Travelling from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu's timezone is UTC+8, making Cebu one hour ahead of Jakarta.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CGK to CEB flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between CGK and CEB include:
Changi International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight is ج.م. 3,724. A return fare is currently ج.م. 7,774. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from CGK to CEB, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Of the departures from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, 73.0% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Jakarta to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CGK. Whether you've booked an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
If you have a late Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CEB:
Explore without limits 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 vehicle from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Cebu. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the busiest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Cebu in February.
When reserving your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CGK to CEB in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 30ºC on average.
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