Airline · United Arab Emirates

Emirates

Emirates doesn't do modest. Showers in first class, a bar at 40,000 feet, and the world's largest A380 fleet. Dubai's gateway airline turned a desert city into a global crossroads through sheer ambition and bottomless sovereign wealth.

Callsign
EMIRATES
ICAO code
UAE
IATA code
EK
Founded
1985
Headquarters
Dubai, UAE
Hubs
DXB
Fun fact

Emirates is the world's largest operator of both the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 777. Their first-class suites have actual showers with 5 minutes of hot water per passenger.

Quick answers

What is Emirates' callsign?

"EMIRATES". On the radio a flight is called by that word plus its flight number, and on a live map its callsign starts with UAE.

What are Emirates' airline codes?

ICAO UAE, IATA EK. Tickets and departure boards use the two-letter IATA code; air traffic control and flight data use the three-letter ICAO code.

Where are Emirates' hubs?

Dubai (DXB).

Aircraft you’ll see in Emirates colors

Emirates special liveries

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