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This article has been amended to include Emirates’ expanded flight schedule to and from South Africa.
Airlines operating flights between South Africa and key Middle East hubs have announced adjustments to their limited flight schedules
While Qatar is operating a limited number of repatriation flights to assist stranded passengers, Emirates has introduced additional flights to South Africa that are available for bookings.
Qatar Airways
Following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming limited operating corridors, Qatar Airways intends to operate two repatriation flights to and from Johannesburg on March 14.
The flight schedule is as follows:
- Flight QR1377 will depart Doha at 10h40 and arrive in Johannesburg at 18h25.
- The return flight QR1378 will depart Johannesburg at 23h20 and arrive in Doha at 08h40 the following day.
Qatar Airways said these flights did not constitute a confirmation of resumption of scheduled commercial operations.
Passengers should not arrive at their departure airport unless they hold a valid confirmed ticket for travel.
For more information, see Travelinfo.
Emirates
Emirates has announced an expanded flight schedule for its operations to and from South Africa, with flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
Johannesburg
Between March 21 and March 28, the airline will operate daily Johannesburg flights.
- EK763 will depart from Dubai at 10h10 and arrive in Johannesburg at 16h35.
- EK764 will depart Johannesburg at 18h50 and arrive in Dubai at 05h05, the following day.
Cape Town
Emirates will operate three weekly Cape Town flights, between March 17 and March 29.
- On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, EK772 will depart from Dubai at 03h50 and arrive in Cape Town at 11h40.
- On Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, EK773 will depart Cape Town at 13h40 and arrive in Dubai at 01h05, the following day.
Durban
From March 18 to March 28, Emirates will operate three weekly Durban flights.
- On Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, EK775 will depart Dubai at 10h40 and arrive in Durban at 17h10.
- On Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, EK776 will depart Durban at 19h10 and arrive in Dubai at 05h25.
All schedules remain under continuous review and are subject to change based on operational requirements. Emirates says any changes will be communicated accordingly.
Passengers transiting in Dubai will only be accepted for travel if their connecting flight is operating. If passengers are eligible for Dubai Connect, they must arrange the hotel accordingly.
Emirates has restored its online check-in due to the stabilisation of mini-network operations. Online check-in 48 hours prior to departure will resume, with immediate effect.
For more information, see Travelinfo.
