Emirates has fast-tracked the launch of its Airbus A350 on the Dubai–Muscat route, introducing day by day flights forward of schedule to accommodate rising summer time journey demand. Initially set to start on July 1, the service started one week earlier, providing passengers enhanced consolation, higher connectivity, and a extra refined journey expertise between the UAE and Oman.
Optimised Timings for International Connections
The A350 service options in a single day departures, strategically timed to facilitate onward journeys to main international locations:
- Flight EK 866 departs Dubai at 2:15am, arriving in
Muscat at 3:30am - Flight EK 867 returns from Muscat at 4:40am, touchdown in Dubai at 5:55am
These timings guarantee easy connections to hubs throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, particularly for transit passengers.
Subsequent-Era Consolation on the A350
The brand new A350 plane gives a three-class configuration with 312 seats:
- 32
Enterprise Class lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 structure - 21
Premium Economic system seats organized 2-3-2 - 259 Economic system Class seats in a 3-3-3 structure
Passengers can take pleasure in:
- Wider aisles and better ceilings for a extra spacious cabin
- Emirates’ latest in-flight leisure system
- Excessive-speed Wi-Fi connectivity
- Enhanced seat ergonomics and trendy lighting methods for added consolation on brief and medium-haul flights
Muscat Amongst First to Obtain A350 within the Area
With seven A350s presently in its fleet, Emirates has deployed the plane to pick out locations together with Kuwait, Bahrain, Dammam, Amman, Mumbai, Edinburgh, Tunis, Colombo, and Ahmedabad. Muscat’s early inclusion underscores Emirates’ long-term dedication to the Oman market. By the tip of 2025, Emirates goals to function the A350 on 17 international routes, supporting its wider community enlargement.
Extra Flights to Meet Summer season Journey Demand
To handle peak summer time journey, Emirates has additionally elevated frequency on the Dubai–Muscat route:
- Flight EK 862 (added service) departs Dubai at 7:55am, arriving in Muscat at 9:05am
- Flight EK 863 returns from Muscat at 11:25am, touchdown in Dubai at 12:30pm
These extra Thursday and Saturday flights supply larger flexibility for weekend travellers and vacationers.
