update (08 April 2021): Emirates flights from South Africa will remain suspended until 15 April 2021, in line with government directives that restrict the entry of travellers originating from South Africa into the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
update (15 February 2021): Emirates has extended its ban on flights to South Africa until at least 10 March 2021!
update (01 February 2021): Emirates has extended its ban on flights to South Africa until 12 February 2021!
update (22 January 2021): According to Emirates' website, travellers will not be able to enter Dubai if they have been in South Africa within 10 days of departure to Dubai. This includes transiting in other countries within 10 days before travelling to Dubai.
The largest airline of the United Arab Emirates and the flag carrier of the Emirate of Dubai, Emirates, has announced that it will be temporarily suspending all flights to and from South Africa. According to the airline, the suspension will run from 16 January 2021 to 28 January 2021 due to operational reasons. The last flights to Emirates' three South African gateways will be on 15 January 2021 per the schedule below:
- EK772 Dubai > Cape Town on 15 January 2021
- EK775 Dubai > Johannesburg > Durban on 15 January 2021
- EK763 Dubai > Johannesburg on 15 January 2021
Customers holding tickets with final destinations in South Africa from 16 January 2021 to 28 January 2021 will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin. Affected customers are advised to contact their travel agent or Emirates contact centre for rebooking options. We'll keep you posted!
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