Flying from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Kansai International Airport (KIX): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kansai International Airport.
Osaka is one hour ahead of Cebu and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
You can choose from 21 weekly Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kansai International Airport flights. The 09:05 departure with Philippine Airlines is the earliest available. Philippine Airlines operates the last service of the day at 09:05.
Your CEB to KIX 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 when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Philippine Airlines has direct flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kansai International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Osaka — and maybe even more of Japan if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Philippine Airlines.
Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering CEB to KIX flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kansai International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CEB and KIX:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Gimhae International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
At the moment, R 1,212 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,650. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from CEB to KIX, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kansai International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CEB to KIX.
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Handy information about Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
When it comes to Mactan-Cebu International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.4% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cebu. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kansai International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CEB:
Arriving at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Reserve a hotel close to KIX if you're catching a late Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kansai International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Kansai International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL, BE KOBE or TravelCar and see more of Osaka and beyond.
Give yourself a better shot at snagging the best possible rate by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Kansai International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Kansai International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Osaka. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kansai International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Osaka. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Kansai International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CEB to KIX sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored after you've seen Osaka. Around 386 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.