Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
The timezone in Cebu is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Zurich.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ZRH 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 a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
315 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 711 €. These prices may change based on availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from ZRH to CEB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Zurich Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of all flights departing from Zurich Airport, 69.02% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near ZRH? If you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CEB if you're on a late Zurich Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise to explore Cebu and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
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 Zurich Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel 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 Zurich Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to CEB sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Philippines
Cebu is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Philippines waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres south-east of Cebu, a visit to Davao will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like People's Park, D' Bone Collector Museum and Lon Wa Temple.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Philippines, head for 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 key highlights.