and 30ºC then.

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