Emirates to launch Alexandria Flights

Emirates is to launch services to Alexandria, the 'Pearl of the Mediterranean', situated in the north of Egypt.

The city will mark the airline's 79th destination on its rapidly expanding network and the second gateway to that country after Cairo, located 150kms away.

From 15th May, EK931 will depart Dubai at 09:10hrs to reach Alexandria at 12:30hrs; return flight EK932 will leave the city at 14:00hrs to reach Dubai at 19:00hrs. The airline will deploy its A310 aircraft in a two class configuration - 21 in Business and 177 in Economy. 

For passengers wanting to experience both Alexandria and Cairo, Emirates will provide its Business class passengers with limo services between the two cities while Economy class passengers will be offered free bus services to Cairo city.

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Emirates' Chairman said, "Alexandria has been on our route radar for sometime now and I am delighted to announce the launch of our services to the city. It is an ideal partnership between two cities that have enjoyed traditional trade ties since ancient times. 

"We are confident that our ultra-modern facilities and services will help catalyse trade and tourism between Alexandria and our worldwide network."

Famed as the city founded by Alexander the Great and a tourist magnet, Alexandria is the second largest in Egypt after Cairo. Alexandria also serves as a convenient, alternative route into this mystical land of the Pharoahs that has modern, bustling trade and tourism industries.

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