Holy Week 2025 Flights: What Travellers Need to Know

Holy Week travel in the Philippines is back in full swing this 2025—and it’s busier than ever. Major local airlines like PAL, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines have already added more flights to match the surge in demand, especially to summer beach spots and top international destinations.

If you’ve been seeing travel selfies all over your feed, you’re not imagining things. Airports are packed, flights are selling out fast, and travellers are making the most of the long break. So, if you’re still planning your Holy Week escape, here’s what’s going on—and how to avoid the last-minute chaos.

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Airline seat sales? Fully booked flights? Yup, it’s happening again

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With more people travelling this year, the country’s major carriers are expanding their schedules once again. In 2024, over 1 million passengers flew in and out of NAIA during Holy Week. This year, that number is expected to go even higher.

Why? Because revenge travel isn’t over—and summer 2025 is the perfect time for barkada getaways, solo soul-searching trips, and much-needed family bonding.

Here’s what the airlines are doing this 2025

Philippine Airlines (PAL)

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PAL has rolled out more flights to classic favourites like Caticlan, Coron, and Siargao, with wide-body aircraft assigned to high-demand international routes like Tokyo, Bangkok, and Hong Kong.

If you're aiming for a chill beach trip or a quick overseas escape, PAL's updated schedules might just give you the perfect flight time—if you book fast.

Cebu Pacific

Cebu Pacific is stepping up with additional domestic and regional flights. Their 2025 Holy Week operations include boosted frequencies to Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and Cebu, plus added trips to Taipei, Osaka, and Da Nang.

They’re also continuing to improve connectivity between provinces—so if you’re not flying from Manila, you're not left out.

AirAsia Philippines

While AirAsia didn’t announce a big Holy Week flight expansion, they’ve tweaked their flight timings and maximised seat availability across key local and regional routes. Think Tagbilaran, Iloilo, Bangkok, and Tokyo.

Their advice? Fly during off-peak hours and book early—because their Holy Week seats are going, going, gone.

Travel tips for 2025: Learn from last year’s chaos

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The 2024 Holy Week rush caught a lot of travellers off guard. This year, here's how to avoid repeating that experience:

Book early – Seats are filling up across all airlines, even on weekdays

Avoid peak departure dates – The days right before and after Holy Week are the most crowded

Fly from alternative hubs – Try Clark or Cebu if Manila flights are full

Stay updated – Airlines often release more seats or new flights closer to the date

Where is everyone going this 2025?

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The usual summer hotspots are still on top—Boracay, Siargao, Coron, El Nido. But there’s also growing interest in chill, under-the-radar destinations like Siquijor, Dumaguete, and La Union for surfers and café hoppers.

And internationally? Taiwan is a hit thanks to visa-free access, and Japan is still a cherry blossom dream.

Also read: Holy Week and Easter in the Philippines: A Journey of Faith and Tradition

Final boarding call

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This Holy Week 2025, airlines are doing what they can to keep up with the demand—but it’s still up to us to plan smart. The earlier you book, the smoother your trip. So whether you're heading to the beach, exploring a new city, or flying abroad, now’s the time to lock in your plans.

Airports are packed, skies are clear, and your next adventure is waiting. Let’s fly.