Emirates currently operates 2 non-stop flights ex. Melbourne per day, 3 from Sydney, 2 from Brisbane and Perth and 1 from Adelaide. This third added direct service between Melbourne and Dubai means there will be 11 direct flights daily out of Australia to the hub of Dubai.

You can currently fly onboard Emirates Business Class to Europe for $8,579, and it’s one of the best on the market. It was in fact voted the World’s Best Airline for 10 years running at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards. Discover unmatched comfort on this airline with an onboard bar and lounge available on the A380, a Bulgari Amenity Kit, plus an included Chauffeur Transfer at over 70 cities.

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Emirates New Schedules

This third service will also be operated with a newly retrofitted four-class Emirates Boeing 777-300ER, equipped with the airline’s award-winning Premium Economy product and latest Business Class seats.

Currently, the two daily flights between Melbourne and Dubai are using four-class A380s. There is also a daily flight between Melbourne and Dubai via Singapore which is operated on a Boeing 777 aircraft. This operation will cease on 30 March 2025, and the airline plans to operate the third direct Dubai to Melbourne flight with new flight numbers.

The four-class Emirates B777 aircraft will be deployed on flights EK404/405 between Dubai and Melbourne.

Emirates’ flight EK404 will depart Dubai at 21:15, and arrive in Melbourne at 17:40 the following day. The return flight EK405 will depart Melbourne at 23:55 and arrive in Dubai at 7:00 the next day.

Passengers will now have more convenient schedules and choice, with plenty of connectivity to over 27 European cities via Dubai. If you are looking to fly from Australia to Europe, Emirates is a great option and can take you to cities such as London, Paris, Athens, Barcelona or Rome. Check out our Emirates Business Class deal to Europe to begin your journey.

Emirates Business Class and Cabin

Emirates’ latest Boeing 777 includes 8 First Class Suites, 40 Business Class seats, 24 seats in Premium Economy and 256 Economy Class seats. Flights out of Melbourne to Dubai will be supported with the airline’s next generation products.

The airline’s 20.7-inch-wide Business Class seat converts to a flat bed and reclines up to 78.6 inches. Every customer has aisle access with the 1-2-1 layout. Customers will also be able to enjoy their own personal mini-bar, table for dining or working, multiple charging outlets for personal devices and a personal 23-inch HD screen, one of the biggest in the skies. The Emirates Boeing 777 Business Class cabin will also include a small bar for customers to quickly grab mid-flight snacks and refreshments.

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