Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu's timezone is UTC+8, making Cebu seven hours ahead of Madrid.
Leave enough time to catch your MAD to CEB flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MAD and CEB include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
R 6,340 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Madrid Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 12,455. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from MAD to CEB, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Madrid Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from MAD to CEB is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of the departures from Madrid Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near MAD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Reserve a hotel close to CEB if you're taking a late Madrid Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and explore Cebu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Cebu. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is September, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Cebu based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Madrid Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to CEB in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.