Philippine Airlines Restores Direct Manila-Dubai Flights

Philippine Airlines Restores Direct Manila-Dubai Flights

By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com, June 30, 2026

MANILA – Philippine Airlines (PAL) announces the highly anticipated return of its nonstop Manila-Dubai flights, commencing on October 2, 2026. This strategic re-establishment of direct air links underscores PAL’s commitment to enhancing connectivity between the Philippines and one of the Middle East’s most vital commercial and travel hubs.

Initially launching with four weekly flights, the flag carrier aims to swiftly restore daily service as operational efficiencies allow. This resumption signifies a crucial expansion of travel options for overseas Filipinos, business professionals, and tourists navigating routes between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates. Dubai’s pivotal role as a gateway to broader destinations across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe further amplifies the significance of this route.

The timing of this service restoration coincides with enhanced travel convenience for Filipino passport holders, who can now obtain a visa-on-arrival in the UAE, provided they possess a valid visa, residence permit, or Green Card from the United States, the European Union/Schengen Area, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Canada, or New Zealand.

To commemorate the revival of this direct connection, Philippine Airlines will offer an introductory roundtrip fare starting from USD 650 for a limited period, subject to specific terms and conditions.

Flight Schedule (Commencing October 2, 2026):

PR 658 Manila-Dubai

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, departing Manila at 12:50 PM and arriving in Dubai at 6:00 PM.

PR 659 Dubai-Manila

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, departing Dubai at 7:45 PM and arriving in Manila at 9:10 AM +1.

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