Emirates is embarking on a major expansion of its eastern route network, with Adelaide the next destination to be launched in November, on top of the 12 new routes already being rolled out worldwide in 2012.

From November 1, Emirates will launch four weekly flights to Adelaide, rising to a daily service from February 1. Adelaide will be the airline’s fifth destination in Australia, which is currently served with 70 flights per week.

In addition, the airline’s current double-daily service to Perth will grow to 19 weekly flights from December 1, becoming a triple daily operation from March 1.

“The addition of Adelaide to our network and the boost to our Perth operations demonstrates our commitment to investment and growth in our Australian operations and highlights the economic strength and global demand for the two cities as business, leisure and investment destinations,” said Emirates Group chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

Emirates operates flights on a daily schedule from Malta to Dubai via Larnaka, Cyprus.