Emirates has announced a fifth weekly flight on its Dubai–Antananarivo route via Seychelles, starting December 13, 2024.
This seasonal enhancement, running for four weeks, responds to increased travel demand during the peak holiday period.
The additional Friday service will increase overall capacity to over 1,800 seats weekly in each direction, offering travellers greater flexibility.
Emirates’ Dubai–Antananarivo route
Launched in September, Emirates’ Madagascar route has gained significant traction.
The additional flight supports travel between Dubai, Seychelles, Madagascar, and major international destinations across Europe, the US, and Asia.
Emirates aims to accommodate travellers with cultural ties to Madagascar, including communities with roots in Sri Lanka, France, and China. "With growing demand from diverse traveller segments, this enhancement aligns with our commitment to offer seamless global connectivity," a senior official from Emirates noted.
For Seychelles nationals, visa-free access to Dubai makes it a particularly attractive option for leisure and stopover travel.
Effective 13 December 2024 until 10 January 2025, flights EK707 and EK708 are scheduled to operate with timings as follows (all times are local):
How to book tickets?
The added flight, operating as EK707 and EK708, will feature the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a three-class layout, accommodating First Class, Business, and Economy passengers.
Tickets are now available through Emirates’ website, app, retail outlets, and travel agents.
Luxury in the skies
Passengers on the expanded route will enjoy Emirates’ premium services, including regionally inspired meals crafted by award-winning chefs and over 6,500 inflight entertainment options through the airline’s ice system.
"The experience is designed to make every journey memorable," Emirates highlighted.
With 360 seats per flight, the service caters to leisure and business travellers, connecting them to popular destinations such as the UK, mainland China, Sri Lanka, and the UAE. This boost is expected to meet the needs of Madagascar’s diverse communities and global tourists.