Flying from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Dubai: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai and you'll be in the air for around 9 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4. The city is 4 hours behind Manila, where Ninoy Aquino International Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Dubai Airport (DXB). You can choose from 285 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MNL to DXB is the 06:00 Cebu Pacific service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 23:55 with Emirates.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from MNL to Dubai. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
You can catch a direct flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai. Start your trip at MNL and arrive at Dubai Airport (DXB).
You'll find a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai, including:
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from MNL to Dubai. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
If you hold a passport from Philippines, you'll need an e-visa to visit United Arab Emirates. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before flying.
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Manila, MNL can be reached in approximately 34 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 16 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near MNL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Dubai
118 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 189 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book 1 month before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MNL to Dubai.
September is the cheapest month for tickets from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to the centre of Dubai is about 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It'll take around 49 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near DXB:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is roughly 56 kilometres from central Dubai. Once you've disembarked your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours and 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to rest your head close to DWC. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from MNL to Dubai at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the most popular month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Dubai in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from MNL to Dubai sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Dubai right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are essential stops on your Dubai itinerary.
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