Emirates : Travel guidelines for Repatriation Flights from India to Dubai *Update 120820

Please be advised on the travel guidelines for Repatriation flights from India to Dubai as per the below mentioned schedule from Delhi, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Mumbai.

These flights are open for sale in all the GDS and on www.emirates.com

Flight Schedule until 15th Aug 2020 :

Flight Number	From	To	Date of Operation	Dep	Arr
EK 517	DEL	DXB	14 Aug 2020	16:15	18:10
EK 523	TRV	DXB	13,15 Aug 2020	04:35	07:05
EK 533	COK	DXB	14 Aug 2020	04:30	06:50
EK 503	BOM	DXB	13,15 Aug 2020	19:20	21:00

Flight schedule from 16th Aug - 31Aug 2020

Flight Number	From	To	Date of Operation	Dep	Arr
EK 511	DEL	DXB	16,18,19,20,21,23,25,26,27,28,30Aug 2020	11:00	13:00
EK 523	TRV	DXB	17,20,24,27,31 Aug 2020	04:35	07:05
EK 533	COK	DXB	16,18,21,23,25,28,30 Aug /01Sep 2020	04:30	06:50
EK 505	BOM	DXB	17,18,21,22,24,25,28,29,31 Aug 2020	10:10	11:40

* Please check your GDS for updated information on these flights as " schedule subject to change due to Govt. approvals ".

Emirates joins Dubai in welcoming tourists with measures in place.

Kindly be updated on the below booking procedures and revised guidelines 

• UAE National or Resident with valid visa will be permitted on the repatriation flights.
• Indian national holding Tourist/Visit or  any type of valid UAE visa will be permitted to travel from India on the above mentioned flights.
• Seamen traffic is now permitted to Dubai. Please contact your local Emirates sales office for complete procedures.
• GDRFA/ICA approvals for UAE residents will no longer needed to land in Dubai.
• GDRFA approval is not required for passengers travelling to Dubai on Visit visas.

• Passengers are required to carry COVID-19 negative test result of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test conducted not more than 96 hours before departure. This excludes children under the age of 12 years and passengers who have a moderate or severe disability.
• The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has listed laboratories that perform the real-time RT-PCR test for Covid-19 across the country. (https://www.icmr.gov.in/pdf/covid/labs/COVID_Testing_Labs_13072020.pdf)
• PCR test and certificate to be borne by the passenger.
• Only PCR test is acceptable .Alternate tests will not be accepted.
• All travellers to Dubai, must complete this health declaration form and give it to the staff at check-in.
• You will also need to complete the quarantine undertaking form given to you on board. Hand this form to the Dubai Health Authority staff on arrival.
• On arrival in Dubai, passenger will be required to take a PCR test and remain in at their residence until they receive the test result.
• If the result is positive, passenger will be advised to follow health authority mandate, including self-isolation.
• The customer must download the COVID-19-DXB Smart App, links are available click for both iOS and Android
• Chauffeur Drive Service is not applicable on the repatriation flights departing from India.
• For refunds please follow Covid refund guidelines.
• Emirates is offering free cover for COVID-19 medical expenses and quarantine costs for passengers travelling on visit visas to UAE. For complete details please refer to  www.emirates.com/COVID19assistance.

** Kindly click on the highlighted for additional information.

Please note - "The travel regulations are changing frequently. Please check emirates.com for the most recent information before travel. Passengers are required to come to the airport with the appropriate travel documents for their destination."

Should you have any other queries or require further information ,please contact our contact centre on 9167003333 between 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs or your local Emirates Sales team.  

Kindly disseminate this information to all concerned

Emirates - India

12 August 2020