Flying from Washington DC to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
Cebu is 13 hours ahead of Washington DC. Mactan Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Washington DC to CEB. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a popular month like July, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Mactan Cebu International Airport with a stop at Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). A major stopover between Washington Dulles International Airport and CEB, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
IAD is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Washington DC to CEB flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to Mactan Cebu International Airport flight:
Flights departing from BWI reach their destination as scheduled 77% of the time.
About Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Mactan Cebu International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near CEB and turn in quicker:
For the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Mactan Cebu International Airport flight.
Getting from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Central Cebu is around 11 kilometres from Mactan Cebu International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Currently, Rs140,966 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Mactan Cebu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs293,332. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to CEB. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Washington DC to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB). January is the peak month for travel to Cebu. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in December.
When booking your Washington DC 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.
February has temperatures of between 23ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Mactan Cebu International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cebu
Start your Cebu trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Mactan Cebu International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your Cebu visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that should be on your list include Bohol, Rainforest Park Cebu and TOPS Cebu.
Explore more of the Philippines
If you want to check out another corner of the Philippines, head for Iloilo, roughly 161 kilometres west of Cebu. Molo Church, Tomulto Flower Farm and Museo Iloilo are key reasons to visit.
