Air India has inaugurated its inaugural non-stop flight between India and the Philippines, enhancing connectivity between the two nations. The inaugural flight departed from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on October 1, 2025, marking a significant milestone in bilateral air travel.
The launch ceremony was attended by H.E. Josel F. Ignacio, Ambassador of the Philippines to India, and Maria Cynthia P. Pelayo, Minister and Consul General, Embassy of the Philippines in India, alongside senior officials from Air India.
The new service offers direct connectivity between Delhi and Manila, operating five days a week—Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Flight AI2362 departs Delhi at 13:20 local time and arrives in Manila at 22:40, while the return flight, AI2361, departs Manila at 23:40 and arrives in Delhi at 03:50 the following day.
Air India’s Delhi-Manila flights are operated using Airbus A321LR aircraft, featuring a three-class cabin configuration that includes Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class. The airline is among the few in Southeast Asia to offer fully flat beds in Business Class on a single-aisle aircraft.
This new route strengthens Air India’s presence in Southeast Asia, expanding its network to eight destinations across seven countries in the region. It also provides Filipino travelers with convenient connections to Air India’s extensive network across Europe and North America via Delhi.
The launch of the non-stop Delhi-Manila flight is expected to boost tourism, trade, and cultural exchanges between India and the Philippines, offering travelers greater convenience and enhanced connectivity between the two countries.
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