Emirates has announced that it will restart flights to Algiers, Alberia, boosting its African network to 21 destinations, and representing a full restoration of the airline’s operations into North Africa.
Starting 9th November 2021, Emirates will operate twice-weekly flights between Dubai International Airport and Algiers’ Houari Boumediene Airport. The return flight will be linked with Tunis, meaning that the flight will operate from Algiers to Dubai via Tunis. The flights will run with the following schedule:
- Dubai-Algiers
- Departure time: 09:30
- Arrival time: 14:00
- Flight time: 7 hours and 30 minutes
- Flight number: EK757
- Frequency: Tuesdays and Thursdays
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- Algiers-Tunis
- Departure time: 17:00
- Arrival time: 18:20
- Flight time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Flight number: EK758
- Frequency: Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Tunis-Dubai
- Departure time: 19:20
- Arrival time: 03:55 (the next day)
- Flight time: 5 hours and 35 minutes
- Flight number: EK758
- Frequency: Tuesdays and Thursdays
These flights will be operated by Boeing B777 aircraft featuring Business and Economy Class cabins.
Emirates says that with the easing of travel restrictions, and the acceleration of passenger demand, it is advancing its plans to expand its presence across Africa, and will operate 116-weekly flights into the continent with the addition of Algiers.
Meanwhile, Emirates recently announced that it has extended its partnership with Qantas until 2028.
Featured image by Emirates
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