Arkia Launches New Direct Flights to Manila in 2027
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Arkia will launch a new direct weekly flight route from Tel Aviv to Manila, Philippines, starting January 3, 2027. Flights will be operated on an Airbus A330, with economy tickets starting at $750 and business class at $1,800.
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- Arkia will launch new direct flights to Manila in January 2027.
- The route will operate once weekly on Sundays.
- Flights will be on an Airbus A330 aircraft.
- Economy tickets start at $750, business class at $1,800.
- Manila joins Arkia's expanding long-haul network.
Israeli airline Arkia is expanding its long-haul operations by introducing a new direct route to Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The service is scheduled to commence on January 3, 2027, with one direct flight per week, operating on Sundays.
The flight duration from Tel Aviv to Manila is expected to be approximately 11 hours, with the return journey taking about 12 hours and 20 minutes. These flights will utilize a wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft, offering both business and economy class services. Business class amenities will include spacious seats that convert to fully flat beds, enhanced baggage allowance, lounge access, chef-prepared meals, and personalized service.
Ticket prices will start at $750 one-way for economy class and $1,800 one-way for business class. This new route to Manila joins Arkia's growing network of long-distance destinations, which already includes New York, Bangkok, Phuket, Hanoi, and the recently announced service to Tokyo.
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