Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is broadening its Asian network with three new routes including the Chinese city of Shenzhen.
The carrier has disclosed that it also plans to operate to Da Nang in Vietnam and the Cambodian city of Siem Reap, connecting via Bangkok.
It will start flying to Shenzhen from 1 July with a daily service using 332-seat Boeing 777-300ERs configured in four classes.
Emirates says the link will provide a fourth gateway into the Chinese mainland, after Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
“Our expansion into Shenzhen opens new doors for business and economic exchange between this technological powerhouse and global markets,” says deputy president Adnan Kazim.
The airline is introducing a four-times weekly flight to Da Nang from 2 June and three weekly flights to Siem Reap from the following day.
Da Nang and Siem Reap will be served via Bangkok as an onward connection with two-class 777-300ERs, fitted with 421 seats.
Emirates already flies to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, and the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh.
