Emirates to add 14 Dubai–Durban flights over year-end period
The airline said it will operate a second daily service on selected dates in December 2026 and January 2027.
Event / data period: 2026-10-20
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Emirates said on 20 October that it will add 14 flights between Dubai and Durban across December 2026 and January 2027. The plan calls for a second daily service on 17–23 December and 2–8 January, using a three-class Boeing 777.
The added services will expand connection options through the airline’s Dubai hub. Emirates said the existing daily EK775 and EK776 flights will continue as scheduled; the 14 flights are planned future capacity, not reported traffic already carried.
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Dubai–Durban additional flight schedule
Year-end flight plan announced by Emirates on 20 October.
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Announcement of 14 additional Dubai–Durban flights
Second daily services are planned for 17–23 December 2026 and 2–8 January 2027.
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Additional flights and date ranges are recorded as planned services, as stated by the source.
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Transport figures stated by the source
Counts and frequencies announced by the source
- Planned additional flights
- 14 count
- 2026-10-20 · Forecast
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Figures are transcribed from the source announcement and retain its stated service scope and period.
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