Air Canada Launches New Year-Round Service to Manila

Air Canada is introducing a nonstop service connecting Vancouver and Manila, capital of the Philippines.

The non-stop flights between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) launch April 2, 2025. They will operate four times weekly and will be available year-round. Flights will be operated with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which offers three cabin categories: Signature Class with lie-flat seats, Premium Economy, and Economy Class.

The Canadian airline made the announcement during the Government of Canada’s Team Canada Trade Mission in the Philippines, celebrating 75 years of Canada-Philippines diplomatic relations.

“We are thrilled to add Manila to our global network with new, year-round, non-stop service from Vancouver, Air Canada’s Pacific gateway hub,” said Mark Galardo, executive vice president, revenue and network planning, and president, cargo at Air Canada. “We continue to pursue our international network strategy of expanding to large, fast-growing markets that are presently unserved directly by Air Canada.”

Air Canada is currently the only Canadian carrier scheduled to serve the Philippines. The new direct service marks Air Canada’s third South-East Asia destination added in the last two years.

Last week, Air Canada unveiled its Vancouver summer 2025 schedule, which includes new international flights to popular U.S. destinations Tampa, Raleigh, and Nashville, as well as increased capacity to Austin, Denver, and Miami.

“Our robust network means customers in Western Canada have more options to explore all that the U.S. has to offer, and for our American customers to explore beautiful British Columbia,” said Galardo.