The non-stop service to the Czech Republic's capital city is the third new route to be announced by Emirates for 2010. Services to Tokyo begin in March followed by Amsterdam in May. More announcements are on the way, supported by continuing aircraft deliveries. The Prague route will be Emirates 24th European destination.
Sheikh Ahmed, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airlines stated that the airline has "already been carrying passengers from the Czech Republic through existing European points, such as Vienna." Now, customers can fly direct from Prague to Dubai, and onwards to Asia and the Far East, bringing more convenience and reduced traveling time.
The Czech Republic has become increasingly prominent on the European tourism map, allowing the launch of service to open up a new trade channel, offering a continuing resurgence of cargo traffic globally. Emerging markets, such as the Czech Republic, play an important role in that equation.
Starting on July 1, 2010, Emirates will leave Dubai at 10:30 am and arrive in Prague at 2:50 pm with a flight time of around six hours. The return flight departs Prague at 4:20 pm and gets into Dubai at 12:15 am the following day.
