Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
The timezone in Cebu is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your STN to CEB flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the STN to CEB route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight is R 6,271. A round-trip ticket is currently R 11,124. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from STN to CEB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Stansted Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Stansted Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
When it comes to Stansted Airport's on-time performance, 64.73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to Stansted Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Stansted Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to STN:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Consider booking a hotel close to CEB if you have a late Stansted Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cebu and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Cebu. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the most popular month for flights from Stansted Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Cebu in February.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Stansted Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from STN to CEB in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
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