Emirates is expanding its South African network from 01 July 2026, introducing a third daily flight between Dubai and Cape Town and reinstating a fourth daily service between Dubai and Johannesburg. The move will give travellers more flexibility, improved connections and additional seat capacity on one of Southern Africa's busiest international routes.
Third daily Dubai-Cape Town service
From 01 July 2026, Emirates will operate three daily flights between Dubai and Cape Town.
The new service will operate as:
- EK778: Dubai (10:25) – Cape Town (18:05)
- EK779: Cape Town (20:00) – Dubai (07:25 the following day)
The evening departure from Cape Town is particularly attractive for travellers connecting onwards through Dubai to Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Australasia.
Fourth daily Dubai-Johannesburg flight returns
Johannesburg will also benefit from increased capacity as Emirates reintroduces a fourth daily service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Dubai.
The additional flights will operate as:
- EK768: Johannesburg (10:05) – Dubai (20:15)
- EK767: Dubai (23:20) – Johannesburg (05:30 the following day)
The added frequency provides travellers with more departure options and greater flexibility when planning long-haul journeys.
Why this matters
Dubai remains one of the world's leading aviation hubs, making Emirates a popular choice for travellers heading beyond the Gulf region.
The additional flights offer:
- More connection options to/from Europe, Asia, North America and Australia
- Increased seat availability during busy travel periods
- Greater flexibility when choosing departure times
- Easier access to Southern Africa for international visitors
The expansion is also good news for tourism, making it easier for travellers to reach South Africa and continue onwards to destinations across the region, including Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Planning ahead
If you're travelling during the second half of 2026, the increased Emirates capacity could mean more itinerary choices and potentially better fare availability, especially when booking early.
Travel Tip: When searching for flights, compare all available daily departures. The new services may offer better connection times—or lower fares—depending on your final destination.
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