The airline plans to add new flights.
Emirates is the largest operator of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with 134 jets in the fleet. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Katie Zera)
Emirates announced plans to strengthen its African network further by introducing additional flights to Entebbe, Uganda, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Johannesburg, South Africa.
Since its first flight to Africa in 1986, Emirates has steadily grown its presence on the continent, now serving 20 passenger and cargo destinations.
“Africa has long been a priority region for Emirates, and we are committed to deepening our strategic focus of expansion and continued investment on the continent,” said Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ deputy president and chief commercial officer, in a news release. “The introduction of additional frequencies to Uganda, South Africa, and Ethiopia helps support the region’s growth and provides critical links using Dubai as a key gateway to emerging economies across Asia and the Middle East.”
Effective October 27, Emirates has increased operations between Dubai and Entebbe from five weekly flights to a daily service. This Boeing 777-300ER flight adds 718 seats per week, connecting Entebbe to onward destinations like Canada, the U.S., India, and the U.K.
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the carrier will increase frequency to Addis Ababa with a daily flight connecting Dubai.
Finally, a fourth daily flight to Johannesburg will be introduced on March 1, 2025, offering a morning departure from South Africa’s largest international airport. This brings Emirates’ operations back to pre-pandemic levels, with 49 weekly flights to South Africa, one of the airline’s most popular destinations on the continent.
Once all additional frequencies are activated, Emirates will offer 161 weekly flights between Africa and Dubai.
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