Emirates to operate two A380s to Bahrain for Formula 1 races

Dubai-based Emirates airline is upgrading two of its services to Bahrain. Starting March 6, two Airbus A380s will be put into service to meet the rise in travel demand for the Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix 2023.

Flights EK 835/836 and EK 837/838, all previously operated by the Boeing 777-300ER, have been upgraded.

EK 835 departs Dubai at 01:50, arriving in Bahrain at 02:05, while EK 836 departs Bahrain at 03:50, arriving back in Dubai at 06:05.

The other conveniently timed morning EK 837 flight departs Dubai at 08:20 and will arrive in Bahrain at 08:40. EK 838 then leaves Bahrain at 10:25 arriving in Dubai at 12:40.

Both Emirates Airbus A380 aircraft serving the Dubai-Bahrain route will offer a total of 517 seats in a three-class configuration, with 427 spacious seats in Economy Class, 76 fully flat-bed seats in Business Class and 14 First Class Private Suites.

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