Emirates is expanding Tokyo Narita service with a second daily flight from Dubai starting 1 May 2026, increasing schedule choice and upgraded Boeing 777-300ER onboard options for travelers.
Summary: Emirates will add a second daily Dubai–Tokyo Narita flight from 1 May 2026. The new EK320/EK321 rotation will be operated by a retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER with a four-class layout, expanding seat capacity, schedule flexibility, and onward connections via Dubai.
Emirates is expanding Tokyo Narita operations by launching a second daily service from Dubai starting 1 May 2026, a move aimed at giving travelers more departure choices and improved onboard options. The additional frequency will be flown using the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, which Emirates says is designed to deliver an upgraded experience across cabins.
The new flight is expected to support passenger demand between the UAE and Japan while also strengthening connectivity through Dubai to destinations in Europe, Africa, and South America.
Dubai–Tokyo Narita schedule details for EK320 and EK321
Emirates said the added service will operate as EK320 from Dubai and EK321 from Tokyo Narita. EK320 is scheduled to depart Dubai at 22:30 hrs and arrive in Tokyo Narita at 13:30 hrs the following day. The return flight, EK321, will depart Tokyo Narita at 21:30 hrs and arrive in Dubai at 03:50 hrs the following day, with all times listed as local.
Why Emirates is adding a second daily Tokyo Narita flight
According to the airline, the second daily Narita service is intended to build on Emirates’ established presence in Japan and to better serve both leisure and business demand. Emirates already operates multiple daily services to Tokyo Narita and Osaka, and the additional frequency is positioned as a way to offer more scheduling flexibility for travelers connecting through Dubai.
Emirates also highlighted that the extra flight can help passengers link onward to the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and South America, using Dubai as a hub for multi-region itineraries.
Retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER: four-class cabin and seat counts
A key part of the announcement is the aircraft type and interior configuration. Emirates said the second daily service will use a refurbished Boeing 777-300ER featuring a four-class layout: First Class Suites, Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class. The airline described the cabin design as using modern color palettes, Ghaf Tree motifs, and wood finishes across cabins.
- 260 Economy seats
- 24 Premium Economy seats
- 40 Business Class seats in a 1-2-1 configuration
- Eight First Class Suites
Onboard experience: dining and inflight entertainment on the Narita route
Emirates said passengers on the added Narita frequency can expect regionally inspired dining, including dishes such as the Kaiseki meal tray. The airline also pointed to its inflight entertainment system, ice, stating that travelers across cabins will have access to more than 6,500 channels of on-demand content, including movies, TV shows, podcasts, music, documentaries, and Japanese programming.
What the extra frequency means for connections via Dubai
Emirates framed the new service as a practical improvement for travelers building complex itineraries. Eastbound, the flight’s afternoon arrival into Tokyo Narita is intended to support connections to domestic markets within Japan and to expand options for travelers originating in key European and Middle Eastern markets. Westbound, the early morning arrival into Dubai is positioned to make onward connections to Europe, Africa, and South America smoother.
The airline also suggested that the added frequency could make it easier to combine business and leisure travel, including multi-destination trips that incorporate a stopover in Dubai.
Emirates in Japan: operations, weekly seats, and cargo capacity
Emirates has operated flights to Japan since 2002. The airline currently runs three daily flights to Tokyo Narita, Tokyo Haneda, and Osaka. With the new service added, Emirates said it will offer more than 22,500 weekly seats to and from Japan across 28 weekly flights.
Beyond passenger travel, Emirates said the Japan operation is expected to carry 1,240 tonnes of cargo on these flights, supporting trade links to markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Europe, and Africa.
Partnerships with JAL and ANA, plus premium ground services
The expansion also aligns with Emirates’ partnerships with Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA). Emirates said these partnerships improve connectivity to 36 destinations across Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, and that the expanded Narita schedule will provide more convenient access and planning flexibility.
For premium travelers, Emirates noted it introduced its Chauffeur-drive service in Narita earlier this month, and said the service will be extended to Osaka starting 1 March 2026.
Why this matters for travelers and the travel industry
For travelers, the second daily Dubai–Tokyo Narita flight means more departure-time options, additional premium seating choices (including Premium Economy), and potentially easier same-day connections on both ends of the route. For the wider travel industry, the added capacity and cargo uplift can strengthen tourism and commercial links between Japan and the United Arab Emirates, while reinforcing Dubai’s role as a hub for long-haul itineraries connecting Europe, Africa, and South America.
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