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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 11:48
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 06:58.

The flight takes about 8h 38m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Dubai to Manila takes 8h 38m, covering 11,104 km.

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 AED 1,634 to AED 2,666, with an average of AED 2,025 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,634 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 29% above the route average of AED 2,025. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,496 return via Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG), compared with AED 2,188 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: 80% on time
• Philippine Airlines: 73% on time
• Cebu Pacific: 69% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 77% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 154–AED 367 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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,425 to AED 11,043. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dubai to Manila are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 962, which is 23% 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 AED 64 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Thrifty
• 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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 40 minutes.

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 8% of one-stop connections

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Dubai to Manila route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,968 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 2,104, a difference of AED 136. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 12h 48m, compared to 14h 17m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and 14h 21m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

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 Quiapo Church and Manila Ocean 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

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

You have a choice of several transport options. UBE Express operates direct services from the city centre and select hotel locations, while the City Bus Route 2 services all terminals. Airport taxi and car hire, as well as hotel shuttle and rideshare services, are additional means of getting to Central Manila.

San Fernando and Angeles are two cities in Pampanga north of Manila and are easily accessible by airport car hire or public transport. You can also get onward flights to the islands of Cebu and Davao, located south of Manila.