Fly from Abu Dhabi to Manila with Etihad Airways
Book flights from Abu Dhabi to Manila, the capital of the Philippines, and experience a location brimming with history and beautiful parklands. Check out Fort Santiago to explore the city’s Spanish influences and take a stroll around Rizal Park for a relaxing afternoon while you’re here.
In the megacity of Manila, modern skyscrapers fill the sky, while colonial architecture lines the streets – blending old and new. This soulful city is a great spot to start exploring the Philippines’ stunning islands.
AUH to MNL: flight facts
Flying from Abu Dhabi to Manila: FAQs
How should I prepare for a long-haul flight to Manila?
Change into comfortable clothes before your flight to Manila and stay hydrated. It’s a good idea to stretch your legs or even exercise before the flight too – take a walk around the cabin when the seatbelt sign is not illuminated.
For added inflight comfort, wear compression socks and bring an eye mask to help you sleep.
How far is Manila Airport from the city centre?
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport is just over six miles from central Manila and it typically takes around 40 minutes to travel into the centre of the city.
Etihad guests can book an airport transfer online so that a driver is waiting for you when you land.
Alternatively, you can travel by taxi or catch an airport shuttle bus.
Top tips for Abu Dhabi to Manila
Dive into Manila Ocean Park
Take a stroll along Manila’s picturesque harbourside – the city’s answer to the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Here, you’ll find Manila Ocean Park. Part amusement park, part aquarium, in the glass observation tunnel you’ll see dolphins, sharks and stingrays swimming in the ocean around you.
There’s much more than just the incredible Oceanarium too, with rides, interactive shows and augmented reality experiences, there’s plenty to enjoy at Manila Ocean Park.
Be sure to explore the park’s other wildlife too, including flocks of colourful exotic birds and a friendly group of penguins.
Explore Fort Santiago
Fort Santiago was built in 1571 by Spanish explorers and it’s a building with a fascinating past. Over the years, it has served as a Japanese prison, a US Army base and has even been invaded by pirates.
The triangular fort sits inside Intramuros – a historic walled area almost as large as the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi. Intramuros also houses Manila Cathedral, the Philippines’ main Roman Catholic church. Find out all about this site’s impressive history and how it became a landmark in the country’s fight for freedom.