New Delhi: Air India will begin nonstop flight services between Delhi and Manila, the Philippines' capital, on October 1, 2025, according to the airline's announcement.
With the commencement of this new route, Air India will be the sole Indian airline providing nonstop flights between India and the Philippines. Air India provides smooth connection and promotes tourism, commerce, and cultural exchanges between the two nations through its Delhi hub.
Air India will fly to Manila five days a week, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, utilizing the airline's Airbus A321neo aircraft. According to an airline statement, the three-class cabin setup provides passengers with options for Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class.
The Philippines has recently announced visa-free entry for Indian visitors for up to 14 days, considerably increasing access for Indians looking to explore the whitesand beaches of Boracay, the gorgeous vistas of Palawan, the ancient monuments in Cebu, and other attractions.
Campbell Wilson, Air India's Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, stated: "The launch of our Delhi-Manila route is another step in our goal to connect India with more of the world nonstop. " As outbound travel from India expands at an unprecedented rate, with Indian visitors among the world's top spenders, the new entry restrictions for Indian travelers provide a boost to Philippine tourism.
We are pleased to facilitate new prospects for cultural interchange and economic cooperation between the two countries, while bringing the new Air India to more tourists throughout the world, said Air India's CEO and MD.
The Philippines offers Indian tourists a diverse mix of cultural and contemporary attractions, with over 7,000 islands.
Air India's new service also promotes expanding bilateral trade between India and the Philippines, which reached USD 3. 53 billion in 202324, nearly doubling from USD 1. 89 billion in 201516, according to the Indian Embassy in Manila.
Bookings for Air India flights between Delhi and Manila are now available through all channels, including
Air India's website, mobile app, airport ticketing offices, contact centres, and travel agencies all sell tickets.
The Air India group employs over 30,000 individuals, operates over 300 planes, and transports passengers to 55 domestic and 48 foreign destinations on five continents.
Returning to the Tata Sons in 2022 after 70 years of Government ownership, the Air India group is undergoing a five-year transformation program, Vihaan. AI. As part of its transformation, Air India has placed an order for 570 new planes. In 2024, sister airlines Air Asia India and Vistara were successfully merged into Air India Express and Air India, respectively, and the airline inaugurated South Asia's biggest aviation training institution.
A new flying school is set to open in 2025, and construction has begun on a greenfield maintenance facility that will be functional in 2026.
In addition to acquiring new airplanes, all existing aircraft are undergoing complete inside refitting.
