Emirates will resume its daily flight services to Beirut, Lebanon, and Baghdad, Iraq, starting February 1, 2025, marking a significant expansion of its operations to both cities.
The Dubai-based airline confirmed this development in a statement to Khaleej Times on Friday, revealing its plans to increase connectivity to these key Middle Eastern destinations.
For Beirut, Emirates will operate daily flights using its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which will offer three classes of service.
This aircraft, known for its spacious cabins and enhanced amenities, will provide a total of over 5,000 seats per week, ensuring passengers a comfortable journey between Dubai and the Lebanese capital.
The daily flights will be scheduled as follows: flight EK953 will depart Dubai at 11:30 am, landing in Beirut at 2:00 pm local time. The return flight, EK954, will depart Beirut at 3:30 pm, arriving in Dubai at 9:20 pm.
In addition to the daily services, Emirates plans to further increase its operations to Beirut from April 1, 2025. A second daily service, EK957/958, will be introduced with a morning departure from Dubai at 7:30 am, arriving in Beirut at 10:30 am.
The return flight, EK958, will leave Beirut at 12:05 pm, reaching Dubai at 4:55 pm. This added service will further enhance connectivity for passengers traveling to and from Beirut, as well as offer more flexibility in flight timings.
Emirates’ service to Baghdad will also return with daily flights, operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft. For the schedule, on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday, EK941 will depart Dubai at 8:05 am, arriving in Baghdad at 9:50 am.
The return flight, EK942, will depart Baghdad at 11:25 am, arriving back in Dubai at 2:35 pm.
On Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Emirates will operate flight EK943, departing Dubai at 1:00 pm and arriving in Baghdad at 2:25 pm. EK944 will depart Baghdad at 3:55 pm and return to Dubai at 7:10 pm.
The addition of these flights reinforces Emirates’ commitment to providing increased connectivity and more choices for travelers between Dubai and these important regional cities.
With an extensive network of more than 140 destinations worldwide, passengers will be able to seamlessly connect to global locations from Beirut and Baghdad.
Emirates’ decision to resume services to both cities is in response to growing demand for air travel to and from Lebanon and Iraq, as well as its strategy to restore and expand operations following the challenges posed by the global pandemic.
The airline has continuously enhanced its services to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers while offering a premium travel experience.
As Emirates ramps up its presence in the Middle East, these services to Beirut and Baghdad further strengthen Dubai’s position as a key global aviation hub.