Travelling from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is six hours behind Cebu.
To ensure you catch your CEB to HEL flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CEB and HEL:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, £389 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £949. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CEB to HEL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CEB to HEL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Of the departures from Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 69.4% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Cebu to Mactan-Cebu International Airport is approximately 12 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Booked an early flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CEB:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel near HEL if you're taking a late Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and explore beyond Helsinki's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Helsinki in February.
When booking your flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CEB to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Helsinki. Around 10 miles away to the west, its top attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Finland, head for Tampere, roughly 100 miles north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are key highlights.