Emirates upgrades Mauritius route with Airbus A350

Emirates will introduce its latest-generation Airbus A350 on flights to Mauritius from 1 November 2026, replacing the Boeing 777 on its daily EK709/710 service between Dubai and Mauritius.

The Emirates A350 will operate daily on the Dubai–Mauritius route as EK709 and EK710. Flight EK709 will depart Dubai at 07:55 and arrive in Mauritius at 14:40, while EK710 will depart Mauritius at 18:30 and arrive in Dubai at 01:10 the following day. All times are local.

The Emirates A350 serving the route will feature a three-class configuration with 298 seats, including 32 in Business Class, 28 in Premium Economy and 238 in Economy Class.

Emirates will continue to operate two additional daily flights to Mauritius using its Airbus A380 aircraft, both featuring Premium Economy cabins. From Dubai, passengers can connect to more than 70 destinations across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

“The arrival of the A350 marks another important step in Emirates’ continued investment in Mauritius. Our latest-generation A350 will introduce our new Business Class experience to the route, alongside Premium Economy, which is available on a growing list of routes in our network, in addition to a range of new onboard technologies. We are pleased to offer our customers even greater choice and comfort when travelling between Mauritius and Dubai, and onwards across our global network. Together with our two daily A380 services, the deployment of the A350 demonstrates the importance of Mauritius within our network and our commitment to continuously enhancing the travel experience for our customers,” said Oomar Ramtoola, Emirates’ Manager for the Indian Ocean Islands.

Emirates’ Premium Economy cabin features a 2-3-2 seating configuration, cream leather seats and woodgrain finishes. Each 19.5-inch-wide seat offers generous legroom and recline, a six-way adjustable headrest, a footrest, in-seat charging points and a wood-finished side cocktail table. Passengers also have access to a 13.3-inch personal entertainment screen featuring the airline’s award-winning inflight entertainment system, with more than 6,500 channels of content in multiple languages.

Premium Economy passengers will receive a welcome drink and seasonal meals served on Royal Doulton china, alongside a curated selection of beverages. The cabin experience also includes an amenity kit, blanket and large pillow made from sustainable materials. Additional benefits include priority boarding, a dedicated check-in area at Dubai International Airport and a baggage allowance of up to 35kg.

The Emirates A350 Business Class cabin features a 1-2-1 seating configuration, giving every passenger direct aisle access and greater privacy. The fully flat seats are upholstered in cream leather and come with a 20-inch 4K Ultra HD screen, a personal mini-bar and wireless charging. Passengers can also enjoy multi-course meals, a curated beverage selection, complimentary Bulgari amenity kits and other comfort essentials. A dedicated snack area at the rear of the cabin offers refreshments throughout the flight.

The Economy Class cabin is designed for comfort, featuring adjustable leather headrests, generous legroom and a 13.3-inch 4K HD touchscreen with Emirates' upgraded ice inflight entertainment system. Passengers will also have access to Bluetooth connectivity and charging points for personal devices.