“We are delighted to welcome Emirates to Helsinki Airport. The launch of a daily year-round connection between Dubai and Helsinki is a significant addition to Finland’s international accessibility. Strong air connections are vital for Finnish businesses, international trade, tourism and investment,” says Petri Vuori, Finavia’s Senior Vice President, Route Development.
The inaugural flight was welcomed at Helsinki Airport with a festive reception. At the opening ceremony, remarks were delivered by Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim; the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Finland, Amna Fikri; State Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office, Risto Artjoki; and Finavia’s Director of Route Development, Petri Vuori.
Photo: Guests arrive at the opening ceremony at Helsinki Airport. Pictured from left: Emirates’ Country Manager for Finland, Jonne Lehtioksa; the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Finland, Amna Fikri; Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim; and Pierfrancesco Carino, Vice President Commercial North-West Europe Cluster, Emirates. Photo: Emirates.
New Route Connects Finland to Emirates’ Global Network
The new daily service connects Finland to Emirates’ extensive global network, offering passengers travelling from Helsinki convenient access to Dubai, one of the world’s leading international aviation hubs. Through Emirates’ extensive route network, travellers can enjoy seamless onward connections to destinations across the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australia.
““Helsinki is an exciting addition to our global network, connecting Finland with Dubai and our extensive network beyond, year-round. As a gateway to Finland, Helsinki offers travellers a unique blend of vibrant culture, beautiful nature and an abundance of opportunities for business and trade, while also serving as a key connector for travellers to explore more of Finland,” says Kazim.
Photo: Emirates’ Airbus A350 arrives at Helsinki Airport. Photo: Emirates.
Emirates’ Airbus A350 Brings a New Travel Experience to Helsinki Airport
The Helsinki route is operated with Emirates’ newest aircraft type, the Airbus A350, featuring a total of 298 seats across Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class.
The new aircraft brings Emirates’ latest cabin products, advanced inflight entertainment system and the airline’s renowned service experience to Helsinki Airport. Emirates has also incorporated Finnish elements into the passenger experience. For example, meals served on the Helsinki route feature Finnish-inspired flavours, while the entertainment selection includes Finnish films and music.
“Emirates and Helsinki Airport share the same ambition: to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Helsinki Airport has been recognised as the best airport in Europe in its category based on customer experience, and we want to ensure that Emirates’ customers enjoy this high standard of service at every stage of their journey,” says Vuori.
Main photo: Finavia’s Senior Vice President, Route Development, Petri Vuori (second from right) presents a gift to Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim. Photo: Emirates.
