Travelling from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is five hours ahead of Cebu.
Your CEB to AKL flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Auckland Airport. These are the top stopovers between CEB and AKL:
Changi International Airport
Narita International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Currently, P19,082 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P34,363. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CEB to AKL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Auckland Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CEB to AKL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
69.4% of flights taking off from Mactan-Cebu International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Mactan-Cebu International Airport from central Cebu, it'll take around 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel near CEB? If you've booked an early flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Auckland Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Auckland Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars to explore Auckland and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Auckland Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Auckland Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Auckland. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CEB to AKL in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've seen Auckland, now it's time to discover other parts of New Zealand. Journey around 499 kilometres south to Wellington to tick off its top sights. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Manukau City is another sought-after destination in New Zealand and is around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. No trip is complete without seeing Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.