Emirates will introduce a third daily non-stop service between Dubai and Melbourne from 30 March 2025.
The flight will be operated by a newly upgraded four-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, equipped with the airline’s premium economy products and the latest generation of business class seats.
The airline currently operates two daily non-stop flights between Dubai and Melbourne using four-class Airbus A380s, and a daily flight between Dubai and Melbourne via Singapore using a Boeing 777-300ER.
Emirates operations between Singapore and Melbourne will cease on March 30, and the airline plans to operate a third direct Dubai-Melbourne flight and a fourth Dubai-Singapore flight with the new flights.
The new third daily non-stop service will operate as follows:
- Flight EK404 will depart Dubai at 21:15 and arrive in Melbourne at 17:40 the following day.
- Return flight EK405 will depart Melbourne at 23:55 and arrive in Dubai at 07:00 the following day.
Emirates’ recently refurbished Boeing 777 includes eight first class suites, 40 business class seats, 24 premium economy seats and 256 economy class seats.
Emirates also reinstated its second Perth service on 1 December. as reported Travel news.