Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur and Cebu are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your KUL to CEB flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between KUL and CEB:
Changi International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
At the moment, R 674 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,423. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from KUL to CEB, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Of all flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 4 hours 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near KUL:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and discover more of Cebu and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
From Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Cebu is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Cebu. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KUL to CEB in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
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