Emirates will commence double daily Airbus A380 flights between Dubai and Moscow from October 1, 2017, which will significantly boost seat capacity to and from Russia, while allowing multiple A380 to A380 connections to a wide range of business destinations, including Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Sydney, Shanghai, and Tokyo.
Flights EK131/132 and EK133/134 will be operated by an Airbus A380 in a three-class configuration, with 14 Private Suites in First Class, 76 flatbed seats in Business Class, and 427 seats in Economy Class. In all cabins, passengers will enjoy access to wifi and over 2,500 channels of films, music, and games, through ice Digital Widescreen, Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment system.
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First and Business Class passengers on the Emirates A380 can access the Onboard Lounge on the upper deck of the aircraft while tasting a fine selection of wines and spirits as well as gourmet delicacies. First Class passengers also have exclusive access to the onboard Emirates Shower Spa.
Premium customers are offered complimentary Chauffeur Drive services to and from Moscow Domodedovo airport and Dubai International Airport, access to Emirates exclusive lounges across select airports around the world, and priority check-in.
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Emirates has also made amendments to its winter schedule to and from St Petersburg, giving passengers even easier connections to many Emirates destinations, including Thailand and Sri Lanka, with just a short stop in Dubai. From October 29, 2017, until March 24, 2018, EK176 will depart from Pulkovo International Airport at 23:55 and land in Dubai the next day at 07:05. From Dubai, EK175 flight will depart at 15:30 and land in Saint Petersburg at 20:45. All times local.
The new times will enable clients travelling to Dubai an additional day in the city, arriving from Saint Petersburg early in the morning instead of late evening. As Russian customers can now receive a free UAE visa on arrival, the new schedule allows passengers to take advantage of the late afternoon departure from Dubai back to Saint Petersburg.
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