Emirates has touched down in Edinburgh for the first time since 2020. The Dubai based carrier returns to the Scottish capital with daily service between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) for the first time since the route was eliminated as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Edinburgh is Emirates’ 8th destination in the United Kingdom and second in Scotland, complementing its daily A380 service to Glasgow. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, had this to say about the carrier’s return to the Scottish capital:
“The UK is one of our most important markets, and we’re proud to reinstate our footprint in Scotland – a country that’s loved by visitors from around the world. Scottish customers can look forward to an elevated travel experience onboard, initially with our Boeing 777 ahead of our highly anticipated A350 arrival. With 14 weekly flights to and from the country – passengers can now easily connect to popular long-haul destinations such as Thailand, Australia, and of course, the vibrant city of Dubai.”
As mentioned above, the carrier is currently utilizing Boeing 777-200LR aircraft on the route though it will be replaced with Airbus A350 aircraft as those aircraft are delivered. The route was initially expected to launch with A350 service but those aircraft have been delayed. The new flight will operate on the following schedule:
Dubai (DXB) to Edinburgh (EDI)
EK XXX Departs: 2:50p Arrives: 7:05p
Edinburgh (EDI) to Dubai (DXB)
EK XXX Departs: 8:40p Arrives: 8:05a (+1)
Emirates joines Qatar Airways as the other Middle East Three (ME3) airline with service to the airport. Flights are currently on sale at Emirates.com.
Summary
Emirates has returned to Edinburgh for the first time in over four years. The Dubai based carrier will serve the Scottish capital daily using Boeing 777 aircraft until the carrier’s new Airbus A350s are placed into service. Edinburgh will be the 8th destination for Emirates in the UK, following London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, and Glasgow.
(Images courtesy Emirates)
