Travelling from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, making Phuket one hour behind Cebu.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your CEB to HKT flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Phuket International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CEB and HKT include:
Changi International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
At the moment, ج.م. 4,207 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 9,262. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CEB to HKT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Phuket International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CEB to HKT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Of all flights departing from Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 69.4% arrive on time at their destination.
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cebu. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CEB? If you've booked an early flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and experience more of Phuket and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket International Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Phuket International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Phuket based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CEB to HKT in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite destination in Thailand and is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket. No trip is complete without dropping by Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.
