Airline\u2019s silver Jubilee of transforming travel experiences, and promoting trade and cultural exchange
\nIslamabad
\nEmirates today marks 25 years of successful operations in Peshawar, Pakistan\u2019s sixth largest city. Since the inaugural flight on July 14, 1998, Emirates has carried over 1.8 million passengers between Dubai and Peshawar and lifted more than 25,000 tonnes of cargo, supporting travel and trade through the export of commodities.
\nIn 1998, the inaugural flight landed at Bacha Khan International Airport, becoming the second Pakistani city served by the airline and, since then, the airline has ensured seamless travel connectivity between Pakistan\u2019s North Western city of Peshawar and Emirates\u2019 network, including its hub city of Dubai.
\nEmirates currently offers five weekly flights to passengers from Peshawar operated with a Boeing 777-300ER wide-body aircraft, capable of carrying up to 428 passengers and 20 tonnes of cargo in the bellyhold.
\nJeddah has emerged as the most popular destination for passengers traveling from and to Peshawar. Hajj and Umrah travel to Medina was also very frequent over the years while the UK (Manchester, London and Birmingham), Turkey, Germany and France were popular amongst leisure travellers and students pursuing higher education abroad. Business and corporate travellers frequented popular points in China, Japan, Malaysia and Thailand. Top Middle East destinations and points of origin include Dammam, Kuwait City, Baghdad, Tehran, Doha and Istanbul, while the US, Canada, South Africa and Egypt are also amongst the top destinations for travellers from Peshawar.
\nOn the occasion of the airline\u2019s 25th anniversary of operations in Peshawar, Mohammed Alhashmi, Emirates\u2019 Vice President for Pakistan said \u201cAs one of the longest-serving international carriers in Peshawar, Emirates has continuously strived to provide exceptional services, unparalleled connectivity, and a seamless travel experience to its valued passengers. Over the past 25 years, Emirates has witnessed significant growth, firmly establishing itself as a trusted and preferred airline for both business and leisure travelers. We take great pride in being a catalyst for economic growth, tourism, and cultural exchange, and we are excited to further strengthen our relationship with the wonderful people of Peshawar. We would also like to thank all our partners and key stakeholders for their continued support which has made our successful operations possible.\u201d
\nTotal kilometres clocked by Emirates\u2019 aircrafts travelling in and out of Peshawar since operations began is 13.8 million kilometres \u2013 enough to travel the world roughly around 370 times. Over the same period Emirates operated close to 7,500 flights to and from the city.
\nFacilitator of Trade and ties with the UAE
\nThe airline has also been a facilitator of trade between Peshawar and the world, supporting local industries and businesses. With its vast cargo network and state-of-the-art facilities, Emirates SkyCargo has been instrumental in enabling seamless transportation of goods, promoting export opportunities, and stimulating economic development in the country. Peshawar has also proven to be an important cargo destination for the airline in Pakistan, having recorded over 25,000 tonnes of cargo carriage in the last 25 years.
\nKey exports over the years included perishable items such as fruits and vegetables, chilled meat, spices, textiles, and garments while imports include medical equipment, pharma products, mobile phones, personal effects and household goods.
\nThe UAE and Pakistan enjoy historic ties which date back to the UAE\u2019s formation in 1971. The UAE is Pakistan\u2019s second largest trading partner and Pakistanis comprise more than 12.5% of the UAE\u2019s population (1.3 million) according to statistics in 2023, representing the second highest national group in the UAE\u2019s demographics. UAE residents originating from Peshawar comprise a significant portion of Pakistanis living in the UAE.
\nServices to Peshawar and Pakistan
\nEmirates remains dedicated to providing Peshawar with its world-class services, comfort, and connectivity. As the airline marks this significant milestone, it remains committed to the city, its people, and to facilitating trade.
\nEmirates and Pakistan share a special relationship, which goes back almost 38 years when its first ever flight from Dubai landed in Karachi on 25th October 1985. Since then, this historic partnership has continued to flourish with Emirates currently operating over 50 weekly flights to five Pakistani cities including Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar and Sialkot, which continue to be an integral part of the airline\u2019s network.
\nTravellers flying with Emirates can enjoy the best experience in the sky with an unmatched culinary experience, thanks to regionally-inspired multi-course menus developed by a team of award-winning chefs and complemented by a wide selection of premium beverages.
\nCustomers can sit back and relax with more than 6,500 channels of carefully curated global entertainment content featuring movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, games, audiobooks and more with ice, Emirates\u2019 award-winning inflight entertainment system. Travellers can select from regional content including Urdu, Pashto and Punjabi content to keep them entertained on flights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Airline\u2019s silver Jubilee of transforming travel experiences, and promoting trade and cultural exchange Islamabad Emirates today marks 25 years of successful operations in Peshawar, Pakistan\u2019s sixth largest city. Since the inaugural flight on July 14, 1998, Emirates has carried over 1.8 million passengers between Dubai and Peshawar and lifted more than 25,000 tonnes of cargo, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":343155,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-343125","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n