Dubai’s Emirates Airline will recommence a second daily service between Perth and Dubai from 1 December 2024.
The second daily service will be operated by the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in addition to Emirates’ A380 daily service.
The additional EK425 service will depart Dubai at 0915 and arrive in Perth at 0005 the following early morning, while the original EK420 service leaves Dubai at 0245 and arrives in Perth at 1720.
Emirates’ A380 seat 14 in first class and 76 in business. The 777-300ERs are smaller, with eight in first class and 42 in business class.
“Today’s announcement represents another important step forward in rebuilding WA’s aviation capacity and further strengthens Perth’s global reputation as the Western Gateway to Australia,” said Western Australia acting tourism minister, John Carey.
“We’re really proud to have brought back or secured new non-stop flights to 19 global cities since borders reopened, and this is just another vote of confidence in Western Australia as a tourism destination,” he added.
“The re-introduction of Emirates’ second daily service is great news as it will add significant capacity into the Perth market,” commented Perth airport chief operating officer, Scott Woodward.
“The Emirates network is extensive and links to more than 140 destinations world-wide which is great news for West Australian travellers, particularly those travelling through Dubai to the UK and Europe.”