Emirates Launches New Routes to Da Nang and Siem Reap via Bangkok

International

Emirates has officially launched two new routes to Da Nang, Vietnam and Siem Reap, Cambodia, operating via Bangkok, further strengthening the airline’s strategic footprint in Southeast Asia.

These additions bring Emirates’ East Asia network to 23 destinations, underscoring Bangkok’s growing role as a key regional hub for both leisure and trade.

The inaugural flights—EK370 to Da Nang on 2 June and to Siem Reap on 3 June—were welcomed with traditional water cannon salutes and formal ceremonies attended by government officials, airport executives, and Emirates senior leadership.

Both routes are operated using the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER wide-body aircraft, offering Emirates’ award-winning service and a seamless travel experience via Dubai, Bangkok, and onward to the new destinations.

Strategic Gateway and Seamless Travel

Nabil Sultan, Executive Vice President, Passenger Sales and Country Management, commented:

“Launching these two new routes via Bangkok is a milestone in Emirates’ commitment to deepening its presence in Southeast Asia. Travellers now benefit from seamless three-destination connectivity on a single ticket—Dubai, Bangkok, and either Da Nang or Siem Reap.”

The launch further affirms Thailand’s pivotal role as a regional gateway, supported by close cooperation with local authorities, airports, and tourism partners.

Trade, Tourism, and Bilateral Growth

The new route to Da Nang marks Emirates’ third destination in Vietnam, joining Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. With 25 weekly flights to Vietnam, Emirates now provides critical air links for high-value exports such as electronics, textiles, and perishables. The airline’s operations are bolstered by recent partnership agreements with Vietnam Airlines, VietJet, and Sun Group.

In Cambodia, Emirates’ new Dubai–Bangkok–Siem Reap service runs three times per week, complementing the existing daily Phnom Penh route via Singapore. The carrier now operates 10 weekly flights to Cambodia, enhancing access to both leisure and business travel markets.

These developments are expected to accelerate cross-border tourism and trade in alignment with Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA) signed between the UAE and both Vietnam and Cambodia.

Bangkok’s Role as a Regional Aviation Hub

The new routes were celebrated at a cake-cutting ceremony in Emirates’ newly renovated lounge at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, now the largest Emirates lounge outside Dubai. The event reaffirmed Bangkok’s significance in the airline’s expansion strategy.

Emirates’ Southeast Asia growth is being driven by rising travel demand, strengthened bilateral relations, and robust cooperation with regional tourism bodies and governments. With continued investment in connectivity, the airline is well-positioned to support economic development and tourism across the region.