EK launches Madrid flights

EMIRATES has rounded off a series of European route launches with the introduction of flights to Madrid, Spain.

Amsterdam was Emirates' first new route into Europe in 2010, launching on May 1 followed by Prague on July 1. Elsewhere, the airline opened a new link to Tokyo in March and flights to Dakar in Senegal will begin on September 1.

The Madrid flights depart Dubai daily at 07h50, arriving in Madrid at 13h45. The return service departs Madrid at 15h25, arriving in Dubai at 00h30 the following day.
 
The airline operates an A330-200 on the route, offering 12 seats in first class, 42 in business and 183 in economy.

From  August 1, Emirates will offer complimentary Chauffeur Drive Service (CDS) to F and J-class passengers travelling to/from Madrid. Also effective from August 1, all flights into Spain will require APIS (Advance Passenger Information).

Refer to Travelinfo for more details.

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