Emirates is turning its focus eastwards, with plans to launch three new routes to destinations in Asia.
The new routes are
- Dubai – Shenzhen, Starting 1st July with a daily service
- Dubai – Da Nang – Starting 2nd June via Bangkok, four times a week
- Dubai – Siem Reap – Starting the 3rd of June via Bangkok, three times a week
The addition of Shenzhen, Da Nang and Siem Reap will offer 269 flights per week from Dubai to 24 points.
This latest expansion also marks Emirates’ fourth gateway into the Chinese mainland, third destination in Vietnam and second point in Cambodia.
Let’s dive a little deeper:
Shenzhen
EK328 DEPART DXB 10:05 ARRIVE SZX 22:00 EK329 DEPART SZC 23:55 ARRIVE DXB 03:40 Commences 1st July Operates Daily Booked Equipment: Four-Class Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (refitted)
Emirates will deploy a four-class Boeing 777-300ER on this route, which has been trough a refit programme. The four-class Boeing 777-300ER offers travellers 8 private suites in First Class, 40 lie flat seats in Business Class, 24 Premium Economy seats and 260 seats in Economy Class.
With its passenger and freighter operations, Emirates facilitates the transport of 2,000 tonnes of cargo each week from the Chinese mainland.
Emirates SkyCargo is expected to uplift 10 tonnes of cargo per flight between Shenzhen and Dubai and is expected to support exports such as high-tech devices and e-commerce items.
Vietnam and Cambodia
As noted above, both of these services operate as a tag-on flight between Bangkok and Da Nnag and Siam Reap.
Da Nang
EK370 DEPART DXB 09:00 ARRIVE BKK 18:25 DEPART 20:10 ARRIVE DAD 21:50 EK371 DEPART DAD 23:30 ARRIVE BKK 01:10 DEPART 03:40 ARRIVE DXB 06:50+1 Commences 2nd June Operates Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from Dubai Booked Equipment: Emirates Two-Class Boeing 777-300ER
Siem Rep
EK370 DEPART DXB 09:00 ARRIVE BKK 18:25 DEPART 20:10 ARRIVE SAI 21:30 EK371 DEPART SAI 23:50 ARRIVE BKK 01:10 DEPART 03:40 ARRIVE DXB 06:50+1 Commences 3rd June Operates Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from Dubai Booked Equipment: Emirates Two-Class Boeing 777-300ER</
Emirates will deploy a two-class Boeing 777-300ER on this route, with business and economy class seating, with 35 lie-flat seats in Business Class and 386 seats in Economy Class.
Emirates’ service to Siem Reap and Da Nang is optimally timed to offer leisure travellers connectivity via multiple daily operations from France, UK, Spain, Germany, Portugal, US Cities and Russia Emirates customers wanting to combine multi-city journeys through Bangkok, which is served with five flights a day, can conveniently connect to Da Nang or Siem Reap.
While waiting to connect through Bangkok, Emirates’ premium customers can relax in the airline’s newly expanded lounge for an elevated, upscale ground experience.
In Quotes
Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer said:
“We remain committed to offering business and leisure travellers unparalleled access to Southeast Asia and the broader East Asia region by delivering an extensive flight schedule. Our expansion into Shenzhen opens new doors for business and economic exchange between this technological powerhouse and global markets. As we prepare to launch operations, we extend our gratitude to the Chinese authorities and airport partners for their ongoing support and are committed to ensuring this route’s success while fostering cultural bonds and unlocking future economic potential.”
He added:
“Vietnam holds a strategic place in our Southeast Asia network. Our decision to expand operations to Da Nang as our third point in Vietnam comes at an opportune moment, following the landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Vietnam. We are confident that our new service will elevate the existing bilateral trade and commercial collaboration between our nations. We extend our gratitude to our local partners and Da Nang International Airport for their support. Emirates is also making it easier for travellers to connect to Siem Reap, home to Angkor Wat, one of Cambodia’s most popular destinations with its incredible ancient wonders and natural beauty. With the addition of these new gateways, we’re strengthening our links, giving customers more choice, offering an unparalleled onboard experience and ensuring seamless and convenient connections to and from China’s largest cities, Vietnam’s emerging economic and leisure hubs, and Cambodia’s touristic treasures.”
Opening more options
For those who need to go to the hub of Shenzen (without stopping at Hong Kong first), it will be a useful gateway to the Greater Bay Area (without having to go through border control in Hong Kong too). The addition of tag-on flights (and I suspect, fifth freedom flights) to Siem Reap and Da Nang will open up more options for travellers who want to explore – or create business links for those who want to go beyond Bangkok and Dubai.
It shows the Emirate network still can grow and in new and interesting directions.
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