Emirates Boosts Dubai‑Durban Capacity with Extra Festive Flights
Emirates announced it will add extra flights between Dubai and Durban for the upcoming festive period, giving travellers more choice when travelling to or from South Africa.
Extra Festive Flights
The airline will operate additional services on selected dates from 18 December 2026 to 23 December 2026 and from 2 January 2027 to 8 January 2027.
Flight Details
For the Durban‑to‑Dubai leg, flight EK2536 will depart Durban at 12.15pm local time and arrive in Dubai at 10.30pm local time. For the Dubai‑to‑Durban leg, flight EK2535 will leave Dubai at 4am local time and land in Durban at 10.30am local time. All times are local.
Existing Service Continues
Emirates’ regular daily flight will remain unchanged, with EK776 departing Durban at 6.40pm and arriving in Dubai at 5.15am the following day, and the return EK775 departing Dubai at 10.15am and reaching Durban at 4.45pm.
New Economy Comfort Feature
In other aviation news, Emirates is introducing a new U‑Dream Headrest for Economy Class passengers from 2027. The cushioned headrest provides extra support, can be adjusted to suit different seating positions and is designed to help passengers relax during the flight. It will be rolled out on selected Emirates flights.
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