Emirates, the largest airline in the Middle East, has relaunched its Adelaide-Dubai daily service, flying a Boeing 777-200LR between both cities.
The reintroduced service offers passengers over 4,200 weekly seats between Dubai and the South Australian capital. The Boeing 777-200LR aircraft has 302 seats across two cabins, with 38 Business Class seats set in a 2-2-2 configuration, alongside 264 seats in Economy Class.
This reinstatement will enable over 220,400 passengers to travel between Dubai and Adelaide per year. This highlights the airline’s commitment to South Australia and meeting the surging travel demand to and from the region.
Emirates’ return will see a positive impact on South Australia’s economy and tourism industry. The tourism expenditure of daily direct non-stop Emirates flights is estimated by the South Australian Tourism Commission to generate more than $62 million per year and create more than 315 full-time equivalent tourism-related jobs for South Australians.
Emirates SkyCargo will further enhance trade links between South Australia and the wider world including key markets across the Middle East, Europe and USA. Each daily flight will offer 14 tons of cargo space, totaling 196 tons weekly between Dubai and Adelaide.
Peter Malinauskas Premier – South Australia
“The return of Emirates’ daily service to Adelaide is significant for South Australia. We’re not just welcoming back a world-class airline; we’re re-opening South Australia’s doors to the world, showcasing our beautiful state to over 220,000 potential visitors each year. This reconnection to Dubai and beyond will benefit our economy, creating jobs and opening up new opportunities for trade and tourism. With an estimated $160 million annual economic impact, including $62 million in tourism expenditure, this service will play a crucial role in our state’s growth. This is a clear vote of confidence in South Australia’s future, and we’re ready to make the most of it.”
Zoe Bettison, South Australian Minister for Tourism, added that, “Last night we welcomed the first of the more than 220,000 Emirates passengers that are set to touch down in South Australia each year thanks to the daily return of this major international airline. Now South Australia is even more appealing to some of our key international markets, as Emirates eases the connection between our great state and over 140 destinations worldwide. Emirates’ return will be a major player in our efforts to grow the state’s international market, which is currently worth $1.3 billion to South Australia’s visitor economy. I look forward to seeing South Australia in Emirates’ global marketing programs, showcasing why we are a must-visit destination.”
Nabil Sultan, Emirates’ Executive Vice President, Passenger Sales and Country Management, also highlighted the significance of reinstated Adelaide service and Emirates’ commitment to expanding Australia network, which now offers 70 weekly services across five Australian cities.
Brenton Cox, Adelaide Airport Managing Director, emphasized the role of this service in enhancing tourism economy, trade and broader economy, as well as in opening up export opportunities for local producers.
