Philippine Airlines will expand its Australia-India network with new services to Delhi and Mumbai via Manila from December 2026, subject to Indian Government approval.
The airline plans to operate three weekly flights between Manila and Delhi and four weekly flights between Manila and Mumbai. The services will connect with Philippine Airlines flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, giving Australian travellers another one-stop option for reaching two of India’s major cities.
The Delhi service, operating as PR642 from Manila, is scheduled to depart at 10.40pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and arrive in Delhi at 3am the following day. Return flights, operating as PR643, are scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, leaving Delhi at 8.15am and arriving in Manila at 5pm.
Flights to Mumbai will operate as PR646 from Manila every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, departing at 10.40pm and arriving in Mumbai at 3.05am the following day. Return flights, operating as PR647, will leave Mumbai at 7.15am on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays and arrive in Manila at 5pm.
All times are local.
Philippine Airlines said the new services are intended to support travel between Australia and India for visiting family and friends, business, tourism and other purposes. The Manila connection will also provide passengers travelling from India with onward access to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
The routes will add Delhi and Mumbai to the airline’s network from Manila, with passengers also able to connect onwards to destinations including Los Angeles and Vancouver.
PAL will operate the new services using its 168-seat Airbus A321neo aircraft, with 12 lie-flat Business Class seats and 156 Economy Class seats. The airline said passengers will receive full-service meals, inflight entertainment and its standard onboard service, with meal options including Indian and Asian-inspired flavours.
The new routes are also expected to support cargo movements between Australia, India and the Philippines, with shipments able to connect through Manila to the airline’s wider international cargo network.
PAL Country Manager for ANZ & PNG Krystle Ramirez Gastrock said the airline expected the new services to support a range of travel needs between the three countries.
“For many Australians, travel to India is about reconnecting with family and friends, exploring their heritage, pursuing business opportunities, or experiencing the country’s vibrant culture and diverse tourism attractions,” she said.
Australian passport holders can use India’s e-Visa programme when eligible, while Indian nationals travelling to Australia remain subject to Australian visitor visa requirements.
The airline said bookings would be available through its website, mobile app, ticket offices, hotline and accredited travel agents.
The new services are subject to approval from the Indian Government, and flight schedules may be subject to change.
Philippine Airlines is the Philippines’ flag carrier and operates scheduled services from Manila and Cebu to destinations across the Philippines, Asia, North America, Australia and the Middle East. The airline was founded in 1941.
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