Emirates has announced seven additional destinations to be served by its growing A350 fleet, marking the aircraft’s first appearance in Africa and Southeast Asia as the airline continues its strategic network expansion.
The Dubai-based carrier will deploy the next-generation aircraft featuring its latest premium cabin innovations to Tunis, Amman, Istanbul, Dammam, Ho Chi Minh City, Baghdad, and Oslo between June and September 2025.
This expansion leverages the A350’s operational flexibility while offering passengers in more cities the opportunity to experience Emirates’ newest cabin products, including its latest Business Class and Premium Economy offerings.
“Our strategic A350 expansion across diverse geographies leverages the aircraft’s operational flexibility and efficiency, while offering more customers expanded premium travel options,” said Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates Airline.
Phased implementation across regions
The deployment will follow a staggered schedule with the first new destinations launching in June:
- Tunis: Six weekly flights (except Tuesdays) starting June 1
- Amman: Daily service beginning June 1
- Istanbul: Daily operations commencing July 1
- Dammam: First A350 service to Saudi Arabia starting July 1
- Ho Chi Minh City: Daily flights beginning August 1, marking the A350’s Southeast Asia debut
- Baghdad: Three weekly services (Monday, Wednesday, Sunday) from August 3
- Oslo: Daily operations from September 1
Emirates will also increase A350 frequencies to existing destinations, with Bahrain becoming a nearly all-A350 operation through the addition of a third daily flight from June 1. Kuwait will receive a second A350 service starting October 1.
Additionally, Bologna will welcome its first A350 on June 1, a month earlier than previously announced.
Enhanced passenger experience
The Emirates A350 features a three-class configuration accommodating 312 passengers, with 32 next-generation lie-flat Business Class seats, 21 Premium Economy seats, and 259 Economy Class seats.
Passengers can expect numerous technological enhancements throughout the aircraft, including wireless charging in Business Class, electric window blinds with the Emirates Ghaf tree motif, digital inflight menus, and a next-generation ice inflight entertainment system with 4K displays.
The airline plans to announce additional A350 routes, including long-haul destinations, as more aircraft join its fleet.
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