Traveling from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Melbourne is three hours ahead of Cebu, where Mactan Cebu International Airport is located. Melbourne follows the UTC+11 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your CEB to Melbourne flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from CEB to Melbourne. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Located around 14 kilometers from central Cebu, CEB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Mactan Cebu International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CEB:
Of all flights leaving Mactan Cebu International Airport, 69% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Melbourne
AED 584 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Mactan Cebu International Airport to Melbourne flight. Return plane tickets start from AED 1,361. These prices may change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from CEB to Melbourne, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometers from the center of Melbourne. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from Mactan Cebu International Airport to Melbourne. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from CEB to Melbourne can help you get the lowest rate.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
The center of Melbourne is about 56 kilometers from Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from Mactan Cebu International Airport to Melbourne has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city center in 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
Corio Bay Motel is one accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Settle in here after your CEB to Melbourne flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at AVV will save you money.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Get off your flight from Mactan Cebu International Airport to Melbourne and head for your hotel or start exploring right away. The center of Melbourne is around 11 kilometers from Essendon Airport (MEB).
If you don't want to travel into the center, find a hotel near MEB. Get comfortable at one of these options after your CEB to Melbourne flight:
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Mactan Cebu International Airport to Melbourne is a smart move. Along with better deals, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
December is the quietest month for flights from Mactan Cebu International Airport to Melbourne, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Melbourne based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Mactan Cebu International Airport to Melbourne plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CEB to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Mactan Cebu International Airport to Melbourne, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Melbourne's Gardens, Flinders Street Railway Station and Melbourne Park are leading attractions which should feature on every Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Travel about 467 kilometers northeast to Canberra to check off its top attractions. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Launceston is another essential stop in Australia and is around 451 kilometers southeast of Melbourne. No journey is complete without a visit to Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift, Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk and Hollybank Mountain Bike Park.
