Emirates announced three additional flights per week to the Swedish capital of Stockholm, starting from 8th December 2017.
The new scheduled flights will be added to meet the growing demand for travel on the route, particularly during the winter season. Since launching its current daily scheduled service in September 2013, Emirates has witnessed continual demand for both inbound and outbound travel. The introduction of the three additional flights on every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is in response to the increased demand.
The three new weekly flights will enhance Swedens global long-haul connectivity, offering passengers travelling from Stockholm the chance to reach over 70 Emirates destinations in Asia, Australasia, Africa, and the Middle East.
The new Emirates flight EK155 will commence from 8th December, departing Dubai at 1500, and arriving in Stockholm Arlanda Airport at 1845. The return flight EK156 will depart from Stockholm at 2110, arriving at Dubai International Airport at 0630 the following day.
The timing of the three additional flights provides easier connections between Stockholm and a number of popular East Asian and African destinations. Travellers can now seamlessly connect, with a short transit through Emirates Dubai hub, with popular destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, Colombo in Sri Lanka, Manila in the Philippines, and Cape Town and Durban in South Africa. Passengers can now also connect to Emirates direct flight to Auckland in New Zealand with travel times to Indian Ocean destinations including Mauritius, the Maldives (Male) and the Seychelles (Mahé) also benefiting from the improved flight connectivity.
The timing of the new flights also makes Dubai itself an even more favourable option for a long weekend or short break, the early morning arrival time allowing travellers from Sweden the whole day to kick start a holiday or short break in the UAE.
While providing choice and convenience for both Swedish customers travelling to Dubai and beyond for work or leisure, Emirates inbound passenger and cargo operations have consistently made a positive impact on Swedens tourism, trade, investment, and employment. Keen to build on its already significant economic contribution, Emirates is optimistic the three extra weekly flights between Dubai and Stockholm will both meet existing demand and stimulate further trade growth and visitor numbers.