Emirates Fleet — Aircraft Types & Hub Structure
Emirates is the UAE's flag carrier based in Dubai, operating one of the world's largest long-haul fleets — including all 118 of the world's active Airbus A380s.
Fleet at a glance
| Total fleet size (approx) | 260 |
|---|---|
| Carrier type | Full-service carrier (FSC) |
| Primary hub | Dubai (DXB) |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Carrier code | EK |
| Country of registration | UAE |
Aircraft types operated by Emirates
A380
Operated on regional and short-haul routes.
B777-300ER
Operated on regional and short-haul routes.
B777-200LR
Operated on regional and short-haul routes.
Aircraft type list is current as of May 2026. Fleet composition evolves continuously as airlines retire older aircraft and induct new variants.
Emirates hub network
Emirates bases the largest concentration of aircraft and crew at Dubai (DXB). Flights to/from hub airports operate at higher daily frequencies than non-hub destinations, and connecting flights typically route through these hub cities.
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View Emirates routes & faresFrequently asked questions
How many aircraft does Emirates have?
Emirates operates approximately 260 aircraft as of May 2026. The fleet composition includes A380, B777-300ER, B777-200LR. Fleet counts change continuously as airlines add new aircraft and retire older ones — for the latest exact figure, check Emirates's investor relations page or DGCA's airline data portal.
What aircraft types does Emirates operate?
Emirates operates A380, B777-300ER, B777-200LR. As a full-service carrier, the fleet includes both narrowbody and wide-body aircraft to serve domestic, regional, and long-haul international routes.
Where is Emirates's main hub?
Emirates's primary hub is Dubai (DXB). Hubs are the airports where the airline bases the largest concentration of aircraft, crew, and maintenance operations — flights connect through hubs more frequently than non-hub airports.
Is Emirates part of any airline alliance?
Emirates is not currently a member of any of the three major global airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, oneworld). It operates a network of bilateral codeshare partnerships instead.
Does Emirates operate wide-body or narrowbody aircraft?
Emirates operates both wide-body and narrowbody aircraft. Wide-body (twin-aisle) aircraft like the Boeing 777, 787 and Airbus A350 are used for long-haul international routes; narrowbody (single-aisle) aircraft like the A320 family and Boeing 737 are used for domestic and short/medium-haul international flights.
Last updated: 24 May 2026