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Emirates launches first flight to Da Nang

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Da Nang, in coordination with Emirates Airline, Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company (AHT), and other relevant units, held a welcome ceremony on Monday evening for flight EK370 from Dubai to Da Nang, officially marking the debut of Emirates in the city.

Passengers arrived in Da Nang from Dubai on Monday evening. Photo: NGOC HA

Flight EK370, operated by Emirates, departed from Dubai at 9:00 am (local time), transited in Bangkok, and landed at Da Nang International Airport at 7:50 pm, bringing 333 international passengers to the city.

Representatives of the Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and related agencies presented welcome gifts to air passengers. Photo: NGOC HA

Upon landing, the aircraft was greeted with a traditional water cannon salute. Passengers were welcomed with performances of Vietnamese folk music, flowers, and souvenirs.

A musical performance held to welcome visitors to Da Nang. Photo: NGOC HA

This is the first flight in Emirates’ new scheduled service on the Dubai – Bangkok – Da Nang route, with four flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Mr. Nabil Sultan, Emirates’ Executive Vice President for Passenger Sales and Country Management, emphasised that the launch of the Dubai – Da Nang route is a pivotal part of the airline’s Southeast Asia expansion plan. It also reinforced Emirates’ commitment to supporting Viet Nam’s broader economic and tourism development goals through world-class air connectivity.

Tourists posed for a photo in traditional Vietnamese Ao Dai. Photo: NGOC HA

According to Mrs. Truong Thi Hong Hanh, Director of the Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Emirates’ new route connects Da Nang with more than 140 global destinations, including key markets such as the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Africa. This air service not only promotes tourism development but also expands opportunities for trade, investment, and cultural exchange, contributing to Da Nang’s international promotion under the message “Discover the stories of Danang”.

Source: Da Nang Today – baodanang.vn – Jun 2, 2025

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Emirates launches Dubai – Bangkok – Da Nang route: Strategic bridge between the Middle East and Southeast Asia

On Monday, Emirates, a globally recognised five-star airline, launched a new route connecting Dubai, Bangkok and Da Nang, the Da Nang Tourism Promotion Centre under the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced. This strategic development marks a major step forward in enhancing connectivity, trade, and tourism between the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Emirates has launched a new route connecting Dubai, Bangkok and Da Nang

In detail, Flight EK370 departed from Dubai at 09:00 am (local time), with a transit in Bangkok, and will arrive in Da Nang at 9:50pm (local time). In the reverse direction, Flight EK371 will leave Da Nang at 11:30pm, transit through Bangkok, and land in Dubai at 06:50am the following day.

Emirates operates this route with four flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, utilizing state-of-the-art Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, featuring 35 Business Class seats and 368 Economy Class seats.

This marks Da Nang as the third Vietnamese destination in Emirates’ network, following Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City.

In preparation for welcoming international visitors from the Middle East and CIS countries, Da Nang has implemented a series of comprehensive measures following Emirates’ announcement of the new route.

The city has developed and distributed specialized travel guides with market insights, service guidelines, and recommendations for Halal tourism products.

In addition, training programmes have been organized for tourism professionals to improve cultural competency in Islamic traditions and service standards for Middle Eastern travellers, aiming to enhance overall service quality.

Earlier, on April 30, 2025, at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, Emirates signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group. Under the partnership, Emirates and Sun Group jointly execute marketing and promotional campaigns to position Viet Nam as a premier destination across the airline’s global network.

The two organisations also explore opportunities to host familiarisation trips for media and travel agents from priority markets, enhancing awareness of Viet Nam’s diverse tourism offerings. In addition, the partnership includes promotional programmes and incentives to support travel companies in these key markets.

“The expansion of our network reflects Viet Nam’s growing appeal and our commitment to offering greater choice to travelers. Our partnership with Sun Group presents exciting opportunities to showcase Viet Nam’s culture, heritage, and natural beauty to a broader global audience,” said Mr Orhan Abbas, Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations – Far East at Emirates.

To ensure operational readiness and service excellence, the Da Nang International Airport has collaborated with Emirates to upgrade essential infrastructure, implement an automated immigration control system (Autogate), and prioritise safety and a seamless travel experience for all passengers.

In 2024, Da Nang welcomed 17,429 visitors from the Middle East, primarily from Israel, Saudi Arabia and Iran. As of January 2025, arrivals from the region reached 3,036, accounting for 0.7% of total international visitors, most notably from Saudi Arabia, Israel and Turkey.

Beyond the Middle East, Da Nang is also targeting emerging markets such as the CIS region, including Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, with seasonal charter flights from Astana and Almaty running from April to October 2025, further diversifying its inbound tourism portfolio.

The launch of Emirates’ new route marks a significant step in strengthening air connectivity between the Middle East and Central Viet Nam. It opens up new opportunities to attract travellers from the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, as well as from Europe via Emirates’ global hub in Dubai, connecting Da Nang with markets such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia and Thailand.

The move is expected to catalyze a fresh wave of international tourism and position Da Nang as an attractive destination in the Asia-Pacific region. It also reflects the city’s strategic efforts to diversify source markets and elevate service quality in alignment with global standards.

Source: Da Nang Today – baodanang.vn – Jun 2, 2025