The Visayan metropolitan city now has a direct connection to the bustling Thai capital.
Last Monday, March 31, budget carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) launched its direct flights between Iloilo City (ILO) in central Philippines to Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport (DMK) — becoming the only airline to offer direct services between the two cities.
This newly-opened route enhances Iloilo’s international connectivity, as well as offers travelers from the Western Visayas region a seamless connection to Thailand.
CEB operates tri-weekly non-stop flights between ILO and DMK every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Xander Lao, Cebu Pacific President and Chief Commercial Officer, noted the importance of this service.
“With the official launch of our direct Iloilo-Bangkok flights, we’re thrilled to provide travelers from Western Visayas with a direct gateway to one of Southeast Asia’s most popular destinations. This milestone not only strengthens our presence in the region but also reaffirms our commitment to offering travelers more accessible options to reach dream destinations.”
Cebu Pacific has been ferrying passengers to Bangkok since it launched its direct flights from Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in 2006.
With the launch of the Iloilo-Bangkok route, CEB now flies to Bangkok from all its hubs, serving both Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports from Manila, Clark, Cebu, Iloilo, and Davao.
Cebu Pacific currently flies to 37 domestic and 26 international destinations spread across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
Some of its newly-introduced services include expended domestic connections to the El Nido Airport in Palawan, which is also now being served by its hub in Clark.