Exciting Travel Plans for 2025
Are you ready to kick off your holiday planning? We certainly are! With a plethora of public holidays in the UAE on the horizon and a host of new Emirates flights directly connecting from Dubai, the possibilities for your next getaway are virtually limitless.
As we step into 2025, Dubai’s premier airline launched a delightful service to Edinburgh, the enchanting capital of Scotland, operating twice daily on its state-of-the-art A350 aircraft. Dubai International Airport, known as the busiest international airport in the world, offers an impressive array of destinations for travelers.
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Later this year, Emirates is set to expand its operations with additional flights to Africa, East Asia, and Australia. This is just the beginning, as we eagerly await further announcements from the airline. Here’s a rundown of the new Emirates flights for 2025. Stay tuned for more updates!
New Emirates Flights for 2025
A350 Takes Flight to Edinburgh
Emirates will commence flights to Edinburgh alongside eight other exciting destinations using its innovative fleet (Credit: Canva). The introduction of the A350 is a significant milestone for the airline, featuring a modern cabin design and cutting-edge amenities that promise an enjoyable travel experience.
The inaugural A350 flight to Edinburgh follows the resumption of services to Scotland’s capital in November 2024. The Emirates flight EK23 departs from Dubai International Airport at 2:50 PM local time, arriving in Edinburgh at 7:05 PM local time. The return flight, EK24, takes off from Edinburgh at 8:40 PM local time, landing back in Dubai at 8:05 AM the following day.
Enhanced Service to Ho Chi Minh City
Emirates is responding to the growing demand by adding a second daily flight to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, just in time for the Lunar New Year festivities. Initially set for February 1, 2025, this additional flight was moved up due to increased interest surrounding the Lunar New Year Festival, which falls on January 29 this year.
Increased Frequency to Colombo
Starting Friday, January 2, Emirates will introduce a sixth weekly flight to Colombo, making it more convenient for travelers heading to Sri Lanka. Operating from Dubai International Airport, this new service will boost seat capacity on this route by an impressive 30 percent. The flights will operate six times a week (excluding Wednesdays), departing from DXB at 10:05 AM and arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport at 4 PM local time.
New Johannesburg Connection
Emirates is expanding its reach with a fourth daily flight to Johannesburg, one of its most sought-after destinations. Set to launch on Saturday, March 1, this additional flight will be operated using a three-class Boeing 777-300ER, providing 708 extra seats daily to and from South Africa’s busiest international airport. The new EK767 flight departs Dubai at 12:10 AM, landing in Johannesburg at 6:20 AM. The return flight, EK768, leaves Johannesburg at 10:15 AM, arriving back in Dubai at 8:15 AM.
Daily Flights to Addis Ababa
In another exciting development, Emirates will now offer daily flights connecting Dubai with Addis Ababa, effective Wednesday, January 1, 2025, enhancing travel options to the vibrant Ethiopian capital.
New Flight to Melbourne
Starting Sunday, March 30, Emirates will introduce a third direct flight to Melbourne, operated with one of its newly retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Currently, Emirates runs two daily flights between Dubai and Melbourne using four-class Airbus A380s, but this new addition will increase services to three daily flights. This change will streamline connections for passengers traveling from Dubai by replacing the previous operations between Singapore and Melbourne.
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