Travelling from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport.
Manila's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Cebu.
Take your pick of 246 weekly Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flights. The 00:15 departure with Philippine Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Philippine Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
To ensure you get on your CEB to MNL flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to choose from. When organising your Manila journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable part of the Philippines:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Cebu Pacific.
The most punctual carrier that offers CEB to MNL flights is Cebgo. Its services arrive as planned 77.14% of the time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. These are the top stopovers between CEB and MNL:
Iloilo International Airport
Caticlan (Boracay) Airport
Cagayan De Oro Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
R 422 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 829. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from CEB to MNL by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CEB to MNL.
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Handy information about Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
69% of flights that take off from Mactan-Cebu International Airport reach their destination on time.
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Cebu. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near CEB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
If you have a late Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near MNL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and chase adventure across Manila and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
The quietest month for a flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is September, while May is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Manila based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Manila is May, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CEB to MNL in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of the Philippines
You've seen Manila, now it's time to explore other parts of the Philippines. Travel around 8 kilometres north-east to Quezon City to check off its popular sights. From Botanical Garden & Arboretum to Christ the King and Art in Island, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila, Taguig is another favourite stop in the Philippines. Experience major highlights starting with The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park.