Emirates celebrates 2 decades of driving connectivity and trade in Thiruvananthapuram
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The airline has carried over 4.6 million passengers between Thiruvananthapuram & Dubai since operations began in 2006, operating more than 19,000 flights.
Emirates celebrates a significant milestone as it marks 20 years of operations in Thiruvananthapuram, a key gateway in its South India network and an important hub for travel, trade, and tourism. Since commencing operations on February 1, 2006, Emirates has carried more than 4.6 million passengers on over 19,000 flights between Dubai and Thiruvananthapuram.
The airline currently serves nine gateways across India, operating 167 weekly flights that connect Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram with Dubai and its extensive global network spanning 150 destinations across six continents.
The celebration was marked in the presence of the Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, reaffirming the strong partnership between Emirates, the state government, and key stakeholders.
Commenting on the milestone, Mohammad Sarhan, Emirates’ VP - India and Nepal said: “The city has been instrumental in strengthening our presence in Kerala and Southern India. Over the past two decades, our operations have supported the growth of local tourism and trade, while connecting travellers from Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai and beyond on our global network.”
“On this occasion, we are pleased to be joined by the Honorable Chief Minister of Kerala to mark the milestone, and I would like to thank the state authorities, airport partners, and the Emirates team for their continued support in making our operations a success over the span of two decades. We look forward to continued partnership and providing our services to the people of Thiruvananthapuram and visitors and supporting local businesses and trade with our cargo operations.”
Over the past two decades, Emirates has played a vital role in enhancing Thiruvananthapuram’s global reach, offering seamless connections to destinations across six continents via its Dubai hub. The airline has supported outbound demand from business travellers, leisure passengers, and the significant VFR (visiting friends and relatives) segment, while also facilitating strong inbound traffic into Kerala.
