Madrid - Emirates Airlines fly Dubai to Madrid

by Paul
January 2010

From 1st August 2010, Emirates Airlines will be launching daily non-stop flights from Dubai to Madrid, which will provide the only scheduled passenger service between Dubai and Spain.

The recent announcement would make the Spanish capital the carrier's 25th destination in Europe. Madrid has been announced as Emirates' fourth destination to be announced for 2010 after Tokyo, Amsterdam and Prague.

"The new Madrid route is particularly significant because we will provide the only scheduled passenger service between Dubai and Spain. It will also give passengers out of Spain much easier access to our international hub in Dubai, where they can travel onwards to popular destinations in Asia and the Far East," Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, said in a statement.

It was reported by the Economic and Commercial Office of Spain in the UAE that during 2008, Spanish clothing exports to the UAE were worth Dh428 million, while overall trade was worth more than Dh3.6 billion. And Spain, with a population of more than 45 million, saw nearly 60 million tourists arriving in the country, making Spain a significant destination for world tourism.

The move is great news for both Dubai and Spain, who both seemed to suffer the effects of the global recession.

Check out the Emirates Airlines 2010 offers from Madrid to Dubai and book your holiday rentals in Dubai or villas in Spain.

Paul is a UK travel writer, specialising in holiday destinations worldwide. Managing the busy Holiday Rental Centre website, he incorporates the ‘Holiday Advice’ section which forms an increasing collection of articles, top-tips and travel resources.