Travellers flying between Dubai and Phuket will soon have more options, as Emirates expands its services to Thailand’s largest island.

The airline has announced a third daily flight between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Phuket, increasing its schedule to 21 flights a week.

Here’s what the new service means for travellers.

When does the new flight operate?

The additional daily service operates on the following schedule (local time):

• EK390: Departs Dubai at 10:40pm and arrives in Phuket at 8:10am the next day.
• EK391: Departs Phuket at 10:00am and lands in Dubai at 1:05pm.

The new schedule offers passengers greater flexibility and an early morning arrival in Phuket.

Why is Emirates adding another flight?

The airline says demand for travel to Phuket continues to grow.

The extra daily service will:

• Increase Emirates’ Phuket operations to 21 weekly flights.
• Offer more travel choices for UAE passengers.
• Improve connections for travellers flying through Dubai from Europe and the Middle East.
• Support growing tourism between the UAE and Thailand.

Which destinations benefit from better connections?

Travellers will benefit from greater flexibility with additional travel options to the popular resort destination, including an early morning arrival that is ideal for customers connecting via Dubai from European cities including Manchester, Amsterdam, London, Paris and Frankfurt, as well as from Kuwait and Bahrain. The new flight will also provide convenient onward connections from Phuket to key destinations across Europe and the Middle East, including Madrid, Munich, Birmingham, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Edinburgh, Zurich and Amman.

Why is Phuket so popular?

Phuket remains one of Thailand’s top holiday destinations, attracting visitors with its:

• White-sand beaches.
• Island-hopping opportunities.
• Vibrant nightlife.
• Luxury resorts.
• Rich cultural attractions.
• Water sports and outdoor activities.