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Air India now offers seamless travel from Delhi to Manila. Photo: Air India

Air India to launch direct flights from Delhi to Philippines starting Oct 2025

| @indiablooms | Jun 05, 2025, at 11:40 pm

Gurugram: India's flagship carrier Air India announced the launch of direct flights between Delhi and Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, starting 01 Oct 2025.

Air India will become the only carrier to operate direct flights between India and the Philippines, with the launch of this new route.

Offering seamless connectivity through its Delhi hub, this new undertaking boosts tourism, trade, and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

Air India’s service to Manila will operate five days a week – on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays – using the airline’s Airbus A321neo aircraft.

The aircraft features a three-class cabin configuration that offers the choice of Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class to travellers.

Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Air India, said, “The introduction of our Delhi-Manila route is yet another step in our mission to connect India with more of the world, non-stop.

"As outbound travel from India grows at an unprecedented pace, with Indian tourists ranking among the highest spenders globally, the new entry rules for Indian tourists are a shot in the arm to boost tourism to the Philippines."

"We are happy to facilitate new opportunities for cultural exchange and economic collaboration between the two nations while bringing the new Air India to more travellers around the world," the Air India CEO added.

The Philippines recently introduced visa-free entry for Indian tourists for up to 14 days, enhancing accessibility for Indians eager to visit the white-sand beaches of Boracay, the stunning landscapes of Palawan, the historical landmarks in Cebu, and more.

The Philippines, with its 7,000+ islands and a dynamic blend of cultural and modern attractions, holds great tourism potential for Indian travellers.

Air India’s new route also supports the growing bilateral trade between India and the Philippines, which reached USD 3.53 billion in 2023-24, nearly doubling from USD 1.89 billion in 2015-16, according to the Embassy of India in Manila.

Air India’s flight schedule to Manila ensures not only non-stop connectivity from India but also seamless, one-stop connectivity from Europe via Delhi.

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