Lufthansa confirmed the launch of daily Frankfurt-Manila nonstop service beginning July 1, 2026. Flight LH780 departs Frankfurt at 14:45 and arrives Manila at 08:55 the next day. The return LH781 leaves Manila at 11:55 and reaches Frankfurt at 19:55.
The route replaces a previous one-stop via Singapore and adds 2,016 weekly seats. Airbus A350-900s feature 36 business, 32 premium economy and 220 economy seats. Introductory round-trip fares start at €599 in economy and €1,899 in business.
Philippine Airlines will codeshare on the service, boosting connections to Cebu and Davao. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the route supports the 7.7 million visitor target for 2026. German travelers currently number 180,000 yearly and are projected to grow 15 percent.
Passengers can earn and redeem Miles & More points on all flights. Baggage allowance is two pieces at 23 kg each in economy. Business class includes 32-inch seat pitch and direct aisle access.
Bookings opened May 31 via lufthansa.com and major GDS systems. The airline will operate the route year-round with two daily flights during December and January peak. Fuel surcharges are included in the advertised fares.
Manila airport has completed terminal upgrades including new immigration kiosks to handle the added volume. Lufthansa plans to evaluate a second daily frequency in 2027 based on load factors. The carrier currently serves 14 Asian destinations from Frankfurt.