Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Cebu is eight hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LHR to CEB flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between LHR and CEB:
Dubai Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Right now, $877 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,449. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LHR to CEB, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to CEB.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Reserve a hotel close to CEB if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and explore beyond Cebu's main sights.
Booking your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Cebu. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is September, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Cebu based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LHR to CEB sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.