Emirates flight to Madagascar via Seychelles

Antananarivo is the airline's fifth destination in the Indian Ocean. Emirates made its first entry in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The arrival of flight EK707 was greeted with a watery greeting at Ivato International Airport, followed by an exclusive event featuring VIPs, government officials, and industry guests. The President of Madagascar, His Excellency Andry Rajoelina, together with the First Lady, welcomed the Emirates delegation led by Adnan Kazim and other senior executives.

 

The maiden flight was operated by Canadian Captain Bruce Pope and First Officer Solo Chuk, a Malagasy pilot with 14 years of service for Emirates. The aircraft used is a Boeing 777-300ER in a three-class configuration: eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat seats in Business Class and 310 spacious seats in Economy Class.

 

Flight EK707 departs Dubai for Seychelles at 08:55, arriving in Mahe at 13:35, and continues to Antananarivo arriving at 16:50. Return flight EK708 departs Antananarivo at 18:35, landing in Mahe at 22:20, and departs Mahe at 23:50 for Dubai, arriving at 04:20 the following day. The weekly service runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, with optimised times for connections to key points in Europe, the Far East, Western Asia and the Middle East/GCC, simplifying international travel to and from Madagascar.

 

 

Emirates offers a superior flight experience with high comfort and thoughtful details in every class. On board, passengers can enjoy regionally inspired multi-course menus , prepared by award-winning chefs, available in all classes. On the inaugural flight Mahe-Antananarivo, First and Business Class passengers enjoyed tropical fruit dishes and an exclusive Vanilla Mojito, inspired by Madagascar vanilla.

 

Emirates is the only airline that operates flights to Madagascar with three classes of travel, including a First Class of true luxury in flight, offering private suites comparable to a hotel room. The in-flight entertainment platform, ice, offers over 6,500 channels in multiple languages. Fans of the French language can choose from 363 Hollywood movies dubbed into French and 62 French classics, along with a huge selection of music.

Tickets are already available on emirates.com or through travel agencies.

 

Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world, offers travelers with a penchant for adventure a completely unique experience. Home to a wealth of valuable biodiversity, with some of the rarest plant and animal species in the world, it boasts three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Madagascar offers breathtaking landscapes, a rich culture and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife excursions. To protect the complexities of the natural world, Madagascar encourages ecotourism, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the abundance of nature and embrace the local culture while respecting the environment.