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Per week
₱46.8k
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9.5h
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AUH · Middle East
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- AED
- Visa for PH
- Visa required (apply via embassy/VFS)
- OFW relevance
- High — major OFW corridor
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Etihad Airways
EY
- Frequency
- 14× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg +10
- OFW program
- ✓
Philippine Airlines
PR
- Frequency
- 14× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg +10
- OFW program
- ✓
Manila to Abu Dhabi Flights — Schedule, Carriers, Best Time | 2026
Manila to Abu Dhabi Flights — 2026
Manila (MNL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is a major Filipino-worker corridor flown nonstop by Etihad Airways and Philippine Airlines, with roughly 14 weekly departures and a 9.5-hour block. Off-peak roundtrip economy fares hover between PHP 30,000-44,000. Many OFWs working in Dubai or Sharjah also book AUH kapag mas mura, then connect by ground in 90 minutes.
Route at a glance
- Distance & duration: ~9.5 hours nonstop, MNL to AUH.
- Carriers nonstop: Etihad Airways (EY) and Philippine Airlines (PR).
- Frequency: ~14 weekly departures, daily plus extra banks.
- OFW corridor: Yes — UAE government, oil, and healthcare workers.
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Best time to book
The cheapest pockets are February-March and late September through early November, when fares dip to PHP 30,000-36,000 roundtrip. Avoid mid-December to early January and the two weeks bracketing Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, kasi puno ang flights with kabayan going home or returning. Hajj season in June also tightens loads on Etihad’s Saudi-bound connections, indirectly pushing AUH-bound seats. For tipid pricing, book 8-12 weeks ahead po; same-week fares within 14 days are almost always mahal, especially Etihad’s evening departures.
Carriers compared
| Feature | Philippine Airlines (PR) | Etihad Airways (EY) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical economy roundtrip | PHP 32,000-46,000 | PHP 33,000-48,000 |
| Base baggage | 23 kg | 23 kg |
| OFW uplift | +10 kg (Bayani) = 33 kg | +10 kg (Bayanihan) = 33 kg |
| Frequency ex-MNL | ~6 weekly | ~8 weekly |
| OFW friendliness | High — Tagalog crew | Medium-high — OFW promo regular |
Fare bracket (peso-first)
- Low (Feb-Mar, Sep-early Nov): PHP 30,000-36,000 (AED 2,000-2,400 / USD 535-640).
- Mid (May-Jul, late Nov): PHP 37,000-50,000 (AED 2,450-3,300 / USD 660-890).
- Peak (Eid windows, Dec 15-Jan 5): PHP 58,000-78,000 (AED 3,850-5,200 / USD 1,035-1,395).
OFW-specific notes
Kabayan, AUH is the entry point for jobs in Etihad-sponsored hospitals, ADNOC oil sites, and government posts. Many OFWs working sa Dubai book AUH kapag mas mura, then ride the AUH-Dubai bus (AED 30) or taxi (AED 80-120). Always carry your OEC and contract — NAIA spot-checks pa rin. Paano kung may delay? Etihad rebooks OFWs ahead of leisure pax kapag may documentation; flag your status sa counter.
FAQ
Magkano ang ticket Manila to Abu Dhabi? Roughly PHP 30,000-44,000 (AED 1,950-2,900 / USD 535-790) roundtrip economy off-peak; peak hits PHP 58,000-78,000.
Mas mura ba ang AUH kaysa sa DXB? Madalas oo, PHP 2,000-4,000 ang savings off-peak. Peak season magkalapit lang ang fares.
Paano kung sa Dubai ang trabaho? AUH-Dubai is 90 minutes by bus or taxi (AED 30-120). Sulit pa rin ang savings minsan.
Ano ang OFW baggage ng Etihad? Bayanihan promo gives 33kg total (23+10) ex-Manila for kabayan.
Related guides on this site
- Flights to United Arab Emirates →
- Manila to Dubai flights →
- Etihad Airways carrier guide →
- OFW flights complete guide →
Updated 9 May 2026. Maria Santos is a pseudonymous editorial persona; content is researched and edited by Filipino travel and OFW specialists. About the author →.