Traveling from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Taipei: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 55 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Taipei.
Taipei and Cebu (where Mactan-Cebu International Airport is located) are both in the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
The busiest route is from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Choose from 19 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CEB to TPE is the 10:50 Starlux Airlines service. If you're planning to fly out later on, the last departure is at 20:15 with Starlux Airlines.
To avoid rushing for your CEB to Taipei flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a public holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
You can book a direct Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Taipei ticket. Begin your trip at CEB and end it at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Choose from a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Taipei. Get up and away with one of these:
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from CEB to Taipei with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
CEB is about 14 kilometers from central Cebu. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
In search of a hotel close to CEB? If you're boarding an early flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Taipei, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
69.4% of flights departing from Mactan-Cebu International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Taipei
$62 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Taipei flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is $120. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from CEB to Taipei, reserve your journey four months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for landing an epic deal on Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Taipei tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is roughly 48 kilometers. It'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Taipei. Book one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car rental and explore beyond Taipei's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks before your flight from CEB to Taipei can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
After your flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Taipei has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city center in about 20 minutes by car. Central Taipei is roughly 6 kilometers from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 45 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to TSA. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your CEB to Taipei flight:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare rates and availability from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Visit Taipei during the high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Taipei in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Taipei flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CEB to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Taipei
Once you've booked your flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Taipei, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Taipei:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are top sights which should be on any well-planned Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many places in Taiwan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Taipei. Around 129 kilometers away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
Tainan is another well-known destination in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometers south-west of Taipei. No journey is complete without experiencing Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.