Emirates will add four weekly flights between Dubai and Manila starting April 2, increasing its total services to the Philippines as part of its Southeast Asia expansion.
The additional flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Flight EK330 will depart Dubai at 12:45 p.m. and arrive in Manila at 1:25 a.m. the next day. The return flight, EK331, will leave Manila at 3:25 a.m. and arrive in Dubai at 8:25 a.m. All times are local.
The flights will be operated using a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, offering first, business, and economy class seating.
With the expansion, Emirates will operate 32 weekly flights to the Philippines, up from 28. The airline began flying to Manila in 1990 and later expanded to include services to Cebu and Clark.
Emirates said the additional flights will improve connections for travelers across its global network, including destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Africa. The new services will also provide shorter connections to Canada, the United States, and several European cities via Dubai.
The airline said the increase will also boost cargo capacity, as the Boeing 777-300ER can carry up to 20 tonnes of cargo in addition to passengers. Emirates said this would support trade between the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates, and key markets in Europe, the United States, and the Indian subcontinent.
The expansion follows the recent signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and the Philippines. Emirates also has a partnership with Philippine Airlines that allows passengers to connect to domestic destinations beyond Manila, Cebu, and Clark.
Last year, Emirates opened its first Emirates World Store in Southeast Asia, located in the heart of Manila. Visitors can explore popular products like the A380 onboard lounge bar and browse a selection of Emirates-branded merchandise and travel accessories, including the airline’s NBA collection. The store is at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
