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Air India to operate non-stop flights between Delhi and Manila
Air India will launch non-stop flights between Delhi and Manila starting 01 October 2025, becoming the only airline offering direct connectivity between India and the Philippines. The service will operate five times a week using Air India's Airbus A321neo aircraft. By Riddhima Jain Published on June 4, 2025, 14:51 IST
In a major expansion of its international network, Air India has announced the launch of non-stop flights between Delhi and Manila, beginning 01 October 2025. This new route will make Air India the sole carrier to offer direct connectivity between India and the Philippines, strengthening bilateral ties and facilitating greater movement of tourists, business travellers, and cargo between the two nations.
The airline will operate five flights a week — on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays — using its Airbus A321neo aircraft. These aircraft feature a three-class configuration, offering passengers a choice of Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins.
The launch comes at a time of increasing outbound travel from India and follows the Philippines government's recent decision to offer visa-free entry for Indian tourists for up to 14 days. This move is expected to boost tourism from India to popular destinations in the Philippines, such as Boracay, Palawan, and Cebu.
'The introduction of our Delhi-Manila route is yet another step in our mission to connect India with more of the world, non-stop,' said Campbell Wilson, CEO & Managing Director of Air India. 'As outbound travel from India grows at an unprecedented pace, this route provides an important gateway to Southeast Asia. We're pleased to offer travellers more convenience and to support the growing partnership between India and the Philippines.'
Beyond tourism, the new route is also expected to facilitate increasing trade between the two countries. According to the Indian Embassy in Manila, bilateral trade reached USD 3.53 billion in 2023–24, nearly doubling since 2015–16.
Additionally, Air India's flight timings are designed to offer seamless one-stop connections from major European cities via Delhi, making the service attractive to international travellers as well.
Flight Schedule (Effective 01 October 2025):
All times local. +1 indicates next-day arrival. SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS BETWEEN DELHI AND MANILA
(Effective 01 October 2025) Flight # Sector Departure Arrival Days of Operations AI2362 Delhi-Manila 1320 Hrs 2240 Hrs Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday AI2361 Manila-Delhi 2340 Hrs 0350 Hrs+1 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
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