Philippine Airlines (PAL) is gearing up to kick off direct flights between Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Da Nang International Airport (DAD) in Vietnam, commencing operations on July 1, 2025. Promising a journey lasting two hours and 40 minutes, the airline will initially fly this route three times a week. Da Nang is slated to become Philippine Airlines’ third destination in Vietnam, alongside Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi.

In enthusiastic anticipation of the new route, PAL President and Chief Operating Officer, Captain Stanley K. Ng, remarked, “We at Philippine Airlines are thrilled to further solidify our bond with the Vietnamese community through the launch of direct Manila-Da Nang services. PAL is dedicated to enhancing connectivity and fostering tourism and trade between our capital and the vibrant central region of Vietnam. We eagerly await the opportunity to greet more leisure and business travelers on board our Da Nang-bound flights.”

The newly introduced Manila to Da Nang flights will take off every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, utilizing Airbus A321 aircraft capable of accommodating up to 199 passengers across business and economy class cabins. The flight schedule is as follows: Flight PR 585 departs Manila at 11:10 local time and arrives in Da Nang at 12:45 local time on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays; Flight PR 586 departs Da Nang at 13:35 local time, touching down in Manila at 17:10 local time on the same days.

Vietnam’s tourism industry is witnessing a robust resurgence and expansion, with international visitor numbers hitting 17.6 million in 2024, nearly matching its pre-pandemic levels. The development bodes well for the mutual growth and prosperity of both countries. Stay tuned for more updates on exciting travel news and tips from Pilotcenter.net News!