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Air India Launches First Nonstop DelhiManila Service

The service deepens the airline’s Southeast Asia reach, offering one‑stop links from Manila to Europe and North America via Delhi.

Overview

  • The inaugural flight departed Delhi and arrived in Manila on October 1 as scheduled, marking India’s first direct link to the Philippines.
  • Regular operations run five days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Airbus A321LR aircraft operate the route with Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins, including fully flat beds in Business.
  • Flight AI2362 departs Delhi at 13:20 and arrives in Manila at 22:40, while AI2361 leaves Manila at 23:40 and reaches Delhi at 03:50 the next day.
  • Air India says the route strengthens its Southeast Asia network to eight destinations across seven countries and enables onward connectivity to Europe and North America.