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Emirates expands services with A350 flights to Mumbai and Ahmedabad

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Sir Tim Clark President, Emirates Airline | Emirates Airline

By Sky Industry News

Jan 24, 2025

Emirates is set to introduce its Airbus A350 aircraft to India, marking a significant expansion of its services in the region. Starting January 26, the A350 will operate daily flights to Mumbai and Ahmedabad, becoming the fifth destination in the airline's network served by this aircraft.

The introduction of the A350 aims to enhance travel experiences for customers, showcasing Emirates' latest interiors and industry-first technologies. This move highlights Emirates' commitment to its Indian clientele and offers improved comfort on board.

Flights from Dubai to Mumbai will operate under flight numbers EK502 and EK503. EK502 is scheduled to leave Dubai at 13:15 local time, reaching Mumbai at 17:50. The return flight, EK503, will depart Mumbai at 19:20 and arrive in Dubai at 21:05.

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For Ahmedabad, flights will run as EK538 and EK539. EK538 will depart Dubai at 22:50, arriving in Ahmedabad at 02:55 the following day. The return flight, EK539, leaves Ahmedabad at 04:25 and reaches Dubai by 06:15.

This development follows recent launches of A350 operations to Edinburgh, Kuwait, and Bahrain. In addition to these new services, Emirates continues to serve Mumbai and Bangalore with daily flights on its flagship A380 aircraft. The airline provides nine destinations across India with a total of 167 flights each week.

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