More Information about Manila

Destination Overview

Known as the jewel of the Orient, Manila in the Philippines has something to offer everyone. For shoe enthusiasts, Imelda Marcos’ infamous shoe collection is on display at the Marikina Shoe Museum. The city’s nightlife combines live music with rooftop cocktail bars, speakeasies, and great clubbing. Despite the flattening of the city during World War II, there are a few buildings of architectural note that still stand, especially along Escolta Street. For an up-close look at Manila, there are a variety of walking tours in addition to bamboo bike tours to cover more distance.

Flying to Manila

1. Which airports serve Abu Dhabi to Manila?

Abu Dhabi International Airport is one of the most popular airports serving flights from Abu Dhabi to Manila and is located 30.6 km from Abu Dhabi. It is the second largest airport in the UAE.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Abu Dhabi to Manila?

Etihad is the major provider of these flights, with daily departures and no connections required, with Philippine also offering similar flights. Other airlines, including All Nippon, Asiana, China Eastern, Gulf Air, Hong Kong, Korean, KLM, Malaysia, Oman Air, Saudi Arabian and Turkish, also offer daily departures but require a connection. Vietnam, Kuwait, and Garuda offer some additional departures throughout the week.

3. How long is the flight?

If you book a direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Manila you can expect it to take approximately 8 hours and 30 minutes. With layovers, you can expect the flight to take upwards of 11 hours. Manila is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.

4. Climate changes between Abu Dhabi to Manila

While Manila’s warm temperature is consistent throughout the year, Abu Dhabi experiences more varied weather, with extreme heat from May through September. Abu Dhabi has very little rain, while Manila has two monsoon seasons, with most rain falling between June and September.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

Manila’s currency is the Philippine Peso and it can be acquired at most Manila banks, international airports and specialized stores called Foreign Exchange Bureaus. Credit cards such as MasterCard, Visa, and American Express can be used at ATMs to obtain currency as well.

City Information

One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Manila is the capital of the Philippines and home to many historic sites. Known for its wide range of architectural styles, Manila welcomes over a million tourists each year. Some of Manila’s top attractions include the National Museum of the Filipino People, the National Gallery of Art, Chinatown, Mt Pinatubo and the architecture along Escolta Street. It is also regarded as one of the best shopping destinations in Asia.

Considered a hotspot for nightlife, Manila is quickly becoming one of the most appealing cities in Asia for those seeking the nightlife. It features a thriving bar scene with fancy rooftop cocktail bars, great clubbing, and live music.