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Updated July 2023
The Philippines entices visitors with its emerald green rice paddies, white sandy beaches, captivating underground rivers and caves, along with its unmistakably unique cultural heritage.
After closing its borders to international travellers for nearly two years, the Philippines currently welcomes international arrivals. This means UAE residents can now visit the country for both leisure and other purposes. Let’s familiarize ourselves with the latest travel guidelines and restrictions on travelling from the UAE to the Philippines.
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Cheap flights from the UAE to the Philippines
UAE to Philippines flights is fully operational allowing travellers from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the UAE to travel to the Philippines subject to the arrival procedures mandated by the Philippine Government.
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UAE to Philippines flight schedule
Emirates Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Etihad, and Philippine Airlines are currently servicing direct route flights from Dubai to Manila and Cebu. Etihad Airways also provides direct daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Manila.
The prices for UAE-Philippines flights in the month of August are as below.
Note: All prices are accurate at the time of writing.
Dubai to Philippines flight schedule
Emirates
- Dubai – Manila: Up to two daily direct flights are available every day of the week. Roundtrip tickets start from AED 2,599.
- Dubai – Cebu: Up to two daily direct flights are available every day of the week. Roundtrip tickets start from AED 2,776.
Cebu Pacific
- Dubai – Manila: Up to two daily direct flights are available every day of the week. Roundtrip tickets start from AED 1,606.
- Dubai – Cebu: Several flights are available every day of the week. Roundtrip tickets start from AED 1,966.
Philippine Airlines
- Dubai – Manila: Up to two daily direct flights are available every day of the week. Roundtrip tickets start from AED 2,380.
- Dubai – Cebu: Several flights are available every day of the week. Roundtrip tickets start from AED 2,260.
Philippine Airlines full schedule.
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Abu Dhabi to Philippines flight schedule
Etihad
- Abu Dhabi – Manila: Up to two daily direct flights are available every day of the week. Roundtrip tickets start from AED 2,478.
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UAE to Philippines flight time
A direct flight from UAE to the Philippines, from Dubai or Abu Dhabi, typically takes 9 to 12 hours to complete.
UAE to Philippines entry requirements
The latest travel and entry requirements to the Philippines are as follows.
Required documents
The authorities have now ruled out the requirement to fill out the eArrival card before boarding a flight to the Philippines as a “scan-and-go” system will instead be implemented. However, the government would set up special lanes in the country’s gateways for those who want to comply with the eArrival card. Please refer to our eArrival Card article below for the latest development.
Philippines tourist visa from UAE
If you hold a UAE passport and are looking to visit the Philippines, you are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay of up to 30 days.
