Emirates reinstates daily Dubai to...

Route returns after a four-year hiatus

Emirates airline has relaunched a daily flight between the South Australian capital of Adelaide and Dubai in the UAE.

The reinstated service, which is back online after a four-year hiatus, offers passengers more than 4,200 weekly seats between Dubai and Adelaide.

Emirates’ flight EK440 departs Dubai at 02:00, arriving in Adelaide at 20:50. The return flight (EK441) will leave Adelaide at 22:40, arriving back at Dubai International Airport at 05:20 local time.

The Boeing 777-200LR aircraft servicing the route has 302 seats across two cabins, with 38 Business Class seats in a 2-2-2 configuration, alongside 264 seats in Economy Class.

Emirates’ return to Adelaide could have a significant impact on South Australia’s economy and tourism industry as the service will transport 220,400 passengers travel between Dubai and Adelaide every year.

South Australia Premier, Peter Malinauskas, said: “We're not just welcoming back a world-class airline; we're reopening South Australia's doors to the world, showcasing our beautiful state to over 220,000 potential visitors each year.

“This reconnection to Dubai and beyond will benefit our economy, creating jobs and opening up new opportunities for trade and tourism.”

Emirates’ Executive Vice President, Passenger Sales and Country Management, Nabil Sultan, added: “The return of our Adelaide service reinforces our commitment to expanding our Australia network, which now offers 70 weekly services across five Australian cities.

“Australia remains a priority market for Emirates and one that we have been deeply committed to for nearly three decades."

On 1 December 2024, Emirates will reinstate its second daily service to Perth, offering 77 weekly flights from Australia with the ability to transport 68,000 passengers per week to and from Australia, returning to its pre-pandemic capacity.

For more information, visit www.emirates.com

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