Dubai – Manila Flights (June 2026): Which Airlines Are Operating Right Now?

Last updated: June 30, 2026\r\n\r\nEmirates is the only airline currently flying direct between Dubai and Manila, with the carrier running three daily rotations plus four extra weekly services as of June 2026.\r\n\r\nPhilippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific — the two other operators on the route — have both suspended their Dubai flights, leaving Emirates as the sole direct option for now. Cebu Pacific is set to resume on 2 July 2026; Philippine Airlines will not restart until 2 October 2026.\r\n\r\nHere’s the current schedule for direct flights from Dubai to Manila, who’s suspended, and your one-stop alternatives.\r\n\r\n

Airlines Operating Direct Dubai–Manila Flights Right Now

\r\n\r\nEmirates is the only carrier flying non-stop between Dubai and Manila as of late June 2026. The airline runs 25 weekly Dubai–Manila flights across four parallel services.\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\nAll Emirates Dubai–Manila flights are operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.\r\n\r\nEmirates also runs a separate daily Dubai–Cebu–Clark–Dubai circular service. That brings the airline’s total Philippines network to 32 weekly flights across the three cities.\r\n\r\n🏷️\r\n\r\nFind the best Cebu Pacific promo code on Wego and save up to USD 15 when you book.\r\n\r\n

Suspended Airlines: When PAL and Cebu Pacific Restart

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• Philippine Airlines (PR658/PR659): Manila–Dubai will resume on 2 October 2026 with four weekly flights (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat). PR658 departs Manila at 12:50 and arrives Dubai at 18:00; the return PR659 departs Dubai at 19:45 and arrives Manila at 09:10 the following day. PAL plans to increase to daily frequency as conditions allow.

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• Cebu Pacific (5J14/5J15): Manila–Dubai resumes on 2 July 2026 with four weekly flights operating Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Flexible rebooking remains available for passengers with existing Dubai bookings.

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One-Stop Alternatives From Dubai to Manila

\r\n\r\nIf the Emirates schedule doesn’t fit your dates, a one-stop itinerary via Doha, Abu Dhabi or Singapore is the next best option. All three hubs offer same-day connections to Manila on Gulf and Asian carriers that are flying normally.\r\n\r\nConnection times typically run 9 to 14 hours total, depending on the layover.\r\n\r\n

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• Via Doha on Qatar Airways: Qatar Airways resumed Dubai service on 23 April 2026 and operates daily Doha–Manila on QR928, departing Doha at 07:55 and arriving Manila at 22:20. Aim for at least a three-hour layover.

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• Via Abu Dhabi on Etihad: Etihad runs daily Abu Dhabi–Manila services and is currently operating around 90 daily departures from its hub, including Manila.

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• Via Singapore on Singapore Airlines: Singapore Airlines runs frequent SIN–MNL services. Note that the carrier’s Dubai (SQ494/SQ495) service is suspended through 2 August 2026, so you’d need to fly Dubai–Singapore on a different carrier first.

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• Via Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific: Cathay’s Hong Kong–Manila service runs normally, but its Dubai route is suspended through 31 August 2026, so this routing requires a connection via another Gulf carrier.

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\r\n\r\nThe Doha and Abu Dhabi options are the cleanest two-leg builds with no Gulf carrier suspensions affecting the Dubai–hub leg.\r\n\r\n

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airlines are flying direct from Dubai to Manila right now?

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Only Emirates. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific have both suspended their Manila–Dubai routes, leaving Emirates as the sole non-stop operator. Cebu Pacific resumes on 2 July 2026; Philippine Airlines returns on 2 October 2026.

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How many Emirates flights are there between Dubai and Manila each week?

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25 weekly Dubai–Manila flights as of June 2026. That’s three daily rotations (EK332/EK333, EK334/EK335 and EK336/EK337) plus a four-weekly EK330/EK331 service introduced on 2 April. Emirates’ wider Philippines network reaches 32 weekly flights once the Dubai–Cebu–Clark circular is added.

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When will Philippine Airlines resume Dubai flights?

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2 October 2026 is the confirmed restart date. PAL will operate four weekly flights initially (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat), with plans to scale up to daily frequency as demand and operational conditions allow. An introductory round-trip fare from USD 650 has been announced for the relaunch.

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When will Cebu Pacific resume Dubai flights?

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2 July 2026 is the confirmed restart date. Cebu Pacific will operate four weekly flights (Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun) on the Manila–Dubai–Manila route. Passengers with previously cancelled Dubai bookings can rebook through the airline’s Manage Booking portal.

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How long is the Dubai to Manila flight?

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8 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours 5 minutes non-stop, depending on the rotation. Outbound (DXB→MNL) legs range from 8h55m (EK336, dep DXB 17:00) to 9h05m (EK332, dep DXB 03:10; EK330, dep DXB 12:20). Inbound (MNL→DXB) legs are shorter, ranging from 8h30m (EK337, dep MNL 07:45) to 8h45m (EK333, dep MNL 18:15).

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Can I get a refund if my Dubai–Manila flight is cancelled?

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Yes — all three airlines are offering fee-free refunds. Emirates, Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific have each issued waivers covering travel within the disruption window, with rebooking, re-routing or full cash refund options available.

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Sources

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1. Emirates — Flights from Dubai to Manila (official schedule)

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2. Emirates Media Centre — Emirates ramps up operations to Manila with four new weekly flights

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3. Emirates — Travel Updates and Customer Advisory

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4. Gulf News — Emirates Expands Dubai–Manila Route with Four New Weekly Flights

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5. Aviation Updates Philippines — Philippine Airlines to resume Manila-Dubai flights this October

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6. Philstar — PAL resumes Manila-Dubai flights in October

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7. Gulf News — Cebu Pacific Resumes Manila–Dubai Flights from July 2026 with Four Weekly Services

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8. Cebu Pacific — Network Adjustments Due to Middle East Crisis

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9. Qatar Airways Newsroom — Qatar Airways resumes daily services to the UAE and Syria

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10. LoyaltyLobby — Etihad operates 90 passenger flights ex-Abu Dhabi (April 26, 2026)

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11. Gulf News — Singapore Airlines extends Dubai flight cancellations

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12. Cathay Pacific — Latest situation in Dubai (suspension through 31 August 2026)

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13. Aerotime — Philippine Airlines restarts Manila-Dubai service with four weekly flights

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14. Wego — Emirates Manila Flights: Current Status & Schedule

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