Dreaming of traveling to Australia this year? Philippine Airlines (PAL) is launching Manila-Perth and Perth-Manila PAL direct flights beginning March 27, 2023. Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia.
PAL is linking the Philippines and Western Australia for the first time as the route expands the flag carrier’s presence in the Australian continent. Perth is PAL’s fourth destination in Australia. PAL currently flies to Sydney on Australia’s East Coast, Brisbane at the center of South East Queensland, and Melbourne in the state of Victoria. Perth is about 4 hours away from Sydney by domestic air carriers.
PAL Perth-Manila schedule
With a flying time of seven hours, PAL said the nonstop trip was faster than the 11-13 hours of its competitors, which need to make stopovers in another airport.
Below is the schedule for the thrice weekly flights:
- PR 223 Manila-Perth – every Monday, Thursday and Saturday departing at 12:05 AM local time, arriving in Perth Airport at 07:15 AM
- PR 224 Perth-Manila – every Monday, Thursday and Saturday departing at 08:30 AM local time, arriving in Manila at 03:50 PM
From Manila, PAL will fly to Perth using Airbus A321 neo long-range aircraft that will complete the trip in just seven (7) hours, saving several hours vs. having to stop over and connect in a third country.
Perth highlights
Some of the tourist spots and attractions in Perth include:
- Rottnest Island – a protected nature reserve with white-sand beaches and secluded coves located just 19 km offshore from Perth. Locals go here to swim, surf, snorkel, fish and relax
- Kings Park – home to the Western Australian Botanic Garden, which displays over 3,000 species of the State’s unique flora
- Fremantle Town – a major port city that’s known for its maritime history, Victorian architecture and remnants from Australia’s days as a British penal colony
- Scarborough Beach – home to some of the best beaches in the country, Scarborough offers a mixture of soft sand and tidal hard sand and stunning rock pools
- Quokka – a small furry marsupial (part of the kangaroo and wallaby family) that’s been ranked as the “world’s happiest animal”
According to PAL, Australia is the Philippines’ third largest source of tourist visitors, with more than 89,000 Australians visiting the Philippines in 2022.
For bookings, visit www.philippineairlines.com, book through the PAL mobile app, call their hotline at (02) 8855 8888, or reach out to your travel agents.
PAL’s new look, menu, and more
In line with the airline’s 82nd Anniversary, PAL is also launching a new look, giving travelers new reasons to fly, and new experiences to enjoy.
To reflect the aircraft’s dynamism and energy as it turns 82, PAL has refreshed the visual experience with a younger, contemporary look and feel, marked by a friendlier tone for Philippine Airlines.
PAL also recently launched an anniversary menu featuring renowned Chef Vallerie Castillo-Archer. Dishes include Tiger Prawn Sinigang, Adlai Champorado, Beet Cured Salmon on Toast, Fillet Mignon and Tuna Tataki Salad, to name a few.
PAL will also be launching a new platform that will make deals more searchable online, giving travelers a more user-friendly experience and more engaging landing pages at flights.philippineairlines.com.ph.
Fly to New Discoveries Game night
To celebrate the aircraft’s 82nd year, round trip tickets to Perth and other PAL domestic and international destinations were given out as game and raffle prizes during PAL’s exclusive Fly to New Discoveries Game Night last March 9, 2023 at Yes, Please in Bonifacio Global City.
I’m happy to announce that Travel Up was one of the lucky winners that night along with travel bloggers Yosh and Vins of The Poor Traveler, Christian of Lakad Pilipinas, Carla of Blissful Guro and Gretchen of Our World in Words.
Can’t wait to explore Perth soon!