Excellent news for lovers of exoticism and a change of scenery: after two decades of absence, Air France is returning to a destination with many riches.
Travelers looking for new exotic destinations will be delighted. Air France has just announced the opening of a new direct connection starting December 7, 2024. This will be a first in 20 years. The company will offer 3 weekly flights, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, operated by Airbus A350-900, a brand new aircraft offering optimal comfort in its 324 seats divided into three classes.
This new destination will appeal to travelers looking for an escape and a change of scenery. This Southeast Asian archipelago, made up of more than 7,000 islands, is home to spectacular landscapes including lush rice fields carved into the mountainside, pristine white sand beaches bordered by turquoise waters, exceptionally rich seabeds, and fascinating cities.
Bustling with life, the capital Manila sets the tone with its astonishing mix of gleaming skyscrapers and baroque churches dating back to the Spanish colonization. A joyful architectural maelstrom that doubles as a permanent cultural and culinary buzz. Alongside modern malls, street stalls treat Manileños to such tasty specialties as lechon, a roast suckling pig, adobo, a stew simmered in vinegar and soy sauce, or halo-halo, a colorful dessert made with fruit, condensed milk and crushed ice. All dishes that are the pride of a nation renowned for its legendary sense of hospitality.
As you can see, this new destination offered by Air France is the Philippines! From the UNESCO-listed Banaue rice terraces to the sublime beaches of El Nido, the baroque churches of Cebu and the Palawan nature reserve, the Philippines offer a fantastic mix of adventures and discoveries. The cherry on the cake is that entry formalities are reduced to a minimum with a simple passport valid for 6 months and a visa issued free of charge upon arrival for tourist stays of up to 30 days.
So many arguments that should quickly make the Philippines the new darling of French travelers looking for unique experiences. And with this direct Paris-Manila flight operated by Air France at a rate of 3 weekly rotations in A350-900 from December 7, 2024, the archipelago will never have been so close.
With departures from Paris at 11:20 p.m. for arrival the next day at 7:30 p.m., and returns from Manila at 9:50 p.m. to land at 5:50 a.m. the following day, this new flight is ideal for making the most of your stay. The schedules have been specially designed by Air France to allow passengers to easily reach their hotel or continue to another island upon arrival in Manila. Enough to democratize and boost French tourism in the Philippines. Attention all lovers of authentic change of scenery: the Philippines awaits you.