Travelling from Taipei 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 Taipei to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the main airports in Taipei.
Around 2 hours 54 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Taipei to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Cebu (where Mactan-Cebu International Airport is located) and Taipei share the UTC+8 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
The busiest route is from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB), with 30 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from TPE to CEB is the 06:45 STARLUX Airlines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 16:00 with STARLUX Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Taipei to CEB. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can find a direct flight from Taipei to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
At TPE, you'll find a good selection of carriers operating direct flights from Taipei to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, such as:
TPE is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will show you the best route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Taipei to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Planning to leave from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)? You can book a direct flight from Taipei to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) out of this popular hub.
You can pick from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Taipei to CEB departing from TSA. Set off with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:
Break up your flight from Taipei to Mactan-Cebu International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Taipei Songshan Airport and CEB are:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Clark International Airport (CRK)
TSA is about 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It'll take you 19 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Taipei to CEB, unwind in one of these hotels close to Taipei Songshan Airport:
About Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
If you have a late flight from Taipei to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near CEB:
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cebu. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 47 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
For a one-way ticket from Taipei to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, $145 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just $266. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
Book 10 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find flight tickets from Taipei to CEB.
To get the best deal on your tickets from Taipei to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, schedule your trip for July (it has the cheapest flights). Flexible with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Taipei to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Cebu. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Cebu. The warmest month is May. Lock in your flights from Taipei to CEB sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Taipei to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in February when temperatures average between 23ºC and 30ºC.
More about Cebu
Start your Cebu trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Taipei to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Cebu is to visit its most popular attractions. Some highlights include Taoist Temple Cebu, Tops Lookout and Cebu IT Park.
Complete your Cebu trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Taipei to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Cebu. Browse the deals and instantly compare your options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.