Emirates set to resume flights to Seychelles

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Emirates Airline has announced plans to resume passenger services to Seychelles from August 1, coinciding with the country's re-opening to international tourists.

The Dubai-based carrier will be flying five times a week with a Boeing 777-300ER to the popular Indian Ocean holiday destination.

In addition, the airline will increase its services to the Maldives from the current five a week, to six times a week from August 4 to meet customer demand.

Emirates currently serves over 60 destinations in its network, facilitating travel between the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Asia Pacific through a convenient connection in Dubai for customers across the world.

 

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