Flying from Singapore to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
Singapore has two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for booking a flight from Singapore to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) departing from Changi International Airport (SIN) or Seletar Airport (XSP).
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 50 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Singapore to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight.
Cebu (where Mactan-Cebu International Airport is located) and Singapore share the UTC+8 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
Changi International Airport (SIN) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) is the most popular route. There are 22 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Scoot at 9:50pm. Go for the first SIN to CEB departure with Cebu Pacific Air at 12:55am if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Singapore to CEB.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
You can find a direct flight from Singapore to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) leaving from Changi International Airport (SIN).
At SIN, there's a variety of carriers offering direct flights from Singapore to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, including:
Scoot ranks first in bookings for flights from SIN to CEB.
With 77.05% of its services arriving as planned, Singapore Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Singapore to CEB. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Changi International Airport (SIN). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The journey from central Singapore to SIN takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Changi International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Singapore to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
68.95% of flights departing from Changi International Airport land at their destination on time.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
On public transport, you can travel from central Singapore to XSP in around 1 hour 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Singapore to CEB flight, stay in one of these hotels near Seletar Airport:
About Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Have a late flight from Singapore to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near CEB and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
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.
For the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Singapore to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Singapore to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is R 1,545. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,628. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap flights from Singapore to CEB by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for finding cheap Singapore to Mactan-Cebu International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Singapore to CEB.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Singapore to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
The best time to fly from Singapore to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
February is the quietest month for flights from Singapore to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB), while July is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Cebu based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Singapore to CEB plane ticket departing in May if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cebu to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Singapore to Mactan-Cebu International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cebu
Start your Cebu trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Singapore to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Bohol, Boracay Gateway Tour and Pining Garden Resorts are highlights which should be on any good Cebu itinerary.
Explore more of the Philippines
Iloilo is just one of the many places in the Philippines waiting to be explored once you've seen Cebu. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls.
Around 241 kilometres south of Cebu, Iligan is another favourite stop in the Philippines. Start your sightseeing at Dao River Escapade, Timoga Cold Springs and Mimbalot Falls.
