Travelling from Istanbul to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Istanbul. Check out your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when reserving your flight from Istanbul to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB).
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is five hours ahead of Istanbul.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to CEB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to CEB. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Istanbul to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Dubai Airport (DXB) is one of the main options between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and CEB.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Istanbul to CEB flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
76.93% of flights departing Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near CEB and fast-forward to bedtime:
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 see more of Cebu and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
RM1,015 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. A return flight starts at RM2,135. These prices may change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to CEB, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Istanbul to Mactan-Cebu International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Istanbul to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). Visit Cebu in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Istanbul to CEB plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in February when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Cebu
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cebu:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Bohol, Boracay Gateway Tour and Pining Garden Resorts are essential stops on your Cebu itinerary.
Explore more of the Philippines
Cebu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the Philippines just waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres west of Cebu, a visit to Iloilo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls.
Iligan is another favourite destination in the Philippines and is around 241 kilometres south of Cebu. No trip is complete without experiencing Dao River Escapade, Timoga Cold Springs and Mimbalot Falls.