Phuket, Thailand. Photo: Shutterstock Emirates is expanding its operations in Thailand by introducing a third daily flight between Dubai and Phuket, boosting capacity to one of the country's most popular tourist destinations while bringing its latest Airbus A350 and Premium Economy cabin to the route.
The additional daily service will increase Emirates' Phuket schedule to 21 weekly flights, operated by a mix of Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777 aircraft.
The airline said the new flight is aimed at meeting strong summer travel demand from Europe and the Middle East while giving passengers greater flexibility and more convenient connection options.
Phuket, Thailand. Photo: ShutterstockFlight EK390 will depart Dubai at 10:40 p.m., arriving in Phuket at 8:10 a.m. the following day. The return service, EK391, will leave Phuket at 10:00 a.m. and arrive back in Dubai at 1:05 p.m.
The schedule has been designed to improve connections for travelers arriving in Dubai from European cities including Manchester, Amsterdam, London, Paris, and Frankfurt, as well as from Kuwait and Bahrain>. The new service also provides easier onward connections from Phuket to destinations including Madrid, Munich, Birmingham, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Edinburgh, Zurich, and Amman.
Photo credit: EmiratesThe new route will be operated by Emirates' three-class Airbus A350-900, featuring 32 lie-flat Business Class seats, 28 Premium Economy seats, and 238 Economy Class seats.
Passengers traveling in Premium Economy can expect extra legroom, upgraded dining, curated amenities, and a checked baggage allowance of 35 kilograms, alongside 10 kilograms of carry-on baggage.
The A350 also introduces Emirates' latest onboard technology, including a new generation of its ice inflight entertainment system with 4K HDR displays, improved satellite-powered Wi-Fi, wireless charging in Business Class, and electronically controlled window blinds in premium cabins.
The new daytime return flight from Phuket will also strengthen Emirates' cargo network by providing additional capacity for shipments such as perishables, electronic components, and general freight, with improved onward connections through Dubai to Europe, Africa, North America, and the Gulf region.
The latest expansion builds on Emirates' continued investment in Thailand, following the renovation of its lounge at Suvarnabhumi Airport, the opening of its Emirates World Store in Bangkok, and the launch of fifth freedom services linking Bangkok with Siem Reap and Da Nang.