The Dubai-based Emirates is famous for its regionally inspired cuisine and seasonal menus honouring a number of cultural celebrations in different parts of the globe. The airline has planned something spectacular for Onam 2025.
Onam marks the beginning of the harvest season in South India. One of the largest international airlines, Emirates is marking the Kerala harvest until September 6, ensuring memorable entertainment options and authentic Onam dishes across all cabin classes.
Emirates passengers onboard flights to and from Dubai to Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram are up for a lot of surprises, including curated menus featuring the taste of Onam and more than 6,500 channels of entertainment on Emirates ice.
Onam 2025 celebrations onboard Emirates flights from Dubai to Kerala
Until September 6, Emirates customers in all classes of flights from Dubai to Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram can appreciate the traditional appetizers for lunch and dinner of:
– sharkara upperi – banana roasted in jaggery
– kaya varuthathu – crisp banana chips
– kondattam mulaku – fried sundried chillies steeped in yoghurt
There is also a delightful selection of dips essential for Onam celebrations, such as:
– kaalan – made of coconut, fresh yoghurt and yam
– cucumber pachadi – a garnished salad
– puli inji – ginger-based chutney
Emirates customers flying First and Business Class onboard flights from Dubai to Kerala can indulge in special Kerala-style pappadam and mango pickle. This is going to be an incredible piece of memory for all the passengers.
The selection of Onam main courses onboard Emirates flights, includes:
– alleppey kozhi curry – spiced chicken in coconut sauce
– vegetarian sadhya – sambar and kootu, accompanied by matta rice and carrot pea thoran
– nadan kozhi kari – pan-fried chicken, coconut, spices, rice, carrot pea thoran and veggies kootu
– padavalanga thoran – chemba rice, erissery and bean thoran
The incredible selection of desserts onboard Emirates flights this Onam 2025 features palada pradhaman (creamy rice pudding, pistachios, raisins and more) and parippu payasam (lentil pudding and roasted coconut flakes).
In order to embrace the celebratory mood better, all meals on board Dubai to Kerala flights are going to be served on banana leaf dish liners. Until September 6, passengers can get an authentic feel of sadhya for Keralites. Isn’t it incredible?
Onam 2025 onboard Emirates: Flights from Dubai to Kerala schedule
Besides the delightful selection of authentic Kerala-style dishes, Emirates is also letting its passengers on board flights from Dubai to Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram to enjoy more than 6,500 channels of entertainment.
You can also find multiple Oscar-recipient films, more than 2,000 movies, 650 TV series, 4,000 hours of music, podcasts and audiobooks across 40 languages, and more. There are dozens of Indian movies, from timeless classics to the latest releases.
| Flight Number | From | To | Duration of Flight | Frequency |
| EK 530 | Dubai 3:20 am | Kochi 8:55 am | 4 hours 5 minutes | Daily |
| EK 532 | Dubai 9:25 pm | Kochi 2:55 am | 4 hours | Daily |
| EK 533 | Kochi 4:25 am | Dubai 6:50 am | 3 hours 55 minutes | Daily |
| EK 531 | Kochi 10:35 am | Dubai 12:55 pm | 3 hours 50 minutes | Daily |
| EK 522 | Dubai 9:25 pm | Thiruvananthapuram 3:10 am | 4 hours 15 minutes | Daily |
| EK 523 | Thiruvananthapuram 4:45 am | Dubai 7:15 am | 4 hours | Daily |
For flight bookings: emirates.com, Emirates app and travel agents
Brief guide to Dubai visa for Indians
Indians looking to indulge in Onam 2025 celebrations onboard Emirates flights from Kerala to Dubai are required to apply for an e-Visa. You can click on this official link to get e-Visas before departure. Make sure to get the document printed.
To check your Dubai visa application, go to the official site only. You can check your application status, pending documents and other important details. Just put in your visa number or passport number to check the status.
Dubai is one of the most popular tourist destinations today, and it’s not surprising if one finds it pretty and decides to extend the visa. Dubai visa can be extended for a maximum period of 60 days. You need a passport, an old tourist visa and photographs for it.
Make sure not to submit damaged documents or put in false information, as these are some of the most common reasons for your Dubai visa getting rejected. If there are any spelling mistakes, it could be a problem, too. You can find more details on Dubai visa on Travel to Dubai.
Dubai is an incredible place to explore. Make sure to apply for Dubai travel insurance. You can find a number of things to do in Dubai, including staying at the most luxurious hotels, checking out global cuisine at incredible restaurants and indulging in the best shopping moments.
