AirAsia Philippines Expands Cebu Hub with New Direct Cebu–Bangkok Flights
11 Mar 2026, Cebu, Philippines — AirAsia Philippines grows its Cebu network, aiming to be a strategic international gateway with the launch of a new direct route to Bangkok. This development further expands the connectivity from Central Visayas to key destinations across ASEAN and beyond.
Starting June 11, 2026, the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline will connect the Queen City of the South to the Thai capital with daily flights (7x weekly) departing Cebu at 4:05 AM and arriving in Bangkok at 7:05 AM, allowing travelers to maximize their time by flying directly from Cebu.
Bangkok (Don Mueang) is one of the mega hubs of the AirAsia Aviation Group, enabling guests traveling from Cebu to seamlessly connect to a wide network of onward destinations across Thailand’s domestic 42 routes with 25 destinations and 60 international destinations across Asia.
Meanwhile, the new route also strengthens inbound travel to the country’s most visited region by foreign tourists. A recent review by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) reported that Central Visayas welcomed 31.5 million international visitors between 2000 and 2024. Cebu offers vibrant city life, rich historical heritage, world-class diving destinations, and stunning islands and waterfalls, making it a must-visit gateway in the country.
Since the launch of its Cebu hub in November 2025, AirAsia Philippines has connected Cebu to Macao, Kuala Lumpur, Caticlan, and Davao, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to expanding Visayas connectivity.
Expanding Manila Network
In addition to growing its Cebu hub, AirAsia Philippines is expanding its Manila international network with additional flight frequencies to meet rising travel demand.
From March 30, flights between Manila and Taipei will increase with five additional weekly services.
From April 3, flights between Manila and Kaohsiung will see four additional weekly services.
From April 4, three more weekly flights will be added to the Manila–Macao route.
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About AirAsia Philippines
AirAsia is a leading low-cost carrier with licenses to operate in five Asean countries—Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia. Founded in 2001, AirAsia has stayed true to its purpose and tagline "Now Everyone Can Fly". The airline has made flying affordable and accessible to over 800 million guests, connecting people and communities across more than 130 destinations. Today, as one of the largest airlines in the region, AirAsia is expanding to become the world's first global low cost network carrier. It operates more than 200 aircraft and holds a significant orderbook for the next decade. AirAsia leads in sustainable aviation with green initiatives and a net zero target by 2050. In 2023, it avoided 130,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions from its narrowbody regional network through 20+ efficiency measures, saving US$40 million in fuel and over US$388,000 in shadow carbon costs.
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