Emirates launches first direct Dubai-Helsinki flights
Dubai: Emirates operated its first flight from Dubai to Helsinki, introducing the only year-round direct link between the UAE and Finland on October 1. Flight EK167 departed at 7.30am with a near-full passenger and cargo load, including a VIP delegation and media. The service will operate daily on an Airbus A350, which seats 298 passengers across Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins.…
Emirates launched its inaugural direct flight from Dubai to Helsinki on October 1, establishing the sole year-round link between the UAE and Finland. The inaugural service, operated by an Airbus A350 seating 298 passengers, departed at 7:30am with a nearly full load of passengers and cargo. Among the passengers were VIP delegations from both nations, as well as media representatives.
The daily service will be carried out on an Airbus A350, offering a menu featuring Finnish dishes such as juniper-marinated salmon, seared venison, and lingonberry cheesecake. The route connects Helsinki to nearly 140 destinations, all accessible via Emirates' network, including major cities in Australia, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
The first flight also carried up to 16 tonnes of cargo through Emirates SkyCargo, facilitating trade between Finland and the UAE. Officials from both countries, including ministers and business leaders, joined the inaugural flight, underscoring the strategic significance of the route in fostering cooperation between the two nations.
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