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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Manila:

• Earliest: departs at 03:10 and lands at 11:42
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 06:52.

The flight takes about 8h 32m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Manila:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Dubai to Manila takes 8h 32m, covering 4,287 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dubai to Manila range from £342 to £559, with an average of £426 over the past 12 months. Anything below £342 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the £426 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £308 return via Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG), compared with £464 for direct.

Emirates is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Philippine Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dubai to Manila flights are:

• Emirates: 79% on time
• Philippine Airlines: 73% on time
• Cebu Pacific: 67% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 76% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £32–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Manila flights, with 33% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 17%, and Afternoon flights for 17%.

One-way fares from Dubai to Manila are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £237, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Avis
• Fox

Flights from Dubai to Manila usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Manila route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 48m.

One-stop flights from Dubai to Manila most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Dubai to Manila. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £415 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £436, a difference of £20.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Manila. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Emirates
• Cebu Pacific
• Philippine Airlines

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 05m, compared to 14h 21m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 14h 42m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Manila is 4 hours ahead of Dubai (Philippine Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Manila are Quirino Grandstand, Manila Ocean Park, and Rizal Park. These are among the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dubai to Manila flights:

• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Cebu Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Philippine Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Each of the four terminals at Manila Airport has multiple currency exchange offices, so you’re spoilt for choice. Philippine National Bank has counters at Terminals 1 and 2, while Jacinto Money Changer has offices at Terminals 3 and 4. A number of bank branches and cash machines round off your foreign exchange options.

If you’re looking for public transport options to the city centre, there are several regional bus lines via the EDSA and C-5 routes into Central Manila. Ultimate Bus Experience (UBE) also provides express service from the airport to locations in Metro Manila, and there is a local Jeepney service to the main terminal. Alternatively, take the Route 2 City Bus to Baclaran Metro station and the LRT 1 from there to the city.

Several cities, including Quezon City, San Fernando and Batangas, are within easy reach of Manila Airport by car hire, bus and rail. If you’re looking to visit Mindanao, Cebu or Davao, a short flight or ferry is your best bet.

You won’t find any hotels at Manila Airport. However, there are several accommodations within a couple of miles of the airport complex. Manila Airport Hotel, Go Hotels Manila Airport Road, and Holiday Inn Express Manila Newport City offer airport shuttle transfers for guests’ convenience.