Emirates to launch Dubai-Phuket flights

PHUKET: Emirates is to launch daily flights from Dubai to Phuket from December 10, making the island Emirates’ second destination in Thailand.

Monday 6 August 2012, 04:05PM

Emirates is to launch daily flights from Dubai to Phuket from December 10.

Operated by a three-class Airbus aircraft, EK378 will depart Dubai at 12:45 and arrive at Phuket International Airport at 21:55.

The return flight, EK379 will depart at 00:35 the following day and arrive at Dubai International Airport at 04:35.

“Emirates is looking forward to the launch of our non-stop, daily service to Phuket, which will be just in time for the holiday season,” said Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline.

“We have always had a strong affiliation with Thailand and have been operating flights to Bangkok since 1990.

“Thailand is an important market for Emirates; we currently operate four flights a day between Dubai and Bangkok, including one with our Airbus A380 aircraft.

“We are confident that Phuket will prove a popular destination for our passengers, especially those from the UAE, the Middle East and Europe.”

Fares for flights from Phuket to Dubai start from:

Economy class B23,400 (Travel from 11 DEC 12 till 31 MAR 13) Ticket needs to be issued by 31 DEC 12

Business class B47,700 (Travel from 11 DEC 12 till 31 MAR 13) Ticket needs to be issued by 31 DEC 12

First class B92,000

Fares for flights from Phuket to Europe (via Dubai) start from:

Economy class B32,400 (Travel from 11 DEC 12 till 31 MAR 13) Ticket needs to be issued by 31 DEC 12

Business class B97,200 (Travel from 11 DEC 12 till 31 MAR 13) Ticket needs to be issued by 31 DEC 12

First class B189,000

Fares are subject to seat availability and exclusive of fuel surcharge and airport taxes. Above fares are return fares.