Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is set to further strengthen its presence across Asia with the launch of daily non-stop flights between Dubai and Shenzhen (SZX) from 1 July 2025*. The airline will also introduce four weekly services to Da Nang (DAD) on 2 June* and three weekly flights to Siem Reap (SAI) from 3 June* with both cities connecting via Bangkok.

The addition of Shenzhen, Da Nang and Siem Reap puts Emirates ahead of the curve with the largest and most diversified route network among any non-Asian airline in East Asia, offering 269 flights per week from Dubai to 24 points. This latest expansion also marks Emirates’ fourth gateway into the Chinese mainland, third destination in Vietnam and second point in Cambodia.

Emirates expansion to Shenzhen

Emirates’ entry into Shenzhen makes it the first Middle Eastern carrier to operate a daily flight to the Chinese mainland’s technology and innovation hub. The flight operates as follows

Along with the launch of new flights, Shenzhen will become the first destination in China to be served with the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, offering customers the opportunity to experience its latest Business Class seats and highly acclaimed Premium Economy product. The four-class Boeing 777-300ER offers travellers 8 private suites in First Class, 40 lie flat seats in Business Class, 24 Premium Economy seats and 260 spacious seats in Economy Class.  

Broadening network footprint in Vietnam and Cambodia

Emirates’ four weekly services to Da Nang via Bangkok make it the airline’s third gateway into Vietnam, after Hanoi and Ho Chih Minh City. Flights to Da Nang will operate with the Emirates Boeing 777 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.**

The flight operates as follows:

The airline’s three weekly services to Siem Reap will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.**

The flight operates as follows:

Both services will operate with Emirates’ two-class Boeing 777-300ER which offers 35 lie flat seats in Business Class and 386 spacious seats in Economy Class.

Travellers planning their journeys to Shenzhen, Da Nang, Siem Reap or Bangkok via Emirates’ existing gateways can take advantage of the airline’s partnerships which include 24 codeshares and interlines that offer access to an exceptional range of seamlessly integrated multi-city journeys.