Manila, Philippines – January 20, 2026 – Emirates will increase its Manila-Dubai operations by adding four weekly flights starting 2 April 2026, reflecting its commitment to the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
The additional services will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Flight EK330 departs Dubai at 12:45hrs, arriving in Manila at 1:25hrs the next day, with return flight EK331 leaving Manila at 3:25hrs and landing in Dubai at 8:25hrs. The flights will be operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, featuring 8 First Class suites, 42 Business Class lie-flat seats, and 304 Economy seats.
The expanded schedule enhances connectivity for corporate travelers, marine customers, and the Filipino diaspora, offering seamless connections to Emirates’ global network across the UAE, Europe, the United States, and more. Travelers will enjoy Emirates’ award-winning service, regionally inspired meals, complimentary beverages, and ice inflight entertainment with over 6,500 on-demand channels, including Tagalog content.
Increased cargo capacity: Each Boeing 777-300ER can carry up to 20 tonnes of cargo, supporting trade and strengthening imports and exports between Manila, Dubai, and key international markets.
Emirates has served the Philippines since 1990 and currently operates 28 weekly flights, which will grow to 32 weekly flights with the addition of EK330/331. Its partnership with Philippine Airlines (PAL) extends access to additional domestic destinations via Manila, Cebu, and Clark, with baggage check-through to final points.
Last year, Emirates opened its Emirates World Store in Manila, the first in Southeast Asia, showcasing onboard experiences, merchandise, and exclusive travel accessories, including the NBA collection for fans.
Tickets are available via emirates.com, the Emirates App, travel agents, and Emirates retail stores.
