Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) are the two main airports in Kuala Lumpur.
Cebu (where Mactan-Cebu International Airport is located) and Kuala Lumpur share the UTC+8 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
To ensure you catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to CEB, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
We make it simple to find a flight from Kuala Lumpur to CEB with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers between KUL and CEB include:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
The distance from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL is approximately 64 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, check out these options when taking off from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
SZB is about 24 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It'll take you 27 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Kuala Lumpur to CEB, stay in one of these hotels close to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
About Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near CEB:
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport to central Cebu is around 47 minutes by car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is ر.ق. 255. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 525. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to CEB, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cebu in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Kuala Lumpur to CEB for May if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cebu to range from 25ºC to 33ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Mactan-Cebu International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cebu
After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cebu:
One of the best ways to experience Cebu is to visit its leading attractions. Some highlights include Taoist Temple Cebu, Tops Lookout and Cebu IT Park.
Complete your Cebu trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Cebu. Browse the offers and instantly compare your options on price, fuel policies, and more.
