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The Philippines and Japan share one of Southeast Asia's most densely connected aviation corridors. Japan is the top destination for Filipino overseas workers and tourists alike — over 300,000 Filipino nationals reside in Japan, primarily in nursing, caregiving, entertainment, and agricultural sectors — and Japan has one of the highest rates of retirees and second-home owners among foreigners in the Philippines.
Manila (MNL) and Cebu (CEB) both serve as departure hubs for Japan. Philippine Airlines provides the full-service option with an extensive Japan network, while Cebu Pacific has built a comprehensive budget network and AirAsia Philippines competes on key city pairs. The bilateral aviation agreement supports a dense, competitive market with multiple carriers on the most popular routes.
This page covers routes to Japan launched or resumed from 2023 onwards.
Manila (MNL) and Cebu (CEB) both serve as departure hubs for Japan. Philippine Airlines provides the full-service option with an extensive Japan network, while Cebu Pacific has built a comprehensive budget network and AirAsia Philippines competes on key city pairs. The bilateral aviation agreement supports a dense, competitive market with multiple carriers on the most popular routes.
This page covers routes to Japan launched or resumed from 2023 onwards.
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From Manila — Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (IATA: MNL), commonly known as NAIA, is the Philippines' main international gateway serving Metro Manila. All three of the Philippines' major passenger carriers — Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines — operate Japan routes from Manila, creating a competitive multi-airline market with daily flights to several Japanese airports.
| Narita / Tokyo (NRT) | Philippine Airlines (フィリピン航空) | Resumed 2022–2023 — multiple daily |
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| Haneda / Tokyo (HND) | Philippine Airlines | Resumed 2022–2023 |
| Kansai / Osaka (KIX) | Philippine Airlines | Resumed 2022–2023 |
| Nagoya (NGO) | Philippine Airlines | Resumed 2022–2023 |
| Fukuoka (FUK) | Philippine Airlines | Resumed 2023 |
| Sapporo / New Chitose (CTS) | Philippine Airlines | Resumed seasonal 2023 |
| Sendai (SDJ) | Philippine Airlines | Resumed 2023 |
| Naha / Okinawa (OKA) | Philippine Airlines | Resumed 2023 |
| Narita / Tokyo (NRT) | Cebu Pacific (セブパシフィック) | Resumed 2022–2023 |
| Kansai / Osaka (KIX) | Cebu Pacific | Resumed 2023 |
| Nagoya (NGO) | Cebu Pacific | Resumed 2023 |
| Narita / Tokyo (NRT) | AirAsia Philippines (エアアジア・フィリピン) | Resumed 2023 |
| Kansai / Osaka (KIX) | AirAsia Philippines | Resumed 2023 |
Airlines to Japan from Manila
- Philippine Airlines (フィリピン航空 / PAL)
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The Philippines' flag carrier and one of Asia's oldest airlines, emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2021. Philippine Airlines has the broadest Japan network from Manila — Narita (multiple daily), Haneda, Kansai, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sendai, Sapporo (seasonal), and Okinawa — reflecting the depth and diversity of Filipino–Japanese travel flows.
PAL's Japan network serves multiple communities: the large Filipino caregiver and worker community in Japan (concentrated in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka), Japanese tourists and retirees visiting the Philippines, business travelers between the two countries' overlapping industrial sectors, and Filipino leisure travelers for whom Japan is a premium aspirational destination.
Philippine Airlines operates Boeing 777, 787, and A320 family aircraft depending on route demand. Business Class and Economy cabins are offered on longer-haul Japan services, with Economy-only narrowbody options on shorter routes. - Cebu Pacific (セブパシフィック)
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The Philippines' largest airline by passenger volume, Cebu Pacific operates as an LCC from its Manila base. Cebu Pacific has restored its key Japan routes — Narita, Kansai, and Nagoya — providing budget options for the enormous Filipino demand for Japan travel. The airline's ultra-low fares and frequent promotions make Japan accessible to a wider segment of Filipino travelers.
Cebu Pacific operates Airbus A320/A330 aircraft on Japan routes. Its seat-only pricing model means passengers purchase meals and checked bags as add-ons, enabling very competitive base fares. - AirAsia Philippines (エアアジア・フィリピン)
- The Philippines franchise of the AirAsia Group, operating domestic and international routes from Manila. AirAsia Philippines offers Narita and Kansai from Manila, competing with Cebu Pacific in the budget segment and providing an additional LCC option on the Manila–Tokyo corridor.
From Cebu — Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (IATA: CEB) serves Cebu, the Philippines' second city and premier tourist destination. Cebu is popular with Japanese tourists for its beaches, diving (Tubbataha Reef nearby), and resort hotels, and it has a substantial Cebuano community in Japan. Cebu Pacific anchors the Japan routes from Cebu.
| Narita / Tokyo (NRT) | Cebu Pacific | Resumed 2023 |
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| Kansai / Osaka (KIX) | Cebu Pacific | Resumed 2023 |
| Narita / Tokyo (NRT) | Philippine Airlines | Seasonal — check airline for schedule |
Japanese Airports Now Served from Philippines (2023–2026 New/Resumed)
| Narita / Tokyo (NRT) | From Manila (MNL), Cebu (CEB) | Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia Philippines (resumed 2022–2023) |
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| Haneda / Tokyo (HND) | From Manila (MNL) | Philippine Airlines (resumed 2022–2023) |
| Kansai / Osaka (KIX) | From Manila (MNL), Cebu (CEB) | Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia Philippines (resumed 2022–2023) |
| Nagoya (NGO) | From Manila (MNL) | Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific (resumed 2022–2023) |
| Fukuoka (FUK) | From Manila (MNL) | Philippine Airlines (resumed 2023) |
| Sapporo / New Chitose (CTS) | From Manila (MNL) | Philippine Airlines (seasonal, resumed 2023) |
| Sendai (SDJ) | From Manila (MNL) | Philippine Airlines (resumed 2023) |
| Naha / Okinawa (OKA) | From Manila (MNL) | Philippine Airlines (resumed 2023) |
Getting Around Japan
From the airport to your hotel, and beyond:
Rail / Shinkansen — Bullet trains, local rail and rail passes in Japan (trip.com)
Car Rental — Self-drive travel around Japan (trip.com)
Airport Transfer — Private and shared transfers from major Japanese airports (Klook)
Car Rental — Self-drive travel around Japan (trip.com)
Airport Transfer — Private and shared transfers from major Japanese airports (Klook)
Hotels in Japan
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