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Arkia to launch first Tel Aviv-Manila flights January 2027

9/9/2026

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Arkia will launch the first direct Tel Aviv-Manila flights, operating weekly from January 3 2027.
The service runs Sundays afternoons to Manila and returns Monday mornings, seasonally January through April.
Arkia will use a GullivAir-supplied Airbus A330 with 268 economy seats and 19 business beds.
Economy tickets start at $750 one-way and business class at $1,800 one-way.
Philippines ambassador Aileen Mendiola called the flight a bridge for tourism, business and free-trade talks.

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Arkia will launch the first direct Tel Aviv-Manila flights, operating weekly from January 3 2027.
The service runs Sundays afternoons to Manila and returns Monday mornings, seasonally January through April.
Arkia will use a GullivAir-supplied Airbus A330 with 268 economy seats and 19 business beds.
Economy tickets start at $750 one-way and business class at $1,800 one-way.
Philippines ambassador Aileen Mendiola called the flight a bridge for tourism, business and free-trade talks.