Air France is bridging continents with the return of its direct, nonstop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
Operating during the Northern Winter season, this prestigious route offers Filipino travellers a seamless, single-plane gateway to the heart of France and the wider European continent.
Following its triumphant return to Manila in December 2024 after a 20-year hiatus, Air France continues to strengthen bilateral ties and tourism between the Philippines and Europe. While the seasonal nonstop route pauses for the Northern Summer 2026 season, it is officially scheduled to resume operations in October 2026.
Designed for optimal comfort and efficiency, the Paris–Manila connection features Air France’s flagship long-haul aircraft:
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Airline: Air France
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Route: Paris (CDG) \Manila (MNL)
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Flights:
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AF208: Paris to Manila
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AF209: Manila to Paris
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Frequency: 3 flights weekly (during the operating season)
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Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
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Capacity: 324 passengers
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Distance: Approximately 10,726 kilometers
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Flight Duration: Approximately 13 to 15 hours
Passengers aboard the Air France Airbus A350-900 will experience the pinnacle of modern aviation. As one of the most environmentally efficient aircraft in the world, the A350-900 features a reduced fuel burn and lower CO2 emissions, alongside a quieter cabin, optimized cabin altitude, and panoramic windows designed to reduce jet lag on long-haul journeys.
Accommodating 324 passengers, the aircraft offers Air France’s latest-generation cabins across Business, Premium Economy, and Economy, ensuring comfort, refined French dining, and state-of-the-art inflight entertainment throughout the 13-to-15-hour journey.
While travellers eagerly await the return of the nonstop winter service in October 2026, Air France-KLM continues to offer robust daily connectivity between Manila and Europe through convenient connecting itineraries via major regional hubs.
