MANILA, Philippines –– Philippine Airlines (PAL) is making travel between the Philippines and Australia even more convenient with the launch of additional flights between Manila and Melbourne beginning November 19, 2026, in time for the busy year-end holiday season.
The increased frequency will expand PAL’s Melbourne service from the current five weekly flights to daily operations, giving travelers more flexibility and more options for holiday getaways, family reunions, and business trips.
Alongside the additional flights, PAL will introduce an optimized flight schedule, making it easier for passengers to plan their journeys and connect to destinations across the airline’s network.
New schedule effective November 19, 2026:
| Flight number | Route | Frequency | Departure | Arrival |
| PR 209 | Manila-Melbourne | Daily | 8:20 PM | 7:30 AM (+1 day) |
| PR 210 | Melbourne-Manila | Daily | 9:20 AM | 2:25 PM |
Travelers from the Philippines and across PAL’s international network will enjoy easier access to Melbourne, while Australian travelers can connect seamlessly via Manila to destinations throughout the Philippines, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.
The expanded Melbourne service will also provide more cargo capacity on daily flights, helping support Philippine exports and strengthen trade links between the Philippines and Australia.
PAL currently operates the most flights and serves the most destinations linking the Philippines and Australia, with daily services to Brisbane and Sydney and three weekly flights to Perth. The introduction of daily Melbourne flights also comes during a milestone year for PAL in Australia. On Sept. 10, 2026, the Philippine flag carrier marks 55 years of service to Melbourne, one of its longest-serving international destinations. Since launching the route in 1971, PAL has helped strengthen ties between the two countries by connecting communities, businesses, and travelers.
