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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.

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.

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

• Emirates
• Cebu Pacific
• Philippine Airlines

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

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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dubai to Manila.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $564 return via Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG), compared with $825 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $58–$138 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.

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 $742 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $793, a difference of $51. 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 Dubai to Manila route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 29 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Manila are Ermita Church, Robinson's Place, and Philippine General Hospital. These are among the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 03:10 and lands at 11:54
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 07:04.

The flight takes about 8h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 29% above the route average of $763. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dubai to Manila takes 8h 44m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $606 to $5,463. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dubai to Manila are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $487.

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

• Emirates: 82% on time
• Cebu Pacific: 72% on time
• Philippine Airlines: 71% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

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.

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.

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Avis
· Thrifty
· Fox

Return flights from Dubai to Manila range from $616 to $1,005, with an average of $763 over the past 12 months. Anything below $616 counts as a good deal.