Manila–Paris Nonstop Flights Are Back With Air France This October 19
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Paris is set to become more accessible for Filipino travelers as Air France brings back its nonstop flights between Manila and the French capital starting October 19, 2026.
The French flag carrier will resume its Manila–Paris service three times a week, reconnecting Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 with Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. The route will be operated using an Airbus A350-900.
The return follows a temporary seasonal suspension of the route and comes ahead of the busy holiday travel season, giving passengers another direct option for traveling between the Philippines and Europe.
A DIRECT LINK TO PARIS
According to the New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC), Air France’s return restores a direct connection between Manila and Paris, allowing travelers to reach the French capital without a stopover.
The flight from Paris is scheduled to depart at 11:20 p.m. local time, while the Manila departure schedule varies depending on the date. The service is currently scheduled to operate until March 25, 2027.
The nonstop journey takes approximately 13 hours, compared with connecting itineraries that can take considerably longer.
WHAT TRAVELERS CAN EXPECT
The Airbus A350-900 serving the route has a total of 324 seats, including:
34 Business Class seats
24 Premium Economy seats
266 Economy seats
The aircraft previously used for the Manila–Paris route was also configured with the same cabin distribution when Air France launched the service in 2024.
Air France initially returned to the Philippine market in December 2024, marking its first direct Manila service in two decades. The airline originally announced three weekly flights connecting Manila with its Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub.
The reinstated service gives Filipino travelers a direct route to Paris while also providing access to Air France’s wider European network through its Paris hub. The airline has promoted the restored route with three weekly direct flights from Manila.
BACK IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
With the Manila–Paris route returning in October, travelers planning European trips for the final months of 2026 will once again have a nonstop option between the two capitals.
For travelers heading to France for the holidays, or using Paris as a gateway to other European destinations, Air France’s return adds another direct connection from Manila to Europe.
Air France’s nonstop Manila–Paris flights resume on October 19, 2026, with three flights per week.
For flight schedules, fares, and booking details, travelers are advised to check Air France’s official website and current flight timetable before planning their trip.