Emirates begins daily flight to Lagos

Emirates has increased its Dubai-Lagos operation to a daily flight from four times a week with effect from November, the airline disclosed on Monday.

It said the expanded schedule of daily services offers enhanced connectivity for Nigerian customers to Emirates’ growing destination network via Dubai of close to 100 destinations.

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Emirates operates its modern Boeing 777-300ERs between Lagos and Dubai. EK 783 departs Dubai at 10:30, arriving in Lagos at 15:40.

The return flight, EK 784, departs Lagos at 18:10, arriving in Dubai at 04:15 the next day.

The airline stated that customers can stopover or travel to Dubai as the city has re-opened for international business and leisure visitors.

Dubai is one of the world’s first cities to obtain a Safe Travels stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) – which endorses Dubai’s comprehensive and effective measures to ensure guest health and safety.

To ensure the safety of travellers, visitors, and the community, COVID-19 PCR tests taken within 96 hours of travel are mandatory for passengers arriving in Dubai (and the UAE).