Air India announces non-stop flights between Delhi and Manila starting October 2025

Air India has announced the launch of non-stop flights between Delhi and Manila, the capital of the Philippines, beginning October 1, 2025. This new route makes Air India the only airline to offer direct flights between India and the Philippines, enhancing tourism, trade, and cultural exchanges between the two countries. The new service will operate five times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, using the Airbus A321neo aircraft. Travellers will have the choice of Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class cabins. The launch follows the Philippines’ recent introduction of visa-free entry for Indian tourists for up to 14 days, making destinations like Boracay, Palawan, and Cebu more accessible to Indian travellers. Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Air India, said, “The introduction of our Delhi-Manila route is a 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.” Air India’s flight schedule also ensures seamless, one-stop connectivity from Europe via Delhi to Manila.