Emirates, the world's largest international airline, will launch a daily flight between Helsinki and Dubai from 1 October 2026, expanding its footprint in the Nordics. Trade between the two nations continues to grow, and Emirates’ new service will fuel further opportunities for Finnish businesses to connect with the UAE and global markets, via Emirates SkyCargo. The flight schedule has been optimised to ensure smooth onwards connections, offering convenient access to and from key destinations across East and Southeast Asia such as Bangkok, Phuket, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, and Taipei; comprehensive connectivity across West Asia and popular Indian Ocean points; African destinations including Cairo, Cape Town and Johannesburg; major hubs across the Middle East and GCC including Dammam, Riyadh, Muscat and Kuwait City; and all five Australian cities on Emirates’ network, as well as connections from Auckland and Christchurch in New Zealand. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer said, “The Dubai-Helsinki route is an exciting expansion on our global network. In addition to better serving current demand, we see potential to attract travellers who may have previously opted for alternative connections, growing the overall market and creating opportunities for more people to discover the destinations have to offer.” Nature is at the heart of the Finnish tourism proposition, with 41 national parks and nature reserves protecting Finland’s green forests, Baltic islands, Arctic fells and pristine blue lakes. Blending urban life with easy access to nature, the city is an ideal destination for business and leisure travel. Visitors can also encounter rare wildlife, including reindeer, wolves, bears, lynx and the Saimaa ringed seal, found only at Lake Saimaa. For the eighth consecutive year, Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world, a spirit that’s encapsulated in the capital, Helsinki. Known as the home of sauna, it offers visitors an authentic insight into Finnish culture and wellbeing. Emirates will operate its new service with its newest aircraft type, the A350, allowing travellers in Finland to experience the airline’s latest products and the highly acclaimed Premium Economy cabin from the inaugural flight.