Planning your next getaway? Emirates has expanded its network with 18 new and upgraded routes from Dubai International Airport, covering destinations across Africa, Europe, East Asia, Australia, and beyond. With Dubai being the world’s busiest international airport, travellers now have even more choice for their next trip.
Key New Routes and Upgrades
- New York JFK – From 1 December 2025, Emirates will operate its retrofitted A380s with First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins on all daily flights to JFK. The Milan-stopover service gets the upgrade earlier, from 10 November 2025.
- London Gatwick – A fourth daily flight begins on 8 February 2026, offering more flexible evening departures from Dubai.
- Mauritius – A third daily service launches on 1 December 2025, ideal for holidaymakers during Eid breaks.
- Dublin – A third daily flight (EK165/166) starts on 26 October 2025, adding an early morning departure from Dubai.
- Muscat – Daily Airbus A350 flights now connect Dubai and Oman, with extra weekly services added during summer.
- Edinburgh – Emirates resumes flights with its new A350, EK23/24, offering enhanced comfort and cabin features.
- Ho Chi Minh City – A second daily service was introduced ahead of Lunar New Year 2025 to meet high demand.
- Colombo – A sixth weekly flight is running until 31 March 2025, boosting seat capacity by 30%.
- Johannesburg – From 1 March 2025, a fourth daily service adds over 700 extra seats each day.
- Addis Ababa – As of 1 January 2025, flights to Ethiopia’s capital now operate daily.
- Melbourne – A third daily direct service begins 30 March 2025, replacing the Singapore–Melbourne leg.
- Beirut – Since February 2025, Emirates operates two daily flights, including a morning departure.
- Mumbai & Ahmedabad – Daily A350 services to both cities began on 26 January 2025.
- Shenzhen – Daily flights to China’s “Silicon Valley” launched 1 July 2025, using retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
- Da Nang, Vietnam – New flights via Bangkok started on 2 June 2025, operating four times weekly.
- Siem Reap, Cambodia – Three weekly services began on 3 June 2025, also routed via Bangkok.
- Hangzhou, China – From 26 October 2025, daily flights upgrade to the A350, with revised timings.
- Amman, Jordan – A second daily flight launched early on 19 May 2025, operated by Emirates’ three-class A350.
What This Means for Travellers
Emirates’ expanded schedule strengthens Dubai’s position as a global hub, with more flights, upgraded aircraft, and added flexibility for passengers. Whether you’re heading to Europe, exploring Asia, or jetting off to island getaways, these new services make it easier than ever to connect worldwide.
