There are currently no direct flights from India to the Philippines. The most common way to reach the Philippines is with a connecting flight through Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Abu Dhabi, or Dubai. Major airlines like Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific, Malaysian Airlines, Etihad, and Emirates offer daily flights connecting to major Philippine destinations like Manila and Cebu. While there are no direct flights, connecting through these Asian hubs is the most practical option for Indians traveling to the Philippines.

1. Its more fun in the
Philippines
Module 3
Getting There

2. In this module…
Connections
We will briefly cover about airports
in Philippines
Reaching Philippines
How to reach your destination as
currently no direct flights are
available

3. The Destination
Philippines is an island country in Southeast Asia, over 4,500 km away from India

4. The Destination
Currently there are no direct flights from India to Philippines

5. Starting
‣ The ideal approach to reach Philippines is either to take a flight to Manila, Cebu, Boracay (Kalibo) and Davao
‣ However the visa-free entry for Indians does not apply if you enter the Philippines through any port
‣ A number of Indian cities provide connectivity to both Manila and Cebu, you can fly from:
Delhi
Mumbai
Kochi
Chennai
Bengaluru
Hyderabad

6. Stop Over
You can enter Manila by taking a stop
over at any of the following
destinations
‣ All major carriers serve this route with
daily flights
‣ Singapore Airlines and Silk Air, through
Singapore
‣ Thai, through Bangkok
‣ Cathay Pacific, through Hong Kong
‣ Malaysian Airlines, through Kuala Lumpur
‣ Etihad, though Abu Dhabi
‣ Emirates, through Dubai
UAE
Hong Kong
Malaysia
Thailand
Singapore

7. Hong Kong
‣ Hong Kong provides connectivity to both Cebu and Manila
No of flights to…
Manila: 18
Cebu: 21

8. Thailand
‣ Thailand provides connectivity to both Cebu and Manila from Bangkok
No of flights to…
Manila: 17
Cebu: 34

9. Malaysia
‣ Malaysia provides connectivity to both Cebu and Manila from Kuala Lumpur
No of flights to…
Manila: 15
Cebu: 30

10. Singapore
‣ Singapore provides connectivity to both Cebu and Manila
No of flights to…
Manila: 20
Cebu: 20

11. UAE
‣ The UAE provides connectivity to both Cebu and Manila from Dubai and Abu Dhabi
No of flights
21 from Abu Dhabi
22 from Dubai

12. Packaging Philippines
‣ It is best to sell Philippines as a stand-
alone destination
‣ It has everything that an Indian tourist
enjoys
‣ Shopping
‣ World’s best beaches
‣ Night Life (and massage parlors)
‣ Great places to eat out
‣ Amazing hotels
‣ And historical heritage too
‣ It packs a punch as a family
destination and group tours!

13. Packaging Philippines
It can however be also sold as
an add-on to other destinations
like Thailand, Singapore, Hong
Kong, Indonesia and so on

14. Let’s Recap
‣ Philippines is more than 4,500 km from India
‣ Currently there are no direct flights from India to Philippines
‣ The ideal approach to reach Philippines is either to take a flight to Manila or Cebu
‣ All major carriers serve this route with daily flights
‣ Singapore Airlines and Silk Air, through Singapore
‣ Thai, through Bangkok
‣ Cathay Pacific, through Hong Kong
‣ Malaysian Airlines, through Kuala Lumpur
‣ Etihad, though Abu Dhabi
‣ Emirates, through Dubai