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Updated August 2022
Some may understandably view Manila as merely a stepping stone to more rural destinations the Philippines is famed for. However, those who are privy to the city’s secrets will readily attest to an array of hidden sanctuaries offering respite from the hustle and bustle of the region’s great metropolises.
After closing its borders to international travellers for nearly two years, the Philippines currently welcomes international arrivals. This means Saudi residents can now visit the Philippines’ capital city of Manila for both leisure and other purposes. Let’s familiarize ourselves with the latest travel guidelines and restrictions on travelling from Riyadh to Manila.
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Summer 2022 hotel deals on Wego
Summer is coming near, and all flight and hotel deals are now readily available. Below are the details of the flight and hotel offers from Wego and its partners.
Wego – up to 5% off
Offer valid worldwide
This Eid, Wego is offering a 5% discount for hotel bookings (up to AED 50) using the code SUMMERSALE22. Details are as follows:
- the promo code is valid for bookings made between 1 to 17 July 2022. Travel dates from 1 July to 30 September 2022
- the promo code is valid for all bookings with a maximum discount of 5% or AED 50
- the promo code can’t be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or bonuses
Otelz – up to 5% off
Offer valid when booking through Wego Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey
Book through Otelz and get a 5% discount for hotels. Details are as follows:
- book with an extra 5% discount on all hotels
- use Coupon Code: WEGO05 to avail of the offer
- no minimum booking amount is required
- the promotion is applicable to all hotels
- for any inquiries and concerns related to making a hotel reservation, please reach out to [email protected]
Booklogic – up to 7% off
Offer valid when booking through Wego
Book through Booklogic and get a 7% discount on all hotels. Details are as follows:
- book with an extra 7% discount on all hotels
- use Coupon Code: WEGO07 to avail of the offer
- no minimum booking amount is required
- the promotion is applicable to all hotels
Agoda – up to 3% off
Offer valid when booking through Wego UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Enjoy an additional 3% off by using the code: AGWEGO07.
Makemytrip – up to 15% off
Offer valid when booking through Wego UAE
Enjoy up to a 15% price slash on some hotels. Final price inclusive of discounts with details as follows:
- offer applicable only for customers coming via Wego
- no promo code is required for this offer
- offer applicable on select hotels only
- applicable on both desktop & PWA
Rotana Hotels – up to 20% off
Offer valid when booking through Wego in the MENA region
Live life to the fullest, unwind and enjoy some exciting benefits all season long, with Rotana hotels and resorts across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Turkey.
Book your stay now and receive:
- 20% off the lowest public room rate
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- free dining for kids under 6 and 50% off for kids up to 12
- free cancellation and no prepayment needed
This offer is valid for Rotana Rewards Select members (log in or sign up for free during booking) from the 1st of June until the 4th of September 2022. Free cancellation without charge until 2 PM on the day of arrival. Hotel rooms are subject to availability. Promotion is not valid in conjunction with any other offer or discounts.
Riyadh to Manila cheap flights & schedules
Cheap flights from Riyadh to Manila are now fully operational allowing travellers from Riyadh and the KSA to travel to Manila subject to the arrival procedures mandated by the Philippine Government.
Book cheap flights from Riyadh to Manila
Emirates Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Saudia, Qatar Airways, and Gulf Air are some of the available carriers currently servicing direct and non-direct flights from Riyadh to Manila. They also offer the cheapest rates for roundtrip tickets.
Note: All prices are for the month of July 2022 and are accurate at the time of writing
Saudia
Riyadh – Manila: 1 direct flight available all days of the week. Roundtrip tickets start from SAR 5,577.
Philippine Airlines
Riyadh – Manila: Up to 2 direct flights available most days of the week. Roundtrip tickets start from SAR 3,181.
Emirates
Riyadh – Manila: Up to 5 connecting flights available all days of the week. Roundtrip tickets start from SAR 4,067.
Gulf Air
Riyadh – Manila: Up to 2 connecting flights available all days of the week. Roundtrip tickets start from SAR 3,219.
Qatar Airways
Riyadh – Manila: Up to 2 connecting flights available 3 days of the week. Roundtrip tickets start from SAR 4,172.
Riyadh to Manila flight time
A direct flight from Dubai to Manila typically takes between 9 to 12 hours to complete. Non-direct flights can take anywhere between 17 to 31 hours.
Riyadh to the Philippines requirements
The latest travel and entry requirements to the Philippines are as follows.
Required documents
Those wishing to enter the Philippines are required to register their details via the One Health Pass portal within 48 hours prior to departure. For a step-by-step guide on how to register, please consult our dedicated article below.
All arrivals to the Philippines must download the Traze App to generate and scan their QR code when entering in, boarding from, and upon arriving at all Philippine Airports.
Vaccination criteria
All arriving passengers from Saudi Arabia must have one of the following proofs of vaccination against COVID-19:
- World Health Organization International Certificates of Vaccination and Prophylaxis;
- VaxCertPH; or
- National or state manual/digital vaccination certificate of the country/foreign government; or
- Other proofs of vaccination permitted by the IATF
The vaccines accepted in the Philippines are:
- Oxford-AstraZeneca (SK Bioscience)
- COVOVAX
- Janssen
- Moderna (Spikevax)
- Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty)
- Covilo (Sinopharm Beijing)
- Sinopharm (Wuhan)
- Sinovac.
- Covaxin
- Sputnik V
- Sputnik Light
Source: Philippines – COVID19 Vaccine Tracker (trackvaccines.org)
Testing and quarantine requirements
The Philippines’ testing and quarantine requirements vary according to the category of travellers as detailed below.
Fully vaccinated travellers
The following applies to fully vaccinated Filipino nationals as well as foreign nationals:
- fully vaccinated international arriving passengers shall be required to present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours or a negative Antigen test taken within 24 hours prior to departure from the country of origin
- travellers who have received a booster dose and those who are younger than 12 years of age are not required to take the pre-departure test
- upon arrival, fully vaccinated travellers shall no longer be required to observe mandatory facility-based quarantine but shall self-monitor for any sign or symptom for 7 days.
Unvaccinated travellers
The following applies to fully vaccinated Filipino nationals:
- international travellers who are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated, or individuals whose vaccination status cannot be independently validated shall be required to present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to departure from the country of origin
- they shall be required to undergo facility-based quarantine until the release of their negative RT-PCR test taken on the 5th day. After which, they shall be required to monitor for any sign or symptom until the 14th day from arrival
Please note that the unvaccinated, partially vaccinated and people with an unverified vaccination status from the category of Foreign Nationals including former Filipinos, are NOT allowed to enter the Philippines.
Philippines visit visa from Riyadh
If you hold a Saudi passport and are looking to visit the Philippines, you are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay of up to 21 days.
