{"id":261368,"date":"2026-01-15T06:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T23:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/?p=261368"},"modified":"2026-01-14T23:01:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:01:56","slug":"emirates-to-launch-flights-to-helsinki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/2026\/01\/emirates-to-launch-flights-to-helsinki\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirates to launch flights to Helsinki"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DUBAI, 15 January 2026: Emirates will launch a daily flight between Dubai and Helsinki, Finland, from 1 October 2026, expanding its footprint in the Nordics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new service introduces a direct link between Finland and the UAE, unlocking expanded opportunities for both international leisure and corporate travellers. Served by Emirates\u2019 A350s, the year-round flights will deliver the latest products and a highly acclaimed premium economy cabin on the route to the Finnish capital.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Emirates flight EK167 will depart Dubai at 0845h, arriving in Helsinki at 14:55; the return flight, EK168, will depart Helsinki at 1645, landing in Dubai at 0020 the following day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flight schedule has been optimised to ensure smooth onward connections, providing convenient access to and from key destinations across Southeast Asia, including Bangkok, Phuket, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Emirates\u2019 Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim said: \u201cThe Dubai-Helsinki route is an exciting expansion on our global network. There is already strong demand between Helsinki and Dubai, with travellers connecting through our other Nordic gateways. Introducing direct, year-round connectivity is a natural next step, making the flight seamless and non-stop while offering more premium travel options to the market. In addition to better serving current demand, we see potential to attract travellers who may have previously opted for alternative connections, growing the overall market and creating opportunities for more people to discover the destinations have to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourism remains a key pillar of the country\u2019s economy, with Visit Finland reporting 5 million international tourists in recent years. Emirates\u2019 new route will provide connectivity from over 150 points across its global network, including key hubs in Australia, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, where demand for convenient, comfortable travel to Helsinki continues to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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