Starting January 8, 2025, Emirates will begin operating its Airbus A350 on flights to Kuwait and Bahrain. These cities will become the second and third destinations to receive the airline’s newest aircraft.
Emirates will deploy the Airbus A350 on specific Emirates A350 flights to Kuwait and Bahrain.
For Kuwait, the Airbus A350 will operate on flights EK853 and EK854. EK853 departs Dubai at 1:25 a.m. and lands in Kuwait at 2:15 a.m. The return flight, EK854, leaves Kuwait at 3:40 a.m., arriving back in Dubai at 6:25 a.m.
The Bahrain routes will also see Airbus A350 service on two of Emirates’ three daily flights. Flight EK837 departs Dubai at 8:20 a.m., arriving in Bahrain at 8:40 a.m. The return flight, EK838, leaves Bahrain at 10:00 a.m., landing in Dubai at 12:15 p.m. Additionally, EK839 departs Dubai at 4:00 p.m. and lands in Bahrain at 4:20 p.m., while EK840 leaves Bahrain at 5:45 p.m. and arrives in Dubai at 8:00 p.m.
Emirates’ Airbus A350 offers a three-class configuration, designed for passenger comfort and efficiency. The aircraft includes 32 Business Class lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 layout, 21 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 arrangement, and 259 Economy Class seats in a 3-3-3 layout. Such configurations ensure a premium experience, especially on Emirates A350 flights.
Passengers will benefit from high ceilings, wider aisles, and enhanced technological features. Faster Wi-Fi and the newest version of Emirates’ ice inflight entertainment system offer passengers a cinematic experience and access to an extensive library of on-demand content.
Emirates’ Presence in Kuwait and Bahrain
Emirates has maintained operations in Kuwait since 1989 and currently flies to the destination 29 times weekly. The Airbus A350 is the second Emirates aircraft to feature Premium Economy seating on the Kuwait route, following the introduction of the retrofitted Boeing 777 in October 2024.
In Bahrain, Emirates operates 22 weekly flights, now serviced by a mix of Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft. The addition of the Airbus A350 highlights the airline’s commitment to offering passengers more options and a premium travel experience. Emirates A350 flights provide a notable upgrade for travelers.
As Emirates continues to expand its fleet and enhance its services, travelers to Kuwait and Bahrain will benefit from a more comfortable and technologically advanced flight experience.