Emirates announced the launch of a new daily service from Dubai to Bogot starting on June 3

Emirates said on Wednesday that it would begin operating a new daily route on June 3 from Dubai to Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. The new services will create a historic first-ever connection between the northern portion of South America and the larger Middle East region, in addition to linking Colombia with the United Arab Emirates.

With the addition of Bogotá, Emirates' South American network will have four gateways, in addition to its regularly scheduled routes to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Buenos Aires. In addition, the addition of this new location will expand the airline's reach throughout the Americas, allowing it to service 19 locations in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia.

Emirates is slated to be the first airline to provide a range of premium services on the well-traveled route between south Florida and Colombia. The daily services will connect Dubai and Bogotá via Miami.  Owing to Bogotá's high altitude, a layover is required as there isn't enough room for a nonstop flight from Dubai. Miami was chosen, according to the airline, because of its connections to Bogotá for trade and tourism.

Due to immigration procedures at Miami, travellers on flights operating in both directions between Dubai and Bogotá must meet US entry requirements and possess the necessary documentation. Citizens of Colombia and the United Arab Emirates are able to enter both cities without a visa for a maximum of ninety days, respectively, because of reciprocal visa agreements.