Flying from Taipei to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Taipei. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Taipei to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) departing from here.
Take a direct Taipei to Mactan Cebu International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 55 minutes.
Cebu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Taipei. Mactan Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu.
With 19 direct flights a week between the two airports, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) is the busiest route. Starlux Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:40am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest departure from TPE to CEB is with Starlux Airlines at 4:20pm.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Taipei to CEB. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can hop on a direct flight from Taipei to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Popular carriers that offer direct flights from Taipei to Mactan Cebu International Airport leaving from TPE include:
The most frequently booked airline between TPE and CEB is EVA Air.
China Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Taipei to Mactan Cebu International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights leaving Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in around 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 6 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Taipei to CEB flight, stay in one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport:
Taipei Songshan Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 92% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
If you have a late flight from Taipei to Mactan Cebu International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near CEB:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Taipei to Mactan Cebu International Airport flight.
Getting from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan Cebu International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Cebu. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Mactan Cebu International Airport is ₹ 9,975. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 18,977. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book two months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Taipei to CEB.
July is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Taipei to Mactan Cebu International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
January is the busiest month for flights from Taipei to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB). Visit Cebu in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 33ºC. Book your Taipei to CEB plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Taipei to Mactan Cebu International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 30ºC.
More about Cebu
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Cebu right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Taipei to Mactan Cebu International Airport:
Bohol and Rainforest Park Cebu are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Cebu to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at TOPS Cebu.
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Around 161 kilometres west of Cebu, Iloilo is another favourite stop in the Philippines. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Molo Church, Tomulto Flower Farm and Museo Iloilo.
