Emirates announces to resume Dubai-Madagascar flights
Flights to and from Antananarivo to resume this week
DUBAI – Emirates has announced it will resume flights between Dubai, Seychelles and Madagascar later this week, restoring services that were suspended earlier in October due to civil unrest in the island nation.
In a travel update released on Tuesday, the Dubai-based carrier confirmed that operations to and from Antananarivo (TNR) will resume from Thursday, 23 October. This includes Emirates’ EK707/708 service connecting Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Antananarivo, as well as routes linking Seychelles and the Madagascan capital.
The resumption of services marks the reopening of one of Emirates’ key African connections, which had been temporarily halted “until further notice” following political unrest and an army mutiny in Madagascar’s capital.
Dubai-Seychelles-Madagasacar
Emirates said passengers connecting through Dubai with final destinations in Antananarivo will now be accepted for travel at their points of origin. The airline has advised affected customers to contact their travel agents for rebooking or reach out directly to Emirates if booked via the airline’s official channels.
Travellers are also encouraged to verify their contact information through the Manage Your Booking section on the Emirates website to receive the latest flight notifications and travel updates.
The airline operates its Madagascar services via Mahé’s Seychelles International Airport, typically running from Tuesday to Sunday each week. Emirates has stated it will continue monitoring developments in Madagascar closely and adjust flight schedules if required.
Emirates thanked its customers for their understanding during the suspension and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring passenger safety and smooth travel operations.
The decision to restore the route follows signs of stabilisation in Madagascar after weeks of political tension and demonstrations. The earlier unrest had prompted major carriers, including Air France and Air Austral, to temporarily halt their services to the country.