Connecting Skies: Air India’s Manila Route to Elevate India-Philippines Travel

Air India will offer direct non-stop flights from India to Manila, Philippines, under its summer 2025 schedule, which will be its inaugural non-stop connectivity on this sector. The introduction is expected to provide a significant fillip to tourism, business travel, and cultural exchange between the two nations. Manila, the strategic Southeast Asian gateway and historically strong Indian diaspora and growing economic link base, offers promising prospects for Indians, including students looking for medical education and recreation tourists drawn to its beaches and heritage sites. The flights will be flown by cutting-edge Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with greater passenger comfort and cargo. The growth slots into Air India's overall strategy to strengthen its position in Southeast Asia, underpinning new routes to Jakarta and other regional destinations. The improved connectivity supports India's Act East policy and is set to open new avenues for trade and tourism development. Source: Aviation A2Z, Travel and Tour World