Emirates Airline is set to introduce a third non-stop flight between Dubai and Melbourne, launching on 30 March 2025 with a newly retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The new flight will operate as EK404/405, departing Dubai at 9:15 PM and arriving in Melbourne at 5:40 PM the following day. The return flight will depart Melbourne at 11:55 PM, arriving in Dubai at 07:00 AM the next morning.
The aircraft features a four-class configuration, including:
- 8 First Class Suites
- 40 Business Class seats
- 24 Premium Economy seats
- 256 Economy Class seats
The Premium Economy cabin has been recognised as ‘Best in Class’ and offers a 38-inch pitch, are 19.5 inches wide, and recline 8 inches for enhanced comfort.
Business Class passengers will enjoy several premium features, including:
- Flat-bed seats with aisle access
- Personal mini-bar
- 23-inch HD personal screens
- A small in-cabin bar for mid-flight refreshments
This addition brings Emirates’ total weekly services to Australia to 77 across five gateways: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. The airline has also reinstated its second Perth service from 1 December, further expanding its Australian network.
The expansion comes alongside Emirates’ broader commitment to Australia, which includes employing hundreds of Australians globally, investing over $230 million in sponsorships, and supporting economic ties following the recent Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and Australia.
