Philippine Airlines (PAL) is preparing to open a new chapter in Philippines–India air travel, announcing plans to launch direct flights from Manila to Delhi and Mumbai in December 2026, pending approval from the Indian government.
The new routes would give Filipino travelers a direct air link to two of India’s biggest cultural and commercial centers, while also expanding opportunities for business, tourism and cargo between the two countries.
Manila–Delhi Flights Three Times a Week
PAL plans to operate flights between Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and Delhi every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Return flights from Delhi to Manila are scheduled for Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
For the route, PAL plans to deploy its 168-seat Airbus A321neo, according to the airline.
Mumbai Gets Four Weekly Manila Flights
The airline also plans to connect Manila directly with Mumbai, India’s major financial and commercial center.
PAL’s proposed Manila–Mumbai schedule is Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, while flights from Mumbai to Manila are planned for Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
The proposed services would give passengers more direct options for reaching India without relying on connecting flights through other Asian hubs.
More Than Just Tourism
PAL says the routes are intended to support more than leisure travel.
According to PAL President Richard Nuttall, direct links to Delhi and Mumbai could create additional opportunities for travelers, businesses and the movement of goods between the Philippines and India.
The airline also expects the new services to increase cargo capacity, allowing shipments between the two countries to connect with PAL’s wider international cargo network.
That could give Philippine and Indian businesses another air link for time-sensitive cargo while strengthening connectivity between the two markets.
A New Air Link Between the Philippines and India
The proposed routes would place Delhi and Mumbai directly on PAL’s international network from Manila, potentially making India more accessible to Filipino travelers and creating additional connectivity for Indian visitors coming to the Philippines.
However, the December launch remains subject to approval by Indian authorities, meaning the proposed schedules could still change.
If approved and launched as planned, the services would mark a significant expansion of PAL’s connectivity with India.
For travelers watching the growing Philippines–India connection, December could bring a major new option for flying between the two countries.
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