Emirates introduces services to Da Nang and Siem Reap via Bangkok
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The new Dubai–Bangkok–Siem Reap route, operating three times weekly along with airline’s existing daily service to Phnom Penh via Singapore will also expand the airline’s presence in Cambodia to 10 weekly flights.
Emirates has expanded its East Asia footprint to 23 points with the launch of two new routes via Bangkok - Da Nang, Vietnam and Siem Reap, Cambodia.
The inaugural flights to Da Nang on June 2 and Siem Reap on June 3 were celebrated with traditional water cannon salutes and warm welcomes from government dignitaries and airport officials. Both routes are operated by Emirates’ wide-body Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Nabil Sultan, Emirates’ Executive Vice President, Passenger Sales and Country Management said, “With these new services, travellers can now experience seamless connectivity across three distinct destinations—Dubai, Bangkok, and either Da Nang or Siem Reap—with a single ticket. We thank our partners, including the local authorities and airports for their cooperation and valuable contributions to Emirates’ expansion efforts in this region.”
Da Nang becomes Emirates’ third gateway in Vietnam, joining Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. With 25 weekly flights, Emirates’ operations in Vietnam are supported by strong partnerships including recent MoUs with Vietnam Airlines, VietJet, and Sun Group, aimed at enhancing air connectivity to the Southeast Asian hub and promoting inbound tourism.
The new Dubai–Bangkok–Siem Reap route, operating three times weekly and complementing Emirates’ existing daily service to Phnom Penh via Singapore will also expand the airline’s presence in Cambodia to 10 weekly flights.
The new routes are said to be strategically timed to serve leisure travellers from European markets and will open more opportunities for cultural and business exchanges under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA) established between the UAE and both Cambodia and Vietnam.
The two route launches were also commemorated with a cake-cutting ceremony at Emirates’ newly renovated lounge at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport’s SAT-1 terminal, which is also the airline’s largest airport lounge outside of Dubai. Attended by Emirates’ official delegation, excellencies and airport officials.