Travelling from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai Airport is 9 hours 5 minutes.
Dubai is four hours behind Manila and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from MNL to DXB start at 06:00 — the earliest with Cebu Pacific Air. The latest departure is at 23:55 with Emirates. Overall, there are 285 weekly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MNL to DXB flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai Airport, so jetting off to Dubai (and then visiting more of United Arab Emirates!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Cebu Pacific Air is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MNL to DXB flights. An exceptional 96.55% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MNL and DXB:
Muscat International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai Airport flight is R 1,919. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 4,440. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book ten months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MNL to DXB.
The cheapest month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
When it comes to Ninoy Aquino International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.07% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Manila. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MNL? If you're boarding an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're getting in on a late Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near DXB:
Hit the road running by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and explore beyond Dubai's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Dubai Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport to central Dubai has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Dubai. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with the temperature ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MNL to DXB around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United Arab Emirates you'll want to see. Around 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a trip to Sharjah will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Abu Dhabi is another must-experience destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No trip is complete without visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.