Airlines that fly OFWs home to the Philippines

Compare 24 airlines Kabayans use to get from the Middle East to Manila: nonstop Philippine and Gulf carriers, plus one-stop options through Asian hubs. Flypinas is an independent travel information website, not a travel agency, so you always book directly with the airline or booking site you choose.

⚠️ Current disruptions: some Middle East flights, especially to and from Riyadh, are suspended or cancelled right now. See the latest on our Flight Alerts page before you book or go to the airport.
PR

Philippine Airlines

Philippine
IATA
PR
Main hub
Manila (MNL)
To Manila
Flag carrier with nonstop Manila flights from Middle East cities including Riyadh, Dubai and Doha. Check Flight Alerts for the latest status.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.
5J

Cebu Pacific

Philippine
IATA
5J
Main hub
Manila (MNL)
To Manila
Low-cost carrier with nonstop Manila–Dubai and Manila–Riyadh routes. Check Flight Alerts for the latest status.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.
Z2

Philippines AirAsia

Philippine
IATA
Z2
Main hub
Manila (MNL)
To Manila
Low-cost, mostly domestic and Asian routes. Useful for onward flights once you land in Manila.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.
SV

Saudia

Gulf & Saudi
IATA
SV
Main hub
Jeddah (JED), Riyadh (RUH)
To Manila
Saudi flag carrier with nonstop flights from Riyadh to Manila.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.
RX

Riyadh Air

Gulf & Saudi
IATA
RX
Main hub
Riyadh (RUH)
To Manila
New Saudi airline with nonstop Riyadh–Manila flights (RX873/874).
Baggage
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EK

Emirates

Gulf & Saudi
IATA
EK
Main hub
Dubai (DXB)
To Manila
Nonstop Dubai–Manila, several flights a day. From other cities you connect in Dubai.
Baggage
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QR

Qatar Airways

Gulf & Saudi
IATA
QR
Main hub
Doha (DOH)
To Manila
Nonstop Doha–Manila. From Saudi Arabia and other cities you connect in Doha.
Baggage
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EY

Etihad Airways

Gulf & Saudi
IATA
EY
Main hub
Abu Dhabi (AUH)
To Manila
Nonstop Abu Dhabi–Manila, plus one-stop options from Saudi cities via Abu Dhabi.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.
FZ

flydubai

Gulf & Saudi
IATA
FZ
Main hub
Dubai (DXB)
To Manila
Dubai-based carrier with a wide Gulf network. We could not confirm a current Manila route, so check flydubai for connections via Dubai.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.
GF

Gulf Air

Gulf & Saudi
IATA
GF
Main hub
Bahrain (BAH)
To Manila
Bahrain flag carrier with nonstop Bahrain–Manila flights.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.
KU

Kuwait Airways

Gulf & Saudi
IATA
KU
Main hub
Kuwait (KWI)
To Manila
Kuwait flag carrier with nonstop Kuwait–Manila flights.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.
WY

Oman Air

Gulf & Saudi
IATA
WY
Main hub
Muscat (MCT)
To Manila
Nonstop Muscat–Manila (WY843), daily from Oct 25, 2026 per published schedules.
Baggage
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CX

Cathay Pacific

Asian hubs
IATA
CX
Main hub
Hong Kong (HKG)
To Manila
One-stop option: fly to Hong Kong, then on to Manila.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.
SQ

Singapore Airlines

Asian hubs
IATA
SQ
Main hub
Singapore (SIN)
To Manila
One-stop option via Singapore Changi.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.
TR

Scoot

Asian hubs
IATA
TR
Main hub
Singapore (SIN)
To Manila
Singapore Airlines' low-cost arm. Connects to Manila via Singapore.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.
KE

Korean Air

Asian hubs
IATA
KE
Main hub
Seoul Incheon (ICN)
To Manila
One-stop option via Seoul Incheon.
Baggage
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BR

EVA Air

Asian hubs
IATA
BR
Main hub
Taipei (TPE)
To Manila
One-stop option via Taipei Taoyuan.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.
TG

Thai Airways

Asian hubs
IATA
TG
Main hub
Bangkok (BKK)
To Manila
One-stop option via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.
MH

Malaysia Airlines

Asian hubs
IATA
MH
Main hub
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
To Manila
One-stop option via Kuala Lumpur.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.
TK

Turkish Airlines

Asian hubs
IATA
TK
Main hub
Istanbul (IST)
To Manila
Connects many Middle East cities to Manila via Istanbul. Longer, but often has seats when Gulf flights are full.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.
JL

Japan Airlines

Asian hubs
IATA
JL
Main hub
Tokyo (HND/NRT)
To Manila
One-stop option via Tokyo.
Baggage
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NH

ANA

Asian hubs
IATA
NH
Main hub
Tokyo (HND/NRT)
To Manila
One-stop option via Tokyo.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.
BI

Royal Brunei

Asian hubs
IATA
BI
Main hub
Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)
To Manila
One-stop option via Brunei.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.
VN

Vietnam Airlines

Asian hubs
IATA
VN
Main hub
Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
To Manila
One-stop option via Vietnam.
Baggage
Check baggage on the official site. Allowances depend on fare and route.

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FAQ

Which airlines fly nonstop from Riyadh to Manila?

Philippine Airlines, Saudia, Cebu Pacific and Riyadh Air have operated nonstop Riyadh–Manila flights. Flights can be suspended or cancelled at short notice, so check the Flight Alerts page and your airline before you book.

Is it cheaper to fly via Dubai or Doha?

Sometimes. A one-stop trip via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or an Asian hub can be cheaper or have seats when nonstop flights are full. Compare fares for your dates.

How much baggage can I bring home?

It depends on the airline, fare type and route. Always check the baggage rules on the airline’s official site before you pay, especially for balikbayan items.

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What should I do if my flight is cancelled?

Check your airline’s official site or app for free rebooking or refund options, and see our Flight Alerts page for the latest Middle East updates.

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