Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu is 12 hours ahead of Ottawa and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Your YOW to CEB flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight is R 10,135. A round-trip ticket is currently R 16,921. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YOW to CEB if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights leaving from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near YOW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Book a hotel near CEB if you're catching a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure 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 lowest price by booking your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cebu. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cebu in February.
Lock in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Cebu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YOW to CEB in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Philippines
Davao is just one of the many places in Philippines waiting to be explored after you've experienced 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 eager to discover another major destination in Philippines, consider General Santos, roughly 483 kilometres south of Cebu. Sanchez Peak, Bagong Buhay EcoPark (Purok 15 Mabuhay) and The Lord's Day Ministry International - Gen. San. Are among its highlights.
