Philippine Airlines will begin operating flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Manila in December 2026.

Philippine Airlines will begin operating flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Manila in December 2026.
Beginning in December 2026, Philippine Airlines will offer direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Manila, giving Indian tourists more alternatives to visit the Philippines and other countries.
In December 2026, Philippine Airlines (PAL) will begin operating nonstop flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Manila, providing Indian tourists with a new direct route to the Philippines and subsequent connections throughout Asia, Australia, and North America. The Indian government must approve the services.
There will be three weekly flights to Delhi, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. There will be four weekly flights to Mumbai: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Flight Schedule from Delhi to Manila
Flight PR643, operated by PAL, will depart Delhi at 8:15 AM and arrive in Manila at 5:00 PM. The return PR642 leaves Manila at 10:40 PM and arrives in Delhi at 3:00 AM the next day.
Flight Schedule from Mumbai to Manila
Operating as PR647, the new Mumbai service will be PAL's first-ever route between the two cities, leaving Mumbai at 7:15 AM and arriving in Manila at 5:00 PM.
The return PR646 departs Manila at 10:40 PM and reaches Mumbai at 3:05 AM on the following day. Every time is local.Indian-Friendly Services for the Airbus A321neo
PAL's 168-seat Airbus A321neo, which has 156 Economy seats and 12 lie-flat Business Class seats, will be used for both itineraries. Indian-inspired cuisine, including vegetarian and Jain options, along with appropriate service touches and entertainment, would be provided for Indian passengers, according to PAL.

Manila Creates New Links
The greater benefit extends outside of Manila. Cebu, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, and Davao are among the Philippine locations to which passengers can make further connections. Los Angeles, Vancouver, Honolulu, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Tokyo Haneda, and Hong Kong are examples of international linkages.
This gives Indian tourists an additional direct entry point into Southeast Asia and a one-stop option for longer trips. Major Asian hubs are increasingly being used by the industry to link Indian cities with secondary destinations, and PAL is now delving further into this tactic.
Indians Can Enter the Philippines Without a Visa
For a maximum of 14 days, Indian nationals visiting the Philippines for business or pleasure can enter without a visa, subject to any relevant entry requirements.
Travelers should wait for the necessary Indian government approval before considering the December 2026 start date of the new services as final.

Travunited Take
With direct flights from two major hubs, realistic Manila connections, and Indian-friendly onboard services, we see this as a feasible choice for Indian travelers, subject to clearance starting in December 2026.