Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu is two hours behind Gold Coast and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Your OOL to CEB flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight is R 5,440. A return fare right now is R 9,683. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from OOL to CEB, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
74.82% of flights taking off from Gold Coast Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near OOL:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Gold Coast Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Reserve 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 to explore Cebu and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
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)
The quietest month for a flight from Gold Coast Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is February, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Cebu based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Cebu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from OOL to CEB in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
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