Emirates is scheduled to operate its first flight to Calcutta on Saturday since the outbreak of the war in West Asia, airport sources and tour operators said on Friday. The flight from Dubai is expected to arrive at the Calcutta airport on Saturday evening. ADVERTISEMENTMetro reported on Friday that the first flight to Calcutta from a West Asian destination landed early Thursday, more than 113 hours after flight operations were halted due to the ongoing conflict. Airport sources said the Emirates flight is scheduled to arrive in Calcutta at 6.50pm. “Earlier at Dubai airport, passengers could go straight to the check-in counter.

Source: The Telegraph March 07, 2026 02:50 UTC