Summary: Emirates Dubai–London flights have grown to 13 daily services after the carrier launched a fourth daily rotation to London Gatwick on 8 February 2026, introducing its first daily A350 service to Gatwick and maintaining a daily service to Heathrow.

Emirates has expanded its schedule between Dubai and London, increasing options for travellers between the two global hubs. On 8 February 2026 the airline added a fourth daily service from Dubai to London Gatwick, marking the first time it operates a daily A350 service into Gatwick, while it continues to operate a daily flight to London Heathrow. The carrier now offers 13 daily flights from Dubai to London and more than 20 daily flights from London to Dubai.

New Gatwick rotation and A350 introduction

The additional Gatwick rotation not only raises frequency between Dubai and London but also brings Emirates’ Airbus A350 to Gatwick on a daily basis. The A350 is presented by the airline as its newest widebody aircraft, offering updated technology and improved environmental performance compared with older types in service.

  • New service start date: 8 February 2026 (fourth daily flight to Gatwick)
  • Aircraft: Airbus A350 operating the new daily Gatwick service
  • Existing London Heathrow service: one daily flight remains in operation
  • Total frequency: 13 daily departures from Dubai to London; over 20 daily from London to Dubai
Emirates A350 on the tarmac at Gatwick ahead of a London service
Emirates has introduced its Airbus A350 on a daily rotation to London Gatwick, increasing capacity between Dubai and London.

Cabin experience and aircraft highlights

Emirates says the A350 brings advances in passenger comfort and environmental performance. The airline highlights features including wider, more comfortable seating, improved cabin air quality and mood lighting designed for relaxation. The carrier also points to the A350’s newer systems as having lower emissions compared with older aircraft types.

Supporting business and leisure travel

The extra daily frequency is intended to give travellers greater flexibility whether flying for meetings or holiday. Business passengers gain more scheduling options to London for day trips or overnight meetings, while leisure travellers benefit from increased seat availability and more choice of departure times to visit London's attractions and to connect onward.

Wider UK network growth

Emirates is also expanding services across the UK. The airline has added routes to nine additional UK destinations and remains the largest carrier linking the UK and the Middle East. The carrier reports operating over 20 daily flights serving Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow, alongside its Heathrow and Gatwick London operations.

  • UK destinations cited: Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Heathrow and Gatwick among others
  • Claimed scale: Emirates described as the largest airline between the UK and the Middle East
  • Daily London–Dubai rotations: more than 20 departures from London to Dubai

What this means for passengers and airports

Increased frequency and the arrival of the A350 at Gatwick improve schedule flexibility for travellers and add capacity on a popular long-haul market. Gatwick benefits from the extra rotation as passengers travelling between Europe and the Middle East gain additional options, while Dubai International Airport strengthens its connectivity as one of the world’s busiest hubs.

Why this matters: For travellers, the changes mean more choice of departure times, potentially better availability and a chance to experience Emirates’ A350 on the Gatwick route. For the aviation industry, the expansion highlights continued demand on the Dubai–London corridor and Emirates’ strategy to grow capacity and modernise its fleet on key international routes.