Philippine Airlines Reconnects Manila & Sapporo with Winter Flights

Philippine Airlines has resumed seasonal nonstop flights between Manila and Sapporo, marking the carrier’s expansion in Japan’s regional network. Operating from November 2025 through March 2026 with three weekly departures on Airbus A321neo aircraft, the service capitalizes on winter tourism demand in Hokkaido. The route reinforces PAL’s position as the leading Philippine carrier to Japan, complementing existing services to Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. The Manila-Sapporo connection offers Filipino travelers direct access to Sapporo’s renowned ski resorts and Snow Festival, while providing Japanese visitors seamless entry to Philippine destinations.