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Philippine Airlines Announces Direct Flights to Manila from Delhi, Mumbai Starting December 2026
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News18•28-09-2026, 18:47
Philippine Airlines Announces Direct Flights to Manila from Delhi, Mumbai Starting December 2026
- •Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch non-stop services connecting Delhi and Mumbai with Manila from December 2026, marking its return to India after 13 years, pending Indian government approval.
- •The airline will operate three weekly flights between Delhi and Manila (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) and four weekly services between Mumbai and Manila (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday).
- •Both routes will be operated by a 168-seat Airbus A321neo, featuring 12 lie-flat Business Class seats and 156 Economy Class seats.
- •Manila will serve as a convenient gateway for Indian travelers to connect to other destinations across the Philippines, including Cebu, Bacolod, and Davao, as well as PAL’s wider international network.
- •Indian passport holders can currently enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 14 days for tourism or business, provided they meet prescribed entry requirements.
Key Questions Answered
Philippine Airlines plans to launch non-stop services connecting Delhi and Mumbai with Manila starting in December 2026, subject to Indian government approval.
The airline plans to operate both the Delhi and Mumbai routes using its 168-seat Airbus A321neo aircraft, which features 12 lie-flat Business Class seats and 156 Economy Class seats.
Indian passport holders traveling to the Philippines for tourism or business can currently enter visa-free for up to 14 days, provided they meet the prescribed entry requirements.
