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Emirates has begun regular Airbus A350 operations to Dammam, marking the airline’s first destination in Saudi Arabia served by its latest-generation aircraft.
The daily A350 flight, EK 827, departs Dubai at 7:30 am and arrives in Dammam at 7:50 am. The return leg, EK 828, leaves Dammam at 9:20 am and lands back in Dubai at 11:45 am.
Configured in three classes, the Emirates A350 offers 312 seats – 32 in Business Class with lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 layout, 21 in Premium Economy, and 259 in Economy. The aircraft has been designed for enhanced comfort on short- and medium-haul routes, featuring wider cabins, higher ceilings, quieter cabins, ergonomic seating, high-speed Wi-Fi, and Emirates’ award-winning ice entertainment system.
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The launch reflects Emirates’ ongoing investment in the Saudi market, where it has operated for over 30 years. The airline currently flies to four key cities in the Kingdom – Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina, and Dammam – offering multiple daily services using a mix of A380, Boeing 777, and A350 aircraft. These routes provide seamless connections via Dubai to over 140 destinations worldwide.
With Dammam joining the growing list of A350 destinations – including Mumbai, Edinburgh, Bahrain, Colombo, and Amman – Emirates has now inducted eight A350s into its fleet, with plans to serve 17 cities with the aircraft by the end of 2025.
