The milestones in Emirates Airlines incredible journey

On 25 October 1985, Emirates flew its first routes out of Dubai with just two aircrafts leased Boeing 737 and an Airbus 300 B4. Then, as now, our goal was quality, not quantity. And in the years since taking those first small steps onto the regional travel scene, we've evolved into a globally influential travel and tourism leader known the world over for our commitment to quality. With a fleet of more than 265 aircraft, we currently fly to over 155 destinations in more than 80 countries around the world. Over 1,500 Emirates flights depart Dubai each week on their way to destinations on six continents, and our network is expanding constantly. You can read on to find out more.

Our Fleet

Comfortable and modern, our fleet has been acclaimed by aviation experts and passengers alike. With one of the youngest fleets in the world made up entirely of Emirates A380 and Boeing 777s, we exceed expectations on flights to over 150 destinations every year. Explore our fleet and learn more about the aircraft you’ll be travelling on when you fly with us.

We are the First Airline to offer Free Wi-Fi Onboard

When the life on the ground doesn't stop in the air

Stay connected with family and friends with two hours of free text messaging on WhatsApp, iMessage, Facebook Messenger, Viber Chat or WeChat. Or you can use 20MB of data for free within two hours of login. Simply log in to our OnAir onboard Wi-Fi and choose how you want to connect with your loved ones. You can also choose from our data plans if you would like to check your social media, send emails or browse your favourite sites. And if you’re an Emirates Skywards member, you can continue to enjoy free or discounted Wi-Fi throughout your flight depending on your membership tier.