Emirates plans to increase its Dubai-Johannesburg route to four flights daily starting from March 1, 2026, using a three-class Boeing 777-300ER.
The additional frequency follows the introduction of a second A380 on the route from September 2023.
This expansion restores the route to its pre-COVID peak frequency, which was initially established in 2014, with 49 weekly flights across three gateways.
Emirates continues to strengthen its partnerships with South African airlines for codeshare and interline options, supporting the country’s tourism and economic goals.
Adnan Kazim, Emirates deputy president and chief commercial officer shared:
“South Africa has long been a highly popular destination for both leisure and business travellers connecting to and through Dubai, and the fourth daily flight enables us to better serve the growing demand for travel to and from the market.
“We’d like to extend our thanks to the South African authorities for their partnership and support in securing this new service, which reinstates the capacity we offered South Africa pre-pandemic, with 49 weekly flights, across three gateways.
“As we reflect on nearly three decades of operations to the market, we remain committed to driving inbound travel to South Africa, supporting the government as they aim make tourism the leading economic contributor and vehicle for transformation, as well as encouraging more inwards investment to the country.”
