Emirates has announced that on June 3rd 2024, they will begin to operate daily flights to Bogotá via Miami. The new destination is the airline’s fourth gateway into South America, with its network now expanding to 19 different points across both South and North America.
Connecting with Columbia
The news of the expansion will establish not only a connection between the United Arab Emirates and Columbia but also mark a historic moment between the Northern part of the South American continent and the greater Middle East region, with it being the first-ever link between these two parts of the world.
The airline’s announcement of the new route into Bogatá will expand its South American network to four different gateways. Bogatá sits among scheduled services to Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. Furthermore, this now ups Emirates operations to 19 points across the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Columbia.
Sir Tim Clark, the President of Emirates Airline, stated:
“We’ve long wanted to serve Colombia, and the addition of Bogotá to our network is part of our strategy to deliver better connectivity, expand options and choice for travellers and provide unparalleled premium experiences on the ground and in the air. The launch of our daily operations to the dynamic capital of Colombia also underscores our deep commitment to South America, and is poised to foster increased business and leisure travel opportunities for customers.”
The connection is not only a strategic move for the airline but also the new daily flights to South America’s second-largest city by population, nicknamed the “Athens of South America,” will serve the growing demand for travel between Columbia and the Middle East. The flights themselves will actually run on a direct route between Miamia and Bogatá. This decision was made due to the high altitude of Bogatá; it isn’t possible to operate direct flights from Dubai to this city, meaning a stopover was necessary. Maimi was the obvious choice for Emirates due to its already-established connection with Bogatá through trade links and tourism.
New flight Schedules
Tickets are now officially on sale for flights from June 3rd onwards.
The summer schedule will start from June 3rd onwards and be as follows:
- Flight EK213 (DXB – MIA) will depart at 02:15 and arrive at 10:05
- Flight EK213 (MIA – BOG) will depart at 12:35 and arrive at 15:25
- Flight EK214 (BOG – MIA) will depart at 17:25 and arrive at 22:15
- Flight EK214 (MIA – DXB) will depart at 00:45 and arrive at 23:00
The winter schedule will start from November 3rd onwards and be as follows:
- Flight EK213 (DXB – MIA) will depart at 02:15 and arrive at 09:50
- Flight EK213 (MIA – BOG) will depart at 12:20 and arrive at 16:10
- Flight EK214 (BOG – MIA) will depart at 18:10 and arrive at 22:05
- Flight EK214 (MIA – DXB) will depart at 00:35 and arrive at 23:50
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER Aircraft
The aircraft that will be used for these flights will be the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which will offer 354 seats across three different cabins. Known for their luxury, even when residing in economy class, Emirates will be raising the bar for premium services on the route between Miami and Bogatá. The new aircraft will also boast up to 20 tonnes of cargo capacity on every flight.
Those residing in First Class and Business Class can enjoy lie-flat seats and complimentary food and beverage. Furthermore, in all classes, customers can relax with complimentary access to over 6,500 entertainment content, such as movies, games, TV shows, podcasts, music, and audiobooks.
His Excellency Sergio Paris Mendoza, the Director General, Aerocivil Columbia, stated:
“Today, we rejoice in the inauguration of an air link with the vibrant city of Dubai, marking not only a connection between destinations but also symbolizing our nation’s steadfast commitment to global integration. May this new air route via Emirates Airline herald the commencement of a journey abundant in opportunities and shared successes. May each journey between our nations serve as a beacon of cooperation, dialogue, and empathy. May the bond between Colombia and the Arab countries endure eternally, flourishing in prosperity.”
Learn more about how other airlines are choosing to expand their networks here. What are your thoughts on the new route between Dubai and Bogatá? Let us know in the comments below!
