Emirates is offering passengers attractive fares to Edinburgh to celebrate the inaugural flight to the Scottish capital on October 1.

Travellers in the UAE can book special fares on all Economy and Business Class travel starting today (August 27) until September 10 for travel between October 1 and May 31, 2019.

Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares starting from Dh2,495 ($679) and Business Class passengers can enjoy fares starting from Dh13,165 ($3,583.6).

Edinburgh is the airline’s second destination in Scotland after Glasgow and its eighth in the UK. Scotland is a popular destination for leisure and business travellers for its rich history, gourmet food, cultural scene and architectural attractions such as the Edinburgh Castle. The Scottish capital is the second most visited city in the UK by tourists with spectacular sites such as the city’s Old Town and New Town which are both Unesco World Heritage Sites. It is also the first city in the world to be designated a Unesco city of Literature.

The new daily service will be operated by an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER in a three-class cabin configuration which offers eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat seats in Business Class and 304 spacious seats in Economy Class. Flight EK023 will depart Dubai daily at 0955hrs and arrive in Edinburgh at 1450hrs, while the return flight, EK024 will depart Edinburgh at 2015hrs and arrive in Dubai at 0640hrs the next morning.

Travellers can also book with Emirates Holidays and enjoy a five-star holiday experience for an additional spend starting at Dh1,173 ($319.3) per person, exclusive of the airfare. - TradeArabia News Service