Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise |
Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop |
Average price | $916 | Average for round-trip flights in January 2021 |
Round-trip from | $548 | From Sydney to Cebu City |
SYD - CEB Price
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$615 - $1,262
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CEB Temperature
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30 - 33 °C
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CEB Rainfall
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44 - 203 mm
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The quickest one-stop flights from Sydney or Perth to Cebu, Philippines take between 11h 40m and 12h 20m, while flights from Brisbane average 11h 30 m. Flight times from Melbourne are slightly longer, ranging from 13 hours – 14 hours. However, you’ll find flights from any of these airports that take as long as 21 hours, depending on the number of stops and stopover duration.
Unfortunately, there are currently no direct flights to Cebu. However, you’ll find several one-stop flights departing from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines operate flights to Cebu via Manila. Cathay Pacific also operates one-stop flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane with a stopover at Hong Kong. If you’re flying from Perth, you’ll find one-stop Cebu flight deals operated by Singapore Airlines, China Southern and Malaysian Airlines via Singapore, Guangzhou, and Kuala Lumpur respectively.
Taxis are the preferred pick for most travelers. You can opt to take a local white metered taxi or an airport yellow taxi. You’ll find them parked right outside the arrival bridge of Terminal 2. If you’re new to Cebu, yellow taxis are a more reliable option but cost more than white taxis. If you prefer to drive to the city centre, you’ll find several car rental booths located in the arrival area of Terminal 2. You can also skip the local taxis and call for a car using a ride-sharing service like Uber or Grab. Mactan–Cebu International Airport, Cebu provides public WiFi, allowing for easy connections. If you’re on a budget, consider grabbing the MyBus at the Bus Bay outside Terminal 2. The bus line works every day between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
Cebu, Philippines offers lots of tourist attractions. The city is surrounded by several tiny islands offering pristine white beaches and crystal blue water. Snorkeling and scuba diving are a popular activity with tourists and locals. You can swim alongside a whale shark or snorkel over the reefs. Cebu is also famous for its shopping culture. Swing by the Cebu Business Park Complex and get your shopping fix at the Ayala Center Shopping Mall, or hit the streets and go bargain hunting at the Taboan Public Market. The Terrazas De Flores Botanical Garden provides a perfect destination for nature lovers. A labor of love, the 2-hectare flower garden features over 120 species of beautiful plants. It also has viewing decks, cozy cabanas and a garden cafe serving light bites and refreshments. Other destinations worth a visit include Tops Lookout, the Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary, and the Basilica del Santo Nino.
You’ll need a passport to fly to Cebu. Your passport should be valid for at least six months from your intended departure date. Although entry visas are required for work or study, you don’t need a visa if you’re only visiting Cebu for business or tourism and for less than 30 days. Longer visits will require a visa before your trip. You can obtain one by contacting the nearest Philippines consulate or embassy.