Air France reintroduces direct Paris to Manila flights after two decades

Air France will expand its reach in the Asia-Pacific region by relaunching direct flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), France, to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines from December 7, 2024. 

The route marks the first direct flight from Manila to the French capital in two decades. 

📢🎉 Good news! 🇵🇭🇫🇷 After 20 years, direct flights between Manila and Paris will reopen on December 8 via @airfrance, which will offer 3 flights weekly.Time to plan your trip to France! ✈️More info 👉 https://t.co/cwN8xLjETR pic.twitter.com/WkKqkwq8Sw— France in the PH 🇫🇷🇵🇭 (@FrenchEmbassyPH) September 10, 2024The thrice-weekly flights will operate on Air France’s Airbus A350-900 fleet, offering 34 seats in business class, 24 seats in premium economy and 266 in economy.

As the gateway to the Philippines, from December 7, fly to Manila. Exploring all the treasures of this 7,000-island archipelago will be a challenge worth taking!Book now: https://t.co/Xd4YuxyGFn pic.twitter.com/crOx5UGXHP— Air France (@airfrance) September 10, 2024The 14-hour direct flights are scheduled to operate on the following times:

AF208 departing Paris 23:20 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, arriving in Manila at 19:30 the following day

AF209 departing Manila at 21:50 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, arriving in Paris at 05:50 the following day

Air France said the flight schedules are still subject to government approval.

Manila is the gateway to reaching white-sand beaches and island destinations that the Philippines is known for. According to Statista, tourist arrivals to the Philippines slowly picked up after significant disruptions caused by the COVID-19. From roughly 1.48 million tourists in 2020, international visitor numbers rose to around 5.45 million in 2023. 

In addition to Manila, Air France will also serve the following Asian destinations this winter: 

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City up to three flights a week

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) up to 15 flights a week

Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka up to three flights a week

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) up to seven flights a week

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) up to seven flights a week

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) up to seven flights a week

Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) up to seven flights a week

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) up to 13 flights a week

Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) up to 10 flights a week

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