Travelling from Colombo to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
The timezone in Cebu is UTC+8, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Mactan Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Colombo to CEB. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Colombo to CEB departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The journey from central Colombo to CMB takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Mactan Cebu International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Colombo to Mactan Cebu International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Mactan Cebu International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise to explore Cebu and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Colombo to Mactan Cebu International Airport flight.
Getting from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
From Mactan Cebu International Airport, central Cebu is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Right now, ₹ 25,055 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Mactan Cebu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 48,274. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Colombo to CEB, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Colombo to Mactan Cebu International Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Colombo to CEB.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Colombo to Mactan Cebu International Airport.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. October is the quietest month to go to Cebu. December is when most people book flights from Colombo to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Colombo to CEB plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cebu to range from 25ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Mactan Cebu International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 30ºC.
More about Cebu
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Mactan Cebu International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cebu:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Bohol, Pining Garden Resorts and Jack's Beach Resort are must-visits when exploring Cebu.
Explore more of the Philippines
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the Philippines, head for Iloilo, roughly 161 kilometres west of Cebu. Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls are highlights.
