Emirates has announced the resumption of flight services to Algiers, Algeria with effect from November 9. According to the latest updates, flights from Dubai to Algiers will operate twice a week.

With the resumption of flight services to Algiers, Emirates' African network has strengthened to 21 destinations. Furthermore, it represents the full restoration of Emirate's flight operations in North Africa.

The decision has been taken in view of the easing of travel restrictions in the country as well as increase in passenger demand. The airline is fulfilling its plan to expand its presence across Africa to operate a total of 116 weekly flights into the continent.

The airline has noted that customers seeking to fly to and from Algiers can safely fly to Dubai and enjoy the convenience of connectivity to many regions across the world including Europe, the Middle East, Americas and West Asia.

As per the airline's statement, Emirates will operate two weekly flights to Algiers on Tuesdays and Thursdays and return flight to Dubai will be linked with Tunis. EK 757 will depart Dubai at 0930hrs to arrive Algiers at 1400hrs. Furthermore, EK 758 will depart Algiers at 17:00 and halt in Tunis at 18:20. The flight will further move towards Dubai from Tunis at 19:20 to reach the Emirate at 3:55 the next day.

WAM