2
Airlines
7×
Per week
₱20.0k
From (est.)
10h
Nonstop
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DMM · Middle East
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Currency
- SAR
- Visa for PH
- Visa required (apply via embassy/VFS)
- OFW relevance
- High — major OFW corridor
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Saudia
SV
- Frequency
- 7× / week
- Baggage
- 30kg +15
- OFW program
- ✓
Philippine Airlines
PR
- Frequency
- 7× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg +10
- OFW program
- ✓
Manila to Dammam Flights — Schedule, Carriers, Best Time | 2026
Manila to Dammam Flights — 2026
Manila (MNL) to Dammam (DMM) is the Eastern Province KSA OFW corridor, flown nonstop by Saudia and Philippine Airlines with about 7 weekly departures and a 10-hour block. Off-peak roundtrip economy fares run PHP 33,000-47,000. DMM serves Aramco, the petrochemical belt, and the Khobar-Dhahran metro — high-skill OFW destination.
Route at a glance
- Distance & duration: ~10 hours nonstop, MNL to DMM.
- Carriers nonstop: Saudia (SV) and Philippine Airlines (PR).
- Frequency: ~7 weekly departures combined.
- OFW corridor: Yes — Aramco, oil & gas, construction, healthcare.
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Best time to book
Cheapest pockets are February-March and September to early November, with fares dipping to PHP 33,000-38,000. Avoid June-July Hajj and the Dec 15-Jan 5 balikbayan rush, kasi flights tighten and fares spike 50-70%. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha weeks also push prices up sharply. Book 10-14 weeks out po for tipid; same-week fares within 10 days are mahal, especially Saudia’s evening DMM bank. Mid-contract OFW returns in May or late August are usually still affordable.
Carriers compared
| Feature | Philippine Airlines (PR) | Saudia (SV) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical economy roundtrip | PHP 34,000-49,000 | PHP 35,000-52,000 |
| Base baggage | 23 kg | 30 kg |
| OFW uplift | +10 kg (Bayani) = 33 kg | +15 kg (Bayanihan) = 45 kg |
| Frequency ex-MNL | ~3 weekly | ~4 weekly |
| OFW friendliness | High — Tagalog crew, flexible | High — biggest baggage |
Fare bracket (peso-first)
- Low (Feb-Mar, Sep-early Nov): PHP 33,000-39,000 (SAR 2,150-2,550 / USD 590-700).
- Mid (May, late Aug, late Nov): PHP 40,000-54,000 (SAR 2,600-3,500 / USD 715-960).
- Peak (Hajj Jun-Jul, Eid, Dec 15-Jan 5): PHP 60,000-82,000 (SAR 3,950-5,400 / USD 1,070-1,460).
OFW-specific notes
Kabayan, DMM is the entry for Aramco contractors, Khobar healthcare, and Jubail/Yanbu petrochemical sites. Saudia’s 45 kg Bayanihan baggage is the workhorse for end-of-contract; PAL Bayani is more flexible kapag may rebooking issue. No LCC option — Cebu Pacific does not currently fly DMM. Always carry OEC, contract copy, and POLO clearance po. Paano kung deployment ban? Both carriers offer free reroute kapag may DMW advisory.
FAQ
Magkano ang ticket Manila to Dammam? Roughly PHP 33,000-47,000 (SAR 2,150-3,050 / USD 590-840) roundtrip economy off-peak; peak hits PHP 60,000-82,000.
Sino ang OFW sa Dammam? Mostly oil & gas (Aramco, contractors), construction, at healthcare sa Eastern Province.
Anong airline ang pinaka-sulit? Saudia gives 45kg Bayanihan baggage; PAL Bayani 33kg with more rebooking flexibility.
Visa ba kailangan? Required po. OFWs use work visa; tourist e-visa available since 2019.
Related guides on this site
- Flights to Saudi Arabia →
- Manila to Riyadh full pillar guide →
- Saudia 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 →.