Flying from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Dubai. Explore your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when booking your flight from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB).
Book a direct Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 5 minutes.
Cebu is four hours ahead of Dubai. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services each week. You can get from DXB to CEB on Emirates's 2:50am flight.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Dubai to CEB.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Take the express route from Dubai Airport (DXB). Nonstop flights from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) can be booked from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport with Emirates. This popular carrier operates departures from DXB.
Emirates is the airline most travellers choose for flights from DXB to CEB.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier. An exceptional 85.25% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to CEB leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, 74.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can get to DWC from central Dubai in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to CEB flight:
56.64% of flights taking off from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Book a hotel close to CEB if you're catching a late flight from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise to explore Cebu and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Currently, R 3,370 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,657. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Dubai to CEB, book your ticket three months ahead of your planned departure.
August is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). July is the busiest month to travel to Cebu. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
Book a Dubai to CEB plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cebu to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in February when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Cebu
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cebu:
Bohol and Boracay Gateway Tour are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Cebu to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Pining Garden Resorts.
Explore more of the Philippines
Cebu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the Philippines waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres west of Cebu, a visit to Iloilo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls.
Iligan is another well-known destination in the Philippines and is around 241 kilometres south of Cebu. No journey is complete without experiencing Dao River Escapade, Timoga Cold Springs and Mimbalot Falls.