As part of its network expansion, Emirates has announced that it will start daily services to Phuket from December 10, 2012. The flight will be operated by an Airbus aircraft, EK378 which will depart Dubai at 12.45 pm and arrive at Phuket International Airport at 9.55 pm. The return flight, EK379 will depart at 12.35 am the following day and arrive at Dubai International Airport at 04. 35 am.
"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. We have always had a strong affiliation with Thailand and have been operating flights to Bangkok since 1990," said Tim Clark, President Emirates. "Thailand is an important market for Emirates, we currently operate four daily flights between Dubai and Bangkok, including one with our A380 aircraft. We are confident that Phuket will prove a popular destination for our passengers, especially those from the UAE, Middle East and Europe," added Clark. Phuket will become the 15th route launch for the airline this year and the second in South East Asia following on from Ho Chi Minh City in June. With a fleet of 178 aircraft Emirates currently flies to 125 destinations in 74 countries.
Click here to see the original article>"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. We have always had a strong affiliation with Thailand and have been operating flights to Bangkok since 1990," said Tim Clark, President Emirates. "Thailand is an important market for Emirates, we currently operate four daily flights between Dubai and Bangkok, including one with our A380 aircraft. We are confident that Phuket will prove a popular destination for our passengers, especially those from the UAE, Middle East and Europe," added Clark. Phuket will become the 15th route launch for the airline this year and the second in South East Asia following on from Ho Chi Minh City in June. With a fleet of 178 aircraft Emirates currently flies to 125 destinations in 74 countries.