Flying from Penang Airport (PEN) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
George Town and Cebu are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your PEN to CEB flight.
Flying during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Penang Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PEN and CEB include:
Guangzhou Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang Airport (PEN) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
At the moment, $108 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Penang Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $240. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PEN to CEB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Penang Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Penang Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Handy information about Penang Airport (PEN)
68% of flights leaving from Penang Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Penang Airport from central George Town, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to PEN? If you're catching an early flight from Penang Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
If you're landing on a late Penang Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near CEB:
Grab a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car and discover Cebu and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, National and Enterprise are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Mactan-Cebu International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is approximately 11 kilometers from the center of Cebu. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Penang Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Cebu. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from Penang Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport for May if you want to visit Cebu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PEN to CEB in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.