Emirates Adds Four Weekly Flights to Manila

Emirates Adds Four Weekly Flights Between Dubai and Manila from 2 April

Emirates will introduce four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila from 2 April, as part of its network growth in Southeast Asia and continued commitment to the Philippines.

The additional services will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Flight EK330 will depart Dubai at 12:45 and arrive in Manila at 01:25 the following day. The return flight EK331 departs Manila at 03:25 and arrives in Dubai at 08:25. All times are local.

The flights will be operated by the Boeing 777-300ER, configured with 8 First Class suites, 42 Business Class lie-flat seats, and 304 Economy Class seats. With this expansion, Emirates aims to provide more travel options and connectivity for corporate travellers, marine customers, and the Filipino diaspora across its global network, including destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Africa.

The added frequencies are also expected to support smoother connections to and from destinations such as Canada and the United States, as well as late-morning departures from several European cities, including Milan, London, Budapest and Athens, via Dubai.

Passengers travelling on the Dubai–Manila route will have access to Emirates’ onboard dining across all classes, complimentary beverages, and the airline’s ice inflight entertainment system, offering more than 6,500 channels in over 40 languages, including Tagalog content.

Tickets are available on emirates.com, in the Emirates App, through travel agents, and at Emirates retail outlets.

Cargo Capacity to Increase with Additional Services

The Boeing 777-300ER can carry up to 20 tonnes of cargo in its bellyhold on a full passenger flight. With four additional weekly flights to Manila, Emirates will increase cargo capacity to support imports and exports between the Philippines and the UAE, as well as trade flows through Dubai to key markets across Europe, the United States, and the Indian subcontinent.

The expansion comes as the UAE and the Philippines move forward with a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Emirates currently operates services to Manila and Cebu/Clark and is positioned to support trade and business links between the two countries.

Expanded Weekly Services in the Philippines

Emirates began operations to Manila in 1990 and has gradually expanded its services in the country, including a circular route to Cebu and Clark. The airline currently operates 28 weekly flights to the Philippines and will increase this to 34 weekly flights with the addition of EK330/331.

Through its partnership with Philippine Airlines (PAL), Emirates also offers onward connectivity to additional domestic destinations beyond its own network, with baggage check-through available for eligible itineraries.

In 2025, Emirates opened an Emirates World Store in Manila, its first in Southeast Asia, allowing customers to explore selected onboard product displays and purchase Emirates-branded travel merchandise.