Officially operating flight route connecting Dubai-Da Nang

Emirates - The world's leading international airline officially operates the Dubai-Da Nang route with a frequency of 4 flights per week. Emirates' operation of the route to Da Nang has helped the city connect with more than 140 global destinations, including potential markets such as the Middle East, Europe, North America and Africa.

Tonight (June 2), Emirates Airlines flight EK370 landed at Da Nang International Airport, carrying 333 international passengers from Dubai to Da Nang. This is the world's leading international airline officially operating the Dubai-Da Nang route with a frequency of 4 flights per week. Da Nang is the third destination in Vietnam after Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in the airline's global flight network.

The event to welcome the first flight was organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Da Nang City in coordination with Emirates Airlines, Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company (AHT) and related units.

Immediately after landing, the plane was greeted with a water cannon salute. Passengers enjoyed a traditional art performance, were given flowers and souvenirs as a warm welcome, showing hospitality and contributing to promoting the image of Da Nang - a safe, friendly and attractive destination.

Tourists recorded an impressive art performance during the flight welcoming program. (Photo: ANH DAO)

Ms. Truong Thi Hong Hanh, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Da Nang city, shared: Emirates' operation of flights to Da Nang has helped the city connect with more than 140 global destinations of the airline, including potential markets such as the Middle East, Europe, North America and Africa...

This route not only promotes tourism development but also expands opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment and economic and cultural exchange, contributing to spreading and promoting Da Nang to the world with the message "Discover the stories of Danang".

Emirates Flight EK370 landed at Da Nang International Airport, carrying 333 international passengers from Dubai to Da Nang on the evening of June 2. (Photo: ANH DAO)

To prepare for the influx of visitors from the Middle East and new markets with high spending levels, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has coordinated with relevant units to prepare to complete infrastructure conditions, improve service quality, organize specialized training, and instruct on culture, customs and service procedures suitable for specific markets, including the Middle East market.

In addition, deploying connections to support tourism businesses to exchange customer sources, develop international markets through this flight route to promote two-way passenger growth, aiming to exploit the flight route sustainably and effectively.

Flight EK370 landed at Da Nang International Airport at 7:50 p.m. on June 2, carrying 333 international passengers on a Boeing 777, a wide-body aircraft with three-class service. This was the first flight in Emirates' regular schedule on the Dubai-Bangkok-Da Nang route, with a frequency of 4 flights per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Tourists enjoy taking souvenir photos with models in the Vietnamese Ao Dai collection, performing to welcome the flight. (Photo: ANH DAO)

Nabil Sultan, Emirates Executive Vice President, Passenger Sales and Country Management, said: “The launch of this route is a significant step in Emirates’ growth strategy in Southeast Asia, and reinforces our commitment to providing seamless connectivity to support Vietnam’s long-term trade and tourism goals.

With Danang’s unique combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage and growing economic potential, we are proud to offer world-class products and services that connect Danang (Vietnam) and Dubai as well as Bangkok.

“We would like to thank the Vietnamese Government and our partners at Da Nang International Airport and tourism authorities for their support and enthusiasm. We believe in the growing appeal of Da Nang and look forward to connecting visitors and businesses to this unique destination,” said Mr. Nabil Sultan.

Tourists will experience many heritage destinations in Da Nang and the central region during their days in Da Nang. (Photo: ANH DAO)

Emirates Airlines' operation of the route connecting Dubai and Da Nang, transiting in Bangkok, is the result of the attention and direction from Government leaders; the determination of Da Nang city authorities;

And the close coordination between relevant departments, agencies, sectors and units as well as the support of the business community contributes to the process of recovering and expanding the international flight network.

Da Nang has officially made its mark on the destination map of Emirates - the world's leading international airline (according to Forbes Travel Guide 2025).

Nguyen Thi Anh Dao

Source: https://nhandan.vn/chinh-thuc-khai-thac-duong-bay-ket-noi-dubai-da-nang-post884098.html