Flying from Seoul to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Seoul. Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Seoul to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) leaving from here.
Hop on a direct Seoul to Mactan Cebu International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 40 minutes.
Mactan Cebu International Airport is located in Cebu. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is one hour behind Seoul.
The most popular route is from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), with 37 direct services every week. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from ICN to CEB is the 6:55am Philippine Airlines option. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 10pm with Cebu Pacific Air.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Seoul to CEB. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as January? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Seoul to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) take off from this terminal.
These are some of the leading carriers operating direct flights from Seoul to Mactan Cebu International Airport departing from ICN:
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Cebu Pacific from ICN to CEB.
Among carriers operating on this route, Philippine Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seoul to CEB. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Busan Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
ICN is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Seoul to Mactan Cebu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Seoul Incheon International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Seoul Incheon International Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Work a stopover into your journey at Kansai International Airport (KIX). It's a key transfer point for flights from Seoul to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) departing Seoul Gimpo International Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seoul to GMP in about 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Seoul to CEB flight? Relax in a hotel near Seoul Gimpo International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Flights from Seoul Gimpo International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving right on cue.
About Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Have a late flight from Seoul to Mactan Cebu International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near CEB and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks before your Seoul to Mactan Cebu International Airport flight.
Getting from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Central Cebu is around 11 kilometres from Mactan Cebu International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Mactan Cebu International Airport is $150. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $274. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Seoul to CEB, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Seoul to Mactan Cebu International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Seoul to CEB.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Seoul to Mactan Cebu International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Seoul to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Cebu. January is when most people book flights from Seoul to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Cebu is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Seoul to CEB plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Seoul to Mactan Cebu International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 30ºC.
More about Cebu
After booking your flight from Seoul to Mactan Cebu International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cebu:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Bohol, Rainforest Park Cebu and TOPS Cebu are top sights which should feature on every Cebu itinerary.
Explore more of the Philippines
Around 161 kilometres west of Cebu, Iloilo is another favourite stop in the Philippines. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Molo Church, Tomulto Flower Farm and Museo Iloilo.