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Among airlines operating Manila to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

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

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Manila and Abu Dhabi.

Flights from Manila to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

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

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Manila to Abu Dhabi.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £18 return via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK), compared with £451 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 3% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Manila to Abu Dhabi route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £437 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £471, a difference of £34. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Manila to Abu Dhabi route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Manila to Abu Dhabi flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Yas Marina Circuit - F1, and Zayed Sports City Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 15:21
• Latest: departs at 19:05 and lands at 04:41.

The flight takes about 9h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 10% above the route average of £452. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Manila to Abu Dhabi takes 9h 36m, covering 4,336 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £375 to £2,140. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Manila to Abu Dhabi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £1,080, which is 238% above the typical average for this route.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Manila to Abu Dhabi flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 39m, compared to 13h 08m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 14h 51m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

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

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

Return flights from Manila to Abu Dhabi range from £391 to £532, with an average of £452 over the past 12 months. Anything below £391 counts as a good deal.

Etihad Airways is the only airline on the Manila to Abu Dhabi route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.