Emirates to operate special flights from Dubai to five Indian cities

August 20, 2020: Emirates will operate repatriation flights to Bengaluru, Kochi, Delhi, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram from August 20 until 31. The special flights will facilitate travel for Indian citizens in the UAE wishing to return home, and for residents of UAE currently in India to return to the UAE.

These are in addition to the cargo-only scheduled flights already flying to Indian destinations. With all these flights operated with Boeing 777-300ER, there will be an increased amount of cargo capacity.

The airline will operate repatriation flights to India on the following dates:
• Bengaluru: 21, 23, 25, 28, and 30 August
• Kochi: 20, 22, 24, 27, 29 and 31 August
• Delhi: daily flights until 31 August
• Mumbai: daily flights until 31 August
• Thiruvananthapuram: 26 August

All flights will be operated with the Emirates Boeing 777-300ER and can be booked on emirates.com or via travel agents. Passengers must meet all the entry requirements of the destination to be allowed to board the flights.

Flights from Dubai to India
Only Indian citizens stranded in the UAE will be allowed to fly from Dubai to the five Indian destinations.

Flights from India to Dubai
Flights will be available for UAE nationals and residents with prior entry approval from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDFRA) for residents of Dubai and ICA approval for residents of other emirates of the UAE, and whose final destination is the UAE.

Ensuring the safety of travellers, visitors, and the community, COVID-19 PCR tests are mandatory for all inbound and transit passengers arriving in Dubai (and the UAE), including UAE citizens, residents and tourists, irrespective of the country they are coming from.