Flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Cebu is one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Take your pick of four weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with Cebu Pacific Air is the earliest available. Philippine Airlines operates the last service of the day at 01:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SGN to CEB flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Cebu (and then exploring more of the Philippines!) is a cinch with Philippine Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Philippine Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 92.31% of services arriving as planned, Philippine Airlines has the best on-time performance for SGN to CEB flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between SGN and CEB include:
Guangzhou Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Currently, R 957 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,500. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book four months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SGN to CEB.
The cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SGN to CEB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
When it comes to Ho Chi Minh City Airport's on-time performance, 61% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SGN. Whether you have an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Grab a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and discover Cebu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Cebu. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SGN to CEB sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
