Emirates suspends second daily flight between Dubai and Perth following operational review

Emirates will discontinue one of its daily flights between Perth and Dubai.

The airline’s second direct service between the two cities — which only recommenced in December 2024 and departs Perth around 6am every day — will be suspended from October 26, 2025.

An Emirates spokesperson confirmed the decision came after an operational review.

“As part of our adjustment to the winter 2025 schedule, our second daily flight between Dubai and Perth (EK424/425) will be suspended from 26 October 2025,” the spokesperson told PerthNow.

“The decision follows a periodic operational review to optimise aircraft fleet utilisation and support our broader operations across Australia.”

“Emirates is committed to serving our customers, and those impacted will be rebooked on our other daily flight between Dubai and Perth (EK420/421), which will continue to operate as scheduled with an Airbus A380.”

At the weekend, customers who were booked on the early morning service beyond October 26 started receiving emails that their original flights had been cancelled and rebooked.

It’s understood the suspension means there will be almost 2000 less seats per week, and airfares are expected to increase as a result.

The second daily flight recommenced on December 1 after being axed in 2019.

At the time of recommencement, Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti said the second direct flight was set to stimulate economic growth.

“This is another huge win for Western Australia and a massive vote of confidence in our status as a growing aviation hub and premier tourism destination.,” Ms Saffioti said.

“Increased connectivity with Dubai strengthens our ties to key markets across Europe, the UK, and the US, attracting up to 129,000 more visitors each year and stimulating economic growth across the State.

“More flights from these key markets across the globe not only enhance connectivity, they also broaden our appeal as a location for investment.”