Emirates is upgrading capacity on its Narita-Dubai route with the deployment of its flagship A380 from November 15, as Japan scraps the daily arrival cap, and lifts the COVID-19 testing and self-quarantine protocols for inbound travel. Following the Japanese government’s announcement last month to ease the entry restrictions, Emirates has seen a spike in bookings for flights to its gateways—Narita and Osaka.
Emirates’ flight EK318 from Dubai will depart at 2:55 a.m. and arrive in Narita at 5:20 p.m. The return flight EK319 from Narita will depart at 10:30 p.m. and arrive in Dubai at 5:30 a.m. the following day. All times are local.
The reintroduction of the Emirates A380 to Narita also underscores the airline’s long-standing commitment to Japan’s tourism and travel sector. By providing more capacity, the airline aims to serve the pent-up demand for travel into Japan along with providing choice and flexibility for travelers through its daily service to Osaka EK316/317, operated by the Boeing 777.
This year, Emirates is celebrating two decades of successful operations to Osaka’s Kansai International Airport. Emirates was the first airline to establish air connectivity between Japan and the UAE, as well as the rest of the Arabian Gulf countries back in 2002. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the airline continued to contribute to the local community by transporting essential air cargo between Japan and other global markets, which also helped to maintain the trade links that were needed during the unprecedented times via its Dubai hub.
Leisure travelers from over 60 countries can now travel to Japan visa-free and without guided tours. However, travelers must still check the entry requirements. Tickets can be booked on emirates.com, the Emirates App, or via travel advisors.
The Emirates A380 Experience offers 14 First Class suites and 76 lie-flat seats in Business Class.
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