Travelling from Melbourne to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) leaving from here.
Cebu is three hours behind Melbourne. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Melbourne to CEB. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to CEB leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to CEB flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near CEB and fast-forward to bedtime:
Pick up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and discover Cebu and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is R 3,329. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 6,271. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to CEB, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Mactan-Cebu International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Cebu. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Melbourne to CEB plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in February when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Cebu
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Cebu right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Mactan-Cebu International Airport:
Bohol and Boracay Gateway Tour are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Cebu must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Pining Garden Resorts.
Explore more of the Philippines
You've visited Cebu, now it's time to discover other corners of the Philippines. Travel about 161 kilometres west to Iloilo to tick off its top attractions. From Sunflower Garden to Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the Philippines, head for Iligan, roughly 241 kilometres south of Cebu. Dao River Escapade, Timoga Cold Springs and Mimbalot Falls are highlights.
