Flying from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Shenzhen and Cebu share the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your SZX to CEB flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Travelling to Cebu (and then seeing more of Philippines!) is a breeze with Philippines AirAsia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Philippines AirAsia is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Currently, R 1,678 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,206. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SZX to CEB.
The cheapest month for flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SZX to CEB.
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Handy information about Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
SZX's address is Airport 9th Rd.
79.49% of flights that take off from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport from central Shenzhen, it'll take about 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SZX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
If you're arriving on a late Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near CEB:
Grab a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and explore Cebu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the most popular month for flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Cebu in February.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SZX to CEB sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Philippines
Davao is just one of the many cities in Philippines waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cebu. Around 418 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include People's Park, D' Bone Collector Museum and Lon Wa Temple.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Philippines, consider General Santos, about 483 kilometres south of Cebu. Sanchez Peak, Bagong Buhay EcoPark (Purok 15 Mabuhay) and The Lord's Day Ministry International - Gen. San. Are among the biggest draws.