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Flying to Philippines

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest plane ticket foundAED 1,195
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time8 hrs, 54 mins
Possible destinations48
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week103

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Find the cheapest time to fly to Philippines

Looking for the cheapest ticket prices to Philippines? It looks like September is currently the cheapest time to fly.

Which airlines fly direct to Philippines?

Frequently asked questions

The average flight time between United Arab Emirates and Manila (Philippines's capital), is 8 hours and 52 minutes. This has been calculated based on journeys departing from Abu Dhabi.
Emirates, flydubai, Etihad Airways, Air France, Cebu Pacific, and Philippine Airlines all fly non-stop to Philippines.
We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to Philippines is currently August.
Yes – some airlines fly direct to Philippines. Popular direct flight destinations include Manila and Cebu.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Philippines is AED 1,195. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest city to fly into is Manila, and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Manila Ninoy Aquino.
The cheapest airport in Philippines is Manila Ninoy Aquino – we've found flights from AED 1,195.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Philippines is Tuesday, August 13, 2024, to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport.

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How to find cheap flights to the Philippines

Search the best deal on cheap flights to the Philippines with Skyscanner. To find the best flight price for your holiday, use Skyscanner’s flight search. If you’re flexible on when you fly, select the ‘cheapest month’ option to see the lowest prices over a whole year. Or if you know what month you want to fly to the Philippines, find the cheapest day to travel with our whole month search tool. If you're heading to the capital city, here's our guide to finding the cheapest flights to Manila and you can also check out our Best Time To Book guide. We show you the best time to book your tickets on average to get the cheapest airfare to Manila.

Airports with Direct Flights to the Philippines from the UAE

Direct flights to Philippines from the UAE depart from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Direct flights are available to both Manila and Cebu.

What Airlines Fly to the Philippines from the UAE?

A number of airlines offer direct flights including Cebu Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways and Philippine Airlines. Find out more information on airlines that fly to the Philippines.

* This information is correct as of June 2019

Traveling to the Philippines

Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport is situated 7 km south of central Manila. The journey time by car is approximately 40 minutes. An airport bus runs to the Metro in Manila, while the Metrobus operates to the city from Terminals 1 and 2. The journey time to the city center is around 45 minutes.

Mactan Cebu International Airport is around 15 km from Cebu City and is made up of two passenger terminals, with international flights handled at Terminal 2. There are public buses running from the airport into the city as well as taxi services just outside of either terminal.

When to Go to the Philippines

The Philippines are a good year-round destination however most tourists visit from January to May when the weather is drier. Surfers should visit during the typhoon season as it brings the biggest waves. Cheap flights to the Philippines are usually from January to May and from October to December. The Philippines have plenty of festivals throughout the year.

What’s the Weather Like in the Philippines?

The Philippines are hot all year round but sea breezes add freshness during the winter months (November to February). The typhoon season is from July to October. Manila, Palawan and Coron, see the most rain during this time while the Bicol region sees most rain from December to February. The Visayas have only a short dry season from November to January.

Where to Stay in the Philippines

Hotels across the Philippines for every budget

What to See and Do in the Philippines

The Philippines are a picture perfect paradise where scuba divers come to experience the magical world beneath the oceans with its array of colorful exotic fish, whale sharks and WWII shipwrecks. This sprawl of tropical islands with their pristine white sandy palm-fringed beaches is a blissful place in which to unwind and enjoy the year round sunshine. Culturally there are fascinating influences from Spain and Europe which can be seen in the elegant architecture, the restaurants, bars and cafes and the town squares, museums and galleries. There are over 7,000 islands to explore and allow visitors to try their hand at a variety of water-sports as well as watching local wildlife and hiking and trekking through lush green jungles, hidden caves, volcanoes and mountains. Vivid, exciting and colorful the Philippines locals are some of the friendliest on earth and will guarantee a warm welcome.

Attractions

Volcanoes, Old Manila Town, Calamian Islands wreck, scuba diving, Cebu, Bacuit Archipelago, Filipino Festivals, Boracay Island, Bohol Monkeys.

Find out more

Read about the top 10 things to do in the Philippines and the 10 best islands.


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