Quick answer: Abu Dhabi to Manila averaged about AED 2,825 return over the past 12 months. February was the cheapest month (about AED 2,395) and December the most expensive (about AED 3,493). Direct flights take about 8h 40m with Etihad Airways. Book about 23 weeks ahead, which saved around 25% compared with booking in the last two weeks.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Average return | About AED 2,825 |
| Typical one way | About AED 1,481 |
| Cheapest month | February, about AED 2,395 |
| Most expensive | December (about AED 3,493), July (about AED 3,427) |
| Direct flight time | About 8h 40m |
| Cheapest day to fly | Sunday |
| From Dubai instead | About AED 2,088 return |
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Abu Dhabi or Dubai: which is cheaper for Manila?
Dubai is clearly cheaper, by about AED 740 on an average return, because more airlines fly Dubai to Manila, including Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. If you can get to Dubai, it is usually worth the drive; Etihad from Abu Dhabi suits you if you want the only direct flight from the capital. See our Dubai to Manila flight guide for the Dubai fares by month.
Direct airlines from Zayed International
| Airline | Direct flights per week |
|---|---|
| Etihad Airways | About 14 |
All flights leave from Terminal A at Zayed International Airport (formerly Abu Dhabi International).
When to book
- Book about 23 weeks ahead, which saved around 25% compared with booking in the last two weeks, when fares averaged 9% above normal.
- Sunday departures were the cheapest on average, and Friday the most expensive.
- Avoid December and July if your dates are flexible.
Christmas fares
December is the most expensive month. For Christmas in the Philippines, book by late July or early August, around 23 weeks ahead.
Getting to Zayed International from Dubai
If you live in Dubai, the RTA E102 bus runs from Al Jafiliya bus station, near Max metro station, to Zayed International Terminal A. The fare is AED 25 on a Nol card and the trip takes about 2 hours with traffic. Top up your Nol card in Dubai, as there are no Nol top up machines at the airport. A taxi or car takes about 1 hour 30 minutes from central Dubai.
Pay monthly for your ticket
If a return comes to AED 2,825, that can be four Tabby payments of about AED 710. UAE residents can also use Tamara or a 3 to 12 month plan on a UAE credit card from Mashreq, ADCB, RAKBANK, HSBC, FAB or Emirates NBD; we only need your phone number to send the link. Get an Abu Dhabi to Manila quote. 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 Abu Dhabi routes: Abu Dhabi to Delhi, Abu Dhabi to Kochi, Abu Dhabi to Cairo, Mumbai, Chennai, Trivandrum, Bangalore, Calicut, Islamabad, Karachi, London.
Abu Dhabi to Manila FAQs
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Manila?
About 8 hours 40 minutes direct.
Which airline flies direct from Abu Dhabi to Manila?
Only Etihad Airways, about 14 flights a week.
What is the cheapest month to fly Abu Dhabi to Manila?
February, at about AED 2,395 return. December and July cost the most.
Is Dubai cheaper than Abu Dhabi for Manila flights?
Yes. Dubai to Manila averaged about AED 2,088 return against about AED 2,825 from Abu Dhabi.
Can I pay for an Abu Dhabi to Manila ticket monthly?
Yes. UAE residents can pay with Tabby, Tamara or a 3 to 12 month credit card plan. We only need your phone number to send the link.
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