Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
The timezone in Cebu is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to CEB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MEL and CEB include:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Changi International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight is 153 €. A return plane ticket right now is 291 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from MEL to CEB, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MEL to CEB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and experience more of Cebu and beyond.
Booking your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
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 reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Cebu. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Cebu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to CEB in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Philippines
You've seen Cebu, now it's time to discover other parts of Philippines. Travel about 418 kilometres south-east to Davao to tick off its top sights. From People's Park to D' Bone Collector Museum and Lon Wa Temple, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out 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 highlights.
