MANILA, 17 November 2025: Airlines are increasing direct flights from cities in the Asia Pacific to both Cebu and Manila in the Philippines during Q4 2025, the Philippines News Agency reports.
Based on an announcement by the Philippines Department of Tourism released last week, international airlines will increase direct links to the Philippines with eight city pairs during Q4 2025.
Flights between eight city pairs
Firefly will commence flights from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Cebu on 2 December.
Jetstar will start flights from Perth, Australia, to Manila on 27 November.
Jetstar will launch direct flights from Brisbane, Australia, to Cebu on 3 December.
Vietnam Airlines will introduce flights from Hanoi, Vietnam, to Cebu on 2 December.
VietJet will commence flights from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to Manila on 22 November.
AirAsia has introduced flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cebu and from Macau to Cebu on 15 November.
Philippine Airlines will launch a direct route from Cebu to Guam on 16 December.
The Philippine News Agency quoted DOT officials as saying, “connectivity remains robust” in Cebu, despite the recent typhoons and earthquakes that left severe destruction in some parts of the island.
Mactan–Cebu International Airport, DOT added, maintains normal operations, and major sea routes have resumed.
In a statement posted on social media, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco urged all stakeholders to “proceed with planned visits and inaugural flights to Cebu.”
“We acknowledge that a few groups have chosen to defer travel, and we stand ready to help them rebook and adjust itineraries. Our foremost commitment is safety; our message is confidence,” the Tourism Secretary explained.
(Source: PNA and the Department of Tourism, the Philippines)
