Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is 9 hours 15 minutes.
Manila's timezone is UTC+8, making Manila four hours ahead of Dubai.
Every week, there are 49 Dubai Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, opt for the 03:10 Emirates flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 22:10 with Cebu Pacific Air.
To ensure you get on your DXB to MNL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
You can travel nonstop to Manila, Philippines. Jet off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Dubai Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport:
The majority of travelers choose to travel with Cebu Pacific Air on this route.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier that operates DXB to MNL flights, with 65.03% of its services landing on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between DXB and MNL include:
Muscat International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
$112 is the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Return flights start from $220. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DXB to MNL.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from DXB to MNL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights leaving from Dubai Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DXB? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Book a hotel near MNL if you're on a late Dubai Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and experience more of Manila and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
From Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
April is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Manila in February.
The warmest month in Manila is April, with the temperature ranging between 73ºF and 95ºF. Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to MNL in January. Average temperatures are between 70ºF and 86ºF then.
Explore more of Philippines
Manila has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Philippines you'll want to see. Around 5 miles north-east of Manila, a visit to Quezon City will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Pinky Spikes, Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard.
Taguig is another sought-after destination in Philippines and is around 8 miles south-east of Manila. No trip is complete without experiencing Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Center or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural.
