Starting February 8, 2026, Emirates will launch a fourth daily flight between Dubai and London Gatwick, enhancing travel options for passengers.
This new service is to be operated by the state-of-the-art Airbus A350. It introduces travelers to Emirates’ latest cabin interiors, featuring Business Class and Premium Economy options.
With this addition, Emirates will offer 12 daily flights to London across three airports—Gatwick, Heathrow, and Stansted. The spread gives customers more flexibility to choose convenient departure points and times.
New Gatwick Flight Details
The new flight, EK069, departs Dubai at 5:05 PM and arrives at London Gatwick at 8:50 PM. The return flight, EK070, leaves Gatwick at 11:55 PM, landing in Dubai at 11:00 AM the next day.
As the last daily flight in both directions, this service is perfect for travelers seeking direct connections between Dubai and London.
For those heading to Dubai, the morning arrival allows ample time to check into hotels and start exploring the city’s attractions.
Passengers leaving Dubai can maximize their day, wrapping up business meetings, shopping, or sightseeing before boarding the evening flight to London.
A350 Experience: Comfort and Innovation
The Airbus A350-900 is configured with three classes. It offers 32 lie-flat Business Class seats in a 1-2-1 layout, 28 Premium Economy seats, and 238 Economy Class seats.
Passengers can enjoy Emirates’ signature service alongside modern cabin features. These include wireless charging in Business Class, electric window blinds with the iconic Emirates Ghaf tree motif, and digital inflight menus displayed on ice screens.
These enhancements ensure a comfortable and tech-savvy journey for all travelers.
Expanding Emirates’ UK Network
London Gatwick will be the second UK destination, after Edinburgh, to welcome Emirates’ A350 aircraft.
This new flight increases Emirates’ UK operations to 140 weekly flights, serving eight key cities. These are: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.
Emirates operates the UK routes with a mix of A350s, A380s, and Boeing 777s. The latest Gatwick boost reinforces its commitment to connecting the UK with global destinations.
Conclusion
The Dubai-London Gatwick route joins a growing list of cities served by Emirates’ A350. These now include Lyon, Bologna, Dammam, Mumbai, Edinburgh, Bahrain, Colombo, Kuwait, Muscat, Tunis, Amman, Istanbul, and Ahmedabad.
This expansion highlights Emirates’ focus on delivering cutting-edge travel experiences worldwide.
With this new service, Emirates strengthens its Dubai-London connection, offering unmatched convenience, comfort, and innovation for passengers.
