PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) will be bringing back its seasonal lights between Manila (MNL) and Sapporo (CTS) in November, reopening direct access to Hokkaido, Japan.
PAL will offer nonstop flights to Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport starting Nov. 24 until March 27, 2026, using Airbus A321neo aircraft.
The route will operate every winter from November to March, with flights every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The 168-seater Airbus A321neo has 12 seats in business class and 156 seats in economy.
“We are thrilled to announce the reopening of our direct flights from Manila to Sapporo, which will help us strengthen both bilateral relations and cultural ties with our Japanese counterparts,” PAL President Richard Nuttall said.
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“This route not only provides a convenient travel option for Filipino tourists and overseas workers, but also opens doors for Japanese travelers to explore and experience the Philippines’ vibrant culture and warm hospitality,” he added.
Sapporo is known for its world-class skiing resorts and annual Sapporo Snow Festival, along with a wide range of cultural and culinary adventures that are popular tourist draws during the winter season.
At present, PAL offers the largest network of destination points and routes between the Philippines and Japan, with nonstop services to Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Tokyo and direct flights from Cebu to Osaka and Tokyo.
FROM REPORTS BY TMT AND ED PAOLO SALTING
AloJapan.com