Emirates Adds Four Weekly Flights Between Dubai and Manila
Emirates will expand its operations to Manila with four additional weekly flights starting April 2, as part of its Southeast Asia growth strategy. The flights, EK330/331, will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. EK330 departs Dubai at 12:45 p.m., arriving in Manila at 1:25 a.m. the next day, while EK331 returns from Manila at 3:25 a.m., landing in Dubai at 8:25 a.m. All flights will use Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The aircraft feature eight First Class suites, 42 lie-flat Business Class seats, and 304 Economy Class seats. The expansion increases connectivity for corporate travelers, maritime clients, and the Filipino diaspora across Emirates’ global network, including destinations in Europe, the United States, the Middle East, and South Africa. The additional flights also improve connections to North America and late-morning European departures via Dubai.
Each 777-300ER offers up to 20 tonnes of cargo capacity, enhancing trade between Dubai, Manila, and Emirates’ wider network. The expansion comes amid growing economic ties between the UAE and the Philippines, supported by the recently signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Emirates began flights to Manila in 1990 and now operates 28 weekly services, including circular routes to Cebu and Clark, which will increase to 34 weekly flights with the new services. Through a partnership with Philippine Airlines, Emirates provides connections to multiple domestic points with baggage check-through to final destinations.
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Oksana Bozhko is a Contributor to Dubai Voice.
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