1985Founded
2Aircraft types
1Base airports
EK · UAEIATA · ICAO

About the airline

Emirates is the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, based at Dubai International Airport since 1985. It operates one of the world's largest wide-body fleets of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft, connecting six continents through its Dubai hub.

Emirates punctuality

last 30 days
94%on time (within 15 min)
9 minaverage delay when late
32flights tracked

Based on flights observed by this site over the period, not on official statistics. Updated daily.

Fleet

Emirates (IATA: EK, ICAO: UAE) is Dubai's flag carrier and one of the largest international airlines in the world. Founded in 1985 with two leased aircraft, it has grown into a global network spanning six continents, all connected through its hub at Dubai International Airport.

The airline is famous for an all-wide-body fleet - it is the world's largest operator of both the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 777 - and for a premium onboard product, including the ICE entertainment system with thousands of channels.

Below you will find Emirates contacts, fleet details, baggage allowances and online check-in instructions.

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Contacts

Address: Emirates Group Headquarters, Airport Road, PO Box 686, Dubai, United Arab Emirates