Emirates Flights
Explore top destinations with Emirates. Flights from £389.
Emirates connects the world to, and through, its global hub in Dubai. It operates modern, efficient and comfortable aircraft, and its culturally diver...
About Emirates
Emirates connects the world to, and through, its global hub in Dubai. It operates modern, efficient and comfortable aircraft, and its culturally diverse workforce delivers award-winning services to customers across six continents every day. Emirates flies to many key African cities, offering a luxurious experience with a stopover in Dubai.
Key Features
- Award-winning ICE in-flight entertainment
- Luxurious First Class suites and Business Class flat-beds
- Global network via Dubai hub
- Generous baggage allowance (varies by fare)
- Skywards loyalty programme
- Complimentary chauffeur-drive for Business and First Class in many cities
Cabin Classes
Airline Information
Airline Code
EK
Hub Airport
Dubai International (DXB)
Founded
1985
Fleet Size
Approx. 270 aircraft
Destinations
worldwide
Check-in Time
Online 48h before, Airport 3h before
Baggage Allowance
Economy: Varies by fare type (20kg - 35kg), 1 x 7kg hand luggage
Business: 40kg checked, 2 x 7kg hand luggage
First: 50kg checked, 2 x 7kg hand luggage
Emirates Routes to Africa
Explore Emirates's popular African destinations with competitive fares and excellent service.
London Heathrow → Lagos
Nigeria
£389
Return from
Duration
Approx. 12h (inc. layover)
Frequency
Multiple Daily
Aircraft
Airbus A380 / Boeing 777
Stops
1 stop
London Heathrow → Nairobi
Kenya
£429
Return from
Duration
Approx. 11h (inc. layover)
Frequency
Multiple Daily
Aircraft
Boeing 777
Stops
1 stop
London Heathrow → Johannesburg
South Africa
£479
Return from
Duration
Approx. 14h (inc. layover)
Frequency
Multiple Daily
Aircraft
Airbus A380
Stops
1 stop
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London → Lagos (via Dubai)
Economy Class
£430
£369
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What Travelers Say About Emirates
Read reviews from travelers who flew with Emirates to African destinations.
"Emirates is always a pleasure. The A380 is so quiet and comfortable. ICE entertainment is the best!"
Fatima A.
Manchester → Dubai → Accra • Economy
Frequently Asked Questions About Emirates
Get answers to common questions about flying with Emirates to African destinations.
Is a Dubai stopover required for Emirates flights to Africa?
Yes, all Emirates flights connect through their hub at Dubai International Airport (DXB). You can often choose layover durations or even opt for a Dubai Stopover package.
What is Emirates' ICE entertainment system?
ICE (Information, Communication, Entertainment) is Emirates' award-winning in-flight entertainment system, offering thousands of channels of movies, TV shows, music, games, and live TV on some aircraft.
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