Flying from Bancasi (Butuan) Airport (BXU) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bancasi (Butuan) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Butuan and Cebu share the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from BXU to CEB start at 07:05 — the earliest with Philippine Airlines. The last departure is at 19:55 with Philippine Airlines. In total, there are 31 weekly Bancasi (Butuan) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your BXU to CEB flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as May, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Bancasi (Butuan) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Cebu (and then other corners of the Philippines) is easy. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Cebgo.
With a reliable 85.87% of services landing on schedule, Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier for BXU to CEB flights.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Bancasi (Butuan) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Many passengers pass through Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport when flying between BXU and CEB.
Handy information about Bancasi (Butuan) Airport (BXU)
74% of flights that depart Bancasi (Butuan) Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Bancasi (Butuan) Airport from central Butuan, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bancasi (Butuan) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BXU:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bancasi (Butuan) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Grab a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and explore Cebu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Cebu. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The quietest month for a flight from Bancasi (Butuan) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is September, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Cebu based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Bancasi (Butuan) Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport for May if you want to visit Cebu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BXU to CEB in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
