LONDON – Taiwanese airline EVA Air will launch daily nonstop flights between Taipei and the north-western Philippines, starting on March 30, 2023.
The addition of Clark International Airport will give EVA three gateways in the Philippines and boost the convenience and flexibility passengers enjoy now with Manila and Cebu service.
By the end of March, the airline will be operating 35 flights a week to the Philippines, offering travelers from throughout Asia, Europe, Australia and North America more arrival and departure options.
The airline will operate an Airbus A321-200 on daily scheduled return flights between Taipei and Clark International Airport.
Clark Airport is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Manila Airport, giving Filipino passengers an alternative way to fly to Taiwan and connect onward to other destinations in Asia, Australia, Europe and North America.
Clark is northwest of Angeles City in Pampanga Province on the site of the United States’ former Clark Air Force Base. After the US Air Force decommissioned the base, the Philippine government repurposed it as a special economic zone.
It’s a secure area with beautiful scenery, a pleasant climate and numerous resorts. Leisure travelers can experience light aircraft, hang glide, paraglide, zipline, explore caves, snorkel, surf, fish and enjoy beautiful beaches, along with the warm hospitality and delicious foods the Philippines are known for.
The new Clark service also effectively reduces travel time from the airport to popular northern Luzon Island beaches and resorts and, via the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), is still convenient to Manila. The new gateway is tailor-made for Taiwan – Philippines travelers.
It will also be attractive to American and European passengers who transit to the Philippines through Taipei.
Recent European route expansion – a first in 25 years
Last year, the Taiwanese carrier made a historic expansion to its European route network. The addition of two new non-stop flights from Taipei to Milan and Munich was the first European expansion for the airline in 25 years.
The addition of the Milan and Munich services which commenced in October and November 2022 respectively, augmented the current London, Amsterdam, Paris and Vienna gateways.
EVA had planned to launch Milan service in February 2020 but the pandemic and associated lockdowns made that impossible.
Pandemic delays launch
EVA had planned to launch Milan service in February 2020 but the pandemic and associated lockdowns made that impossible.
EVA currently flies nonstop to Taipei from Paris and Vienna and operates direct flights from London and Amsterdam with one stop in Bangkok.
Milan and Munich mark EVA’s first route expansion in the European market in 25 years. EVA currently flies nonstop to Taipei from Paris and Vienna and operates direct flights from London and Amsterdam with one stop in Bangkok.
About EVA Air
EVA Airways Corporation is a Taiwanese international airline based at Taoyuan International Airport near Taipei, Taiwan, operating passenger and dedicated cargo services to over 40 international destinations in Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America.
EVA Air is an abbreviation for “Evergreen Airways.” It is largely privately owned and flies a fully international route network.
Rated by Skytrax as a 5-star airline, it is the second largest Taiwanese airline after China Airlines. EVA Air is headquartered in Luzhu, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
