Quick answer: Manila to Dubai averaged about AED 1,913 return over the past 12 months, and about AED 1,005 one way. February was the cheapest month (about AED 1,557) and July the most expensive (about AED 2,134). Direct flights take about 9h 30m with Emirates, Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. For Filipino family members, a 30 day UAE visit visa costs AED 400 and a 60 day visa AED 600, processed in 24 to 48 hours. UAE residents can book both and pay monthly.
This page is for UAE residents bringing parents, a spouse or children from Manila to Dubai. It puts the flight fares and the visa side by side, so you can plan the whole visit and pay for it in one plan.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Average return fare | About AED 1,913 |
| Average one way | About AED 1,005 |
| Cheapest month | February, about AED 1,557 |
| Most expensive | July (about AED 2,134), January (about AED 2,130) |
| Direct flight time | About 9h 30m |
| UAE visit visa | AED 400 (30 days), AED 600 (60 days) |
| Visa processing | 24 to 48 hours |
Table of Contents
What a family visit costs
Example for two adults and one child staying up to 30 days:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2 adult visas (30 days) | AED 800 |
| 1 child visa (30 days) | AED 200 |
| 3 return tickets at the average fare | About AED 5,739 |
| Total | About AED 6,739 |
| Four Tabby payments | About AED 1,680 each |
Children 2 to 11 may get a lower airfare on some airlines, so the real total can be less. UAE residents can also use Tamara or a 3 to 12 month credit card plan from Mashreq, ADCB, RAKBANK, HSBC, FAB or Emirates NBD.
Step by step: visa first, then flights
- Send us a clear scan of each passport showing the front page and the back cover, plus a passport photo on a white background.
- We apply for the UAE visit visa. It takes 24 to 48 hours, and a flight ticket is optional for the application.
- Once the visa is approved, we book the flights from Manila in each traveller’s name.
- You pay for the visa and tickets together with Tabby, Tamara or a card plan. We only need your phone number.
- We send the visa and e-tickets on WhatsApp for your family to carry.
UAE immigration may ask arriving visitors to show they have enough money for the stay. Full requirements are on our UAE visit visa for Filipinos page and the UAE visit visa price guide.
Direct flights from Manila
| Airline | Direct flights per week |
|---|---|
| Emirates | About 25 |
| Cebu Pacific | About 10 |
| Philippine Airlines | About 7 |
Low cost fares may not include checked baggage, so compare the total price; see our baggage allowance comparison.
When to book
- Book about 14 weeks ahead, which saved around 41% compared with booking in the last two weeks, when fares averaged 36% above normal.
- Monday departures were the cheapest on average, and Thursday the most expensive.
- Avoid July and January if dates are flexible.
Philippine departure requirements
The UAE visa is only half of it. Philippine immigration checks travellers at departure, and may ask for an Affidavit of Support and Guarantee (AOSG) if a relative in the UAE is sponsoring the trip. Register on eTravel within 72 hours of the flight and pay the travel tax. Complete documents never guarantee clearance, so prepare them early.
Staying longer
A 30 day visit visa can be extended up to three times by 30 days, and a 60 day visa up to two times, without leaving the UAE, through the same agency that issued it. See UAE visa extension. For the trip home, see our Dubai to Manila flight guide.
Get one quote for visa and flights
Message us on WhatsApp with the travellers, dates and passport scans, and we quote the visa and flights together. Our office WhatsApp, +971 4 220 2133, answers 24 hours a day.
Fares are averages from KAYAK route data for the past 12 months, checked in November 2026. Prices change daily. More family routes: Delhi to Dubai, Kochi to Dubai, Mumbai to Dubai, Karachi to Dubai.
Manila to Dubai FAQs
How much is a flight from Manila to Dubai?
About AED 1,913 return on average over the past 12 months, and about AED 1,005 one way. February was the cheapest month, at about AED 1,557 return.
Which airlines fly direct from Manila to Dubai?
Emirates (about 25 a week), Cebu Pacific (about 10 a week), Philippine Airlines (about 7 a week).
How much is a UAE visit visa for Filipino family members?
For Filipino passport holders, a 30 day visa is AED 400 and a 60 day visa AED 600. Children’s visas are AED 200 for 30 days and AED 300 for 60 days. Processing takes 24 to 48 hours.
Do I need a flight ticket to apply for the UAE visit visa?
No. A flight ticket is optional for a UAE visit visa application. Many families apply for the visa first and book flights once it is approved.
Can I book my family’s flight from the UAE and pay monthly?
Yes. UAE residents can book tickets for family members starting in another country and pay with Tabby, Tamara or a 3 to 12 month credit card plan. The tickets are issued in each traveller’s name.
Can the visit visa be extended once they are in Dubai?
Yes, with the same agency that issued it. A 30 day visa can be extended up to three times by 30 days, and a 60 day visa up to two times, without leaving the UAE.
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