Emirates will add four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila from 2 April as part of its ongoing expansion in Southeast Asia and continued commitment to the Philippines.
The new services will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Flight EK330 will depart Dubai at 12:45hrs, arriving in Manila at 1:25hrs the following day, while the return service EK331 will leave Manila at 3:25hrs and arrive in Dubai at 8:25hrs. All times are local.
Boeing 777 enhances capacity
The additional flights will be operated by Emirates’ Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, featuring First Class private suites, lie-flat Business Class seats and Economy Class cabins. The increased frequency is designed to offer greater choice and flexibility for corporate travellers, marine customers and the large Filipino diaspora across Emirates’ global network.
The expanded schedule will also improve onward connectivity via Dubai to destinations across Europe, North America and the Middle East, including shorter connections to the United States and Canada, as well as late-morning departures to major European cities.
Beyond passenger travel, the added services will boost cargo capacity between Dubai and Manila. A Boeing 777-300ER can carry up to 20 tonnes of cargo in its bellyhold, supporting the movement of goods between the Philippines, the UAE and key markets in Europe, the United States and the Indian subcontinent.
The expansion comes as the UAE and the Philippines deepen economic ties following the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). With its growing network in Manila as well as services to Cebu and Clark, Emirates is positioned to support rising trade and tourism flows between the two countries.
Emirates launched services to Manila in 1990 and has steadily expanded its presence in the Philippines. With the addition of the new flights, the airline’s total weekly services to the country will increase from 28 to 34 from April.
