DUBAI- Emirates Airlines (EK) has commenced its eagerly awaited services to Bogota (BOG), the capital of Colombia, expanding its South American network to four destinations and reaching a total of 19 points across the Americas.
The inaugural flight to this new destination was celebrated at gate A14 at El Dorado International Airport with the arrival of EK213 from Miami (MIA), greeted by traditional Colombian dancers.
Emirates Inaugurates Bogota Flight
The launch ceremony featured a cake-cutting ceremony and an exchange of symbolic gifts, attended by VIPs including His Excellency Luis Miguel Merlano Hoyos, Colombian Ambassador to the UAE; His Excellency Mohamed Alshamsi, UAE Ambassador to Colombia; Sergio Paris Mendoza, Director General of Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia; and Natali Leal, OPAIN General Manager.
Emirates executives on the flight and leading the ceremony included Nabil Sultan, Executive Vice President of Passenger Sales and Country Management, and Salem Obaidalla, Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations – Americas.
The senior executive delegation was joined by international media from Dubai and Miami, as well as Scott Lantz, Area Manager for Mexico and Colombia, and various Colombian Vice Ministers, Ambassadors, and other distinguished guests.
The daily service, via Miami, operates with a Boeing 777 aircraft, offering premium passenger services on its route to Bogotá. Emirates is the first airline to provide first-class services on the popular Miami-Bogotá route.
Following the welcome ceremony with airline and airport officials, Emirates showcased its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, featuring a three-class configuration, to dignitaries, government representatives, media, guests, and members of the travel trade industry. The aircraft includes eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat seats in Business Class, and 304 spacious seats in Economy Class for the daily service.
Executive Remarks
Upon the launch of flights to Bogotá, Nabil Sultan, Emirates’ EVP of Passenger Sales and Country Management, stated:
“Adding Bogotá to our network underscores our strong commitment to South America and our goal to expand in this vital continent. Bogotá, as a key leisure and business destination, is a gateway we’ve long aimed to serve. These new flights will enhance trade flows, improve market access, and create investment opportunities across various sectors between Colombia and the UAE. We are also thrilled to offer our premium services, including First Class, between Miami and Bogotá for the first time, providing a signature travel experience that will increase travel between the US and Colombia.
We extend our gratitude to Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia, El Dorado International Airport, and all stakeholders and authorities in Colombia, the US, and the UAE for enabling us to include Bogotá in our global network.”
Sergio Paris Mendoza, Director General of Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia, remarked:
Colombia, the gateway to South America, now connects with the Middle East for the first time via the Bogotá-Miami-Dubai route operated by Emirates. We are delighted that Emirates’ services will boost inbound tourism and trade between Colombia and the Middle East.”
Natali Leal, OPAIN General Manager, added:
“We welcome Emirates to El Dorado. Their arrival strengthens our position as a leading air terminal in Latin America and a key gateway to Colombia. With this new airline, we can offer better connections and experiences to our travelers. Currently, 40 million passengers travel through El Dorado annually, and we are ready to welcome new travelers eager to experience Emirates. We extend our warmest welcome and are committed to being partners in providing unique and memorable experiences.”
Emirates’ daily flight EK213 departs Dubai at 02:15 hrs and arrives in Miami at 10:05 hrs. The flight then leaves Miami at 12:05 hrs, arriving in Bogotá at 14:55 hrs.
On the return journey, flight EK214 departs Bogotá at 17:19 hrs and lands in Miami at 22:15 hrs. It then takes off from Miami at 00:45 hrs the following day and arrives in Dubai at 23:00 hrs. All times are local.
Strengthening Partnership with Avianca
The new daily service to Bogotá will offer travelers from Colombia convenient access to Dubai via Miami, along with connections to popular destinations in the Far East, West Asia, and Africa.
With the recent codeshare agreement with Avianca, Emirates customers can now fly directly to three destinations in Colombia—Bogotá, Medellin, and Cali—from Madrid, Barcelona, or London Heathrow.
This partnership provides seamless connectivity and added convenience, making travel more straightforward. Codeshare flights available for customers include routes from Madrid to Bogotá, Medellin, or Cali; Barcelona to Bogotá; and London Heathrow to Bogotá.
Passengers of both airlines will benefit from seamless connectivity, easy booking of itineraries on a single ticket, competitive fares, and a unified baggage policy.
To facilitate the global movement of commodities and goods, the new Boeing 777-300ER services will provide up to 20 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight. This will enhance access to international markets for Colombian exports such as fresh flowers, fruits, vegetables, and other perishable goods.
Colombians have become one of the fastest-growing diaspora communities in the UAE and are the largest among Latin American communities there.
Emirates’ services will connect Colombians to the airline’s global network of over 140 destinations, offering world-class service with industry-leading products.
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