Emirates adds 14 Dubai–Durban flights over the December and January holidays

Emirates announced on Oct. 20, 2026 that it will scale up flights to Durban for the festive season with 14 additional flights across December and January .

The extra service is a second daily flight on Dec. 17–23, 2026 and Jan. 2–8, 2027, flown by a three-class Boeing 777. EK2535 departs Dubai at 04:00 and arrives in Durban at 10:30; EK2536 departs Durban at 12:15 and arrives in Dubai at 22:30. The existing daily EK775/EK776 continues as scheduled.

Tickets are on sale at emirates.com, in the Emirates app and through travel agents. The release lists unlimited free date changes on tickets to Dubai in all cabins, one free change to other destinations, Hold My Fare for 24 hours at no fee, and reduced refund fees. Check the fare rules for your ticket class (as of Oct 21, 2026; confirm on emirates.com).

The number: 14 extra flights. What to do: If you are traveling Dec. 17–23 or Jan. 2–8, compare the extra EK2535 against the regular flight.

Sources

• Emirates media centre, Oct. 20, 2026: https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/home-for-the-holidays-emirates-to-scale-up-flights-to-durban-for-festive-season/