Emirates welcomed back to the capital by Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Emirates has officially relaunched flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dubai for the first time since the Covid suspension.

The airport announced in May that the “eagerly awaited” return of daily flights to Dubai from the capital would resume on November 4.

To mark the service touching down in Edinburgh for the first time since 2020, the Emirates Boeing 777 was welcomed by members of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Customers will be able to travel on the service, which have been suspended since the pandemic, to Dubai from Edinburgh on an A350 aircraft, fitted out with 32 lie-flat seats in business class, 21 seats in premium economy, and 259 economy class seats.

Emirates flights have returned for first time since 2020. Emirates via Supplied

Services from Dubai to Edinburgh will run daily, offering customers 14 weekly flights to/from the country, taking off at 2.50pm and landing at 7.05pm, with services from Edinburgh to Dubai taking off at 8.40pm and arriving at 8.05am.

Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh Airport said: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Emirates back to Edinburgh to resume that direct connection between Scotland’s capital and one of the world’s most sought out destinations in Dubai.

“Direct connectivity to Dubai is something that will be welcomed by both business and leisure passengers, while the onward connections through the vast Emirates network also opens up a plethora of opportunities for travel.

“The return of Emirates has been one we have all been excited about and we are already looking forward to the introduction of the airline’s first A350, which offers passengers the chance to experience Emirates’ acclaimed Premium Economy product and its brand new Business Class cabin.”

Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and chief commercial officer said: “The UK is one of our most important markets, and we’re proud to reinstate our footprint in Scotland – a country that’s loved by visitors from around the world.

“Scottish customers can look forward to an elevated travel experience onboard, initially with our Boeing 777 ahead of our highly anticipated A350 arrival. With 14 weekly flights to and from the country – passengers can now easily connect to popular long-haul destinations such as Thailand, Australia, and of course, the vibrant city of Dubai.

“The ample cargo capacity will also help support more industries across Scotland – offering more efficient and reliable transport solutions for businesses across the region to access international markets more quickly to meet demand. We’re excited to be back in Scotland’s capital and look forward to welcoming our passengers back onboard.”