Flying from London to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB), you'll have a good choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Cebu is eight hours ahead of London. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to CEB.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from London to CEB leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Mactan-Cebu International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and CEB are:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to CEB flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a plane ticket from London to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a popular transfer point.
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cebu and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your London to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is R 5,233. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 10,501. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to CEB. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Mactan-Cebu International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to CEB.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from London to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from London to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). July is the peak month for travel to Cebu. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
Lock in a London 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).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Cebu
Start your Cebu trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your visit to Cebu should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions worth exploring include Bohol, Boracay Gateway Tour and Pining Garden Resorts.
Explore more of the Philippines
Iloilo is just one of the many places in the Philippines waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cebu. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the Philippines, head for Iligan, roughly 241 kilometres south of Cebu. Dao River Escapade, Timoga Cold Springs and Mimbalot Falls are among its highlights.
