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

• Earliest: departs at 9:00 am and lands at 5:50 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 6:35 am.

The flight takes about 8h 50m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Manila.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Manila takes 8h 50m, covering 11,230 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.

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Manila range from C$ 845 to C$ 1,258, with an average of C$ 1,037 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 845 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 11% above the route average of C$ 1,037. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 640 round-trip via Beijing Capital (PEK), compared to C$ 1,136 for direct.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Abu Dhabi to Manila flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 15–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Manila flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 899 to C$ 6,341. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Manila are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 1,138, which is 85% above the typical average for this route.

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Fox

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Manila usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

Morning 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.

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 Abu Dhabi to Manila route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 30 minutes.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Manila most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 6% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Abu Dhabi to Manila route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 6%. Sunday is the cheapest day at C$ 999 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,061 – a C$ 62 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Manila.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 16m, compared with 14h 02m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 14h 46m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

Manila is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi (Philippine Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Manila are Manila Ocean Park, Ninoy Aquino Stadium, and Rizal Park. These are among the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Manila flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a carry-on 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.

It’s easy to get from Manila International Airport to the city centre. There are local buses that operate regular services from Manila Airport to central Manila. While bus services will cost you around ₱ 20 (AED 1.20). The Light Rail Transit System (LRT) will get you to Manila Airport or to the city centre in around 25 minutes. The LRT costs around ₱ 35 (AED 2.20). Getting a taxi to and from the airport centre is the easiest way to travel, taking between 20 to 30 minutes and costing ₱ 300 (AED 19).

There is a Passenger Lodging Facility in Terminal 1 of Manila Airport. You can rent rooms for a 24-hour stay. Manila Airport Hotel is also very close by. The hotel offers an airport shuttle service which can be arranged in advance of your arrival in Manila. The shuttle will collect you from the airport and drop you off when you need to catch your return flight.