Emirates ramps up operations to Manila with four new weekly flights

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

New Flights:
Starting 2 April 2026, Emirates will add four weekly flights (Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat) between Dubai and Manila.

Flight Details:
- EK330 departs Dubai at 12:45 hrs, arrives Manila at 01:25 hrs next day.
- EK331 departs Manila at 03:25 hrs, arrives Dubai at 08:25 hrs.

Aircraft: Operated by the Boeing 777-300ER, offering:
- 8 private suites in First Class
- 42 lie-flat seats in Business Class
- 304 seats in Economy

Connectivity & Benefits
- Expands Emirates’ services to the Philippines from 28 to 34 weekly flights.
- Enhances connections for corporate travelers, marine customers, and the Filipino diaspora across Emirates’ global network (UAE, US, Europe, Middle East, Africa).
- Shorter connections to Canada, US, and Europe (Milan, London, Budapest, Athens).
- Strengthens cargo capacity (up to 20 tonnes per flight) supporting trade between Manila, Dubai, and beyond.

Strategic Context
- Supports the UAE–Philippines Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
- Builds on Emirates’ three decades of service in the Philippines (since 1990).
- Partnership with Philippine Airlines (PAL) extends connectivity to domestic destinations via Manila, Cebu, and Clark.
- Emirates recently opened its first Emirates World Store in Southeast Asia at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila.

This expansion underscores Emirates’ commitment to the Philippines and its role in boosting both travel and trade links.