Heading home to South Africa or visiting for the holidays?
Emirates is adding extra flights between Dubai and Durban on selected dates this December and January. If you’re planning a trip between the UAE and South Africa this festive season, there will be more flight options to choose from.
The additional flights will operate on the following dates.
- December 18 to 23, 2026
- January 2 to 8, 2027
Flying from Durban to Dubai
- Flight number EK2536
- Departure from Durban at 12.15pm
- Arrival in Dubai at 10.30pm
Flying from Dubai to Durban
- Flight number EK2535
- Departure from Dubai at 4am
- Arrival in Durban at 10.30am
All times are local.
The additional service is scheduled to operate on a three-class Boeing 777-300ER. Emirates’ existing daily flight will continue to operate as usual, EK776 departing Durban at 6.40pm and arriving in Dubai at 5.15am the following day. EK775 The return flight departs Dubai at 10.15am and arrives in Durban at 4.45pm.
The extra departures will give travellers more flexibility during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
In other aviation news, Emirates is giving Economy Class passengers something new to look forward to, with its U-Dream Headrest set to be introduced from 2027. The new cushioned headrest has been designed to provide extra support, helping passengers get more comfortable during their flight. It can be adjusted to suit different seating positions, making it easier to settle in and relax. The headrest is set to be introduced on selected Emirates flights, bringing an added comfort feature to the airline’s Economy Class cabins.
We got a sneak peek at what the new U-Dream Headrest looks like, so if you’re curious about what to expect, take a look below.
Planning a trip? Visit emirates.com to check flight availability and fares.
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