Key Takeaways
- STARLUX Airlines resumed daily nonstop service between Taipei and Manila.
- The route’s return adds to the carrier’s growing Southeast Asian network.
- The Taiwanese carrier is deploying its Airbus A321neo aircraft on the route.
STARLUX Airlines Resumes Daily Taipei-Manila Flights
Taiwanese Carrier Boosts Southeast Asia Network Amid Growing Economic Ties
STARLUX Airlines has resumed its daily nonstop service between Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), effective December 16, 2025. The route will be operated by Airbus A321neo aircraft, with morning departures from Taipei and midday returns from Manila. This addition brings STARLUX’s total Philippines operations to 23 weekly flights, including existing services to Cebu International Airport (CEB) and Clark International Airport (CRK). According to AeroTime, the resumption marks a significant step in strengthening STARLUX Airlines’ Southeast Asia network, with growing bilateral ties between Taiwan and the Philippines facilitating business and tourism flows. The carrier currently operates 30 routes across Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, Hong Kong, Macau, and North America using an all-Airbus fleet.
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