Emirates to launch fourth daily London Gatwick flight with Airbus A350 in 2026

Dubai: Emirates will increase its service between Dubai and London Gatwick to four daily flights starting 8 February 2026, the airline announced. The new frequency, operated by the Airbus A350-900, brings Emirates’ total London operations to 12 daily flights across Gatwick, Heathrow, and Stansted.

The additional service — flight EK069/070 — will be operated with Emirates’ new-generation A350 aircraft featuring Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class cabins. The aircraft is equipped with the latest cabin tech, including wireless charging, digital inflight menus, and electric window blinds featuring the Ghaf tree motif.

The outbound flight EK069 will depart Dubai at 17:05, landing in London Gatwick at 20:50. Return flight EK070 will depart Gatwick at 23:55 and arrive in Dubai at 11:00 the following day.

The new flight’s late departure and arrival times are tailored to business and leisure travelers seeking flexibility. It allows outbound Dubai passengers more time in the city before flying out and offers inbound travelers optimal arrival time for hotel check-in.

With the additional frequency, London Gatwick becomes Emirates’ second UK destination to be served by its new A350, following Edinburgh. The move also expands Emirates' UK network to 140 weekly flights across eight gateways: Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.

Emirates’ A350 is already flying to several international cities including Mumbai, Istanbul, Amman, Muscat, and Colombo, as part of the carrier’s broader fleet enhancement.