Cheap Flights from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International

Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dubai to Cebu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Mactan-Cebu International.

Dubai to Cebu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,370
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time9 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International is R 6,663. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International.
Emirates and flydubai fly direct from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International.
As of September 2025, there are 28 flights per week flying from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Mactan-Cebu International Airport on Saturday, 22 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 2 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Mactan-Cebu International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cebu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Mactan-Cebu International is Etihad Airways .

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)

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.

  • Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Dubai to CEB by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • 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

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.

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