Dubai-based Emirates has launched daily flights between Dubai in the UAE and Shenzhen in China, making the city the first in mainland China to receive Emirates’ retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER.
This move sees Shenzhen become Emirates’ fourth destination in mainland China, joining Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou on the airline’s expanding network.
China’s fourth largest city and a renowned tech hub, Shenzhen also offers visitors a vibrant tourism scene, with attractions such as culture-rich theme park Window of the World tourism resort OCT East, home to hiking trails, hotels and golf courses.
The new route will operate daily, departing Dubai International Airport (DXB) at 10:05am and arriving in Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX) at 10:00pm. The return flight leaves SZX at 11:55pm, landing in Dubai at 3:40am the following day.
The retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER on this route offers 332 seats, including 8 private First Class suites, 40 lie-flat Business Class seats, 24 Premium Economy seats, and 260 Economy seats, providing passengers with enhanced comfort and choice.
Commenting on the launch, Adnan Kazim, COO at Emirates, said: “Our expansion into Shenzhen opens new doors for business and economic exchange between this technological powerhouse and global markets.”
Emirates’ retrofit programme is progressing at pace, with one aircraft receiving a comprehensive refresh every three weeks. Since the programme began in late 2022, 60 aircraft have been retrofitted, and the airline plans to serve 44 cities with its upgraded Boeing 777 and A380 aircraft by September 2025, expanding to more than 70 cities by the end of 2026.
Alongside Shenzhen, Emirates operates double daily services to both Beijing and Shanghai, and daily flights to Guangzhou.
Dubai-based Emirates Group, which comprises Emirates and Dnata, has seen profits soar in the last year, reaching record highs to become the world’s most profitable airline.
Source : ConnectingTravel.com
