Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 35 minutes.
Cebu's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Cebu five hours ahead of Doha.
Each week, there are four Hamad International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, select the 03:05 Qatar Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 03:45 with Qatar Airways.
To ensure you catch your DOH to CEB flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Cebu (and then exploring more of Philippines!) is a cinch with Qatar Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Qatar Airways on this route.
With an impressive 80.77% of services arriving as scheduled, Qatar Airways has the best on-time performance for DOH to CEB flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hamad International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DOH and CEB include:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Dubai Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight is ج.م. 12,123. A round-trip ticket right now is ج.م. 25,685. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DOH to CEB, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from DOH to CEB is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Hamad International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83.59% of flights that depart DOH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Hamad International Airport from central Doha, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near DOH:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hamad International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CEB instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and venture far and wide through Cebu and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks in advance 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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Hamad International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Cebu. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Hamad International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport for May if you want to explore Cebu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from DOH to CEB in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC and 30ºC on average.
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