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Emirates is Dubai's flagship carrier and one of the world's largest and most prestigious airlines. Founded in 1985 with just two leased aircraft, Emirates has grown to operate a modern fleet of over 250 wide-body aircraft, including the world's largest fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbos and Boeing 777s. The airline connects Dubai to more than 150 destinations across six continents, serving as a major connector between Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australasia. Emirates is renowned for its luxurious service, award-winning in-flight entertainment system (ICE), and premium cabin products including fully-flat beds in Business Class and private suites in First Class.

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Emirates flies from 35 UK airports. At London Heathrow Airport, Emirates uses Terminal 3, at London Gatwick Airport, Emirates uses North Terminal and at Manchester Airport, Emirates uses Terminal 2. The full list of airports and terminals is below, along with the most asked questions.

Emirates terminals at a glance

AirportTerminal
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)Terminal 3
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)North Terminal
Manchester Airport (MAN)Terminal 2
London Stansted Airport (STN)Main Terminal
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)Main Terminal
Birmingham Airport (BHX)Main Terminal
Glasgow Airport (GLA)Main Terminal
Newcastle Airport (NCL)Main Terminal
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)Departure Hall 3 (Piers F, G, H, M)
Athens International Airport (ATH)Main Terminal
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)Terminal 1
Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)Terminal 3
Brussels Airport (BRU)Main Terminal
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)Terminal 2
Cairo International Airport (CAI)Terminal 2
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)Terminal 3
Dubai International Airport (DXB)Terminal 3
Dublin Airport (DUB)Terminal 1
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)Terminal 2
Geneva Airport (GVA)Terminal 1
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)North Terminal
King Khalid International Airport (RUH)Terminal 5
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)Terminal 1
Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)Terminal 1
Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)Terminal 4S
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)Terminal 1
Munich Airport (MUC)Terminal 1
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)Terminal 4
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)Terminal 1
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)Terminal 2C
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG)Terminal 1
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)Terminal 3
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)Terminal 5
Vienna International Airport (VIE)Terminal 3
Zurich Airport (ZRH)Check-in 2

Most asked about Emirates

Q:Which UK airports does Emirates fly from?

A: Emirates operates from 35 UK airports, including London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Manchester Airport, London Stansted Airport and Edinburgh Airport, among others. Terminal details for each airport are listed on this page.

Q:Which terminal is Emirates at London Heathrow Airport?

A: At London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Emirates departs from Terminal 3. Always double-check your terminal on your boarding pass or the live departure boards before you travel, as airlines can occasionally move.

Q:Which terminal is Emirates at London Gatwick Airport?

A: At London Gatwick Airport (LGW), Emirates departs from North Terminal. Always double-check your terminal on your boarding pass or the live departure boards before you travel, as airlines can occasionally move.

Q:Which terminal is Emirates at Manchester Airport?

A: At Manchester Airport (MAN), Emirates departs from Terminal 2. Always double-check your terminal on your boarding pass or the live departure boards before you travel, as airlines can occasionally move.

Q:Which terminal is Emirates at London Stansted Airport?

A: At London Stansted Airport (STN), Emirates departs from Main Terminal. Always double-check your terminal on your boarding pass or the live departure boards before you travel, as airlines can occasionally move.

Terminal Locations

LHR

London Heathrow Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 3
LGW

London Gatwick Airport

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Operates from:

North Terminal
MAN

Manchester Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 2
STN

London Stansted Airport

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Operates from:

Main Terminal
EDI

Edinburgh Airport

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Main Terminal
BHX

Birmingham Airport

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Operates from:

Main Terminal
GLA

Glasgow Airport

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Operates from:

Main Terminal
NCL

Newcastle Airport

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Operates from:

Main Terminal
AMS

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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Operates from:

Departure Hall 3 (Piers F, G, H, M)
ATH

Athens International Airport

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Operates from:

Main Terminal
BCN

Barcelona-El Prat Airport

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Terminal 1
TLV

Ben Gurion Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 3
BRU

Brussels Airport

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Operates from:

Main Terminal
BUD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 2
CAI

Cairo International Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 2
CPH

Copenhagen Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 3
DXB

Dubai International Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 3
DUB

Dublin Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 1
FRA

Frankfurt Airport

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Terminal 2
GVA

Geneva Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 1
JED

King Abdulaziz International Airport

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Operates from:

North Terminal
RUH

King Khalid International Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 5
LIS

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 1
LYS

Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 1
MAD

Madrid-Barajas Airport

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Terminal 4S
MXP

Milan Malpensa Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 1
MUC

Munich Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 1
JFK

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport

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Terminal 4
NCE

Nice Cote d'Azur Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 1
CDG

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

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Terminal 2C
PRG

Prague Vaclav Havel Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 1
FCO

Rome Fiumicino Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 3
ARN

Stockholm Arlanda Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 5
VIE

Vienna International Airport

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Operates from:

Terminal 3
ZRH

Zurich Airport

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Operates from:

Check-in 2

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Emirates Fleet

Aircraft types and individual aircraft operating Emirates flights, with typical seating and average age.

Fleet Types

Boeing 777-31H(ER)
98 aircraft seen
Airbus A380-861
52 aircraft seen
Airbus A350-941
26 aircraft seen
Airbus A380-842
23 aircraft seen
Boeing 777-21H(LR)
9 aircraft seen
Boeing 777-36N(ER)
3 aircraft seen
Boeing 777-300(ER)
2 aircraft seen
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Common Questions About Emirates

Q:Which UK airports does Emirates fly from?

A: Emirates operates from 35 UK airports including Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Athens International Airport, Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Ben Gurion Airport and Birmingham Airport, among others. You can find detailed terminal information for each airport above.

Q:Which terminals does Emirates use?

A: Terminal assignments vary by airport. For example, at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Emirates operates from Departure Hall 3 (Piers F, G, H, M). Always check the terminal information above or your booking confirmation for your specific flight.

Q:How early should I arrive for a Emirates flight?

A: We recommend arriving at least 2-3 hours before your Emirates flight, depending on whether it's domestic or international. Check with Emirates for specific check-in requirements.

Q:Does Emirates always use the same terminal?

A: Generally yes, Emirates typically uses the same terminal at each airport for operational efficiency. However, at larger airports like Heathrow, terminal assignments can occasionally change due to operational requirements. Always verify your terminal on your booking confirmation and check for any updates on the day of travel.

Q:Which terminal is Emirates at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?

A: At Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), Emirates operates from Departure Hall 3 (Piers F, G, H, M). Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is Emirates at Athens International Airport?

A: At Athens International Airport (ATH), Emirates operates from Main Terminal. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is Emirates at Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

A: At Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), Emirates operates from Terminal 1. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is Emirates at Ben Gurion Airport?

A: At Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), Emirates operates from Terminal 3. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is Emirates at Birmingham Airport?

A: At Birmingham Airport (BHX), Emirates operates from Main Terminal. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is Emirates at Brussels Airport?

A: At Brussels Airport (BRU), Emirates operates from Main Terminal. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is Emirates at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport?

A: At Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), Emirates operates from Terminal 2. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is Emirates at Cairo International Airport?

A: At Cairo International Airport (CAI), Emirates operates from Terminal 2. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is Emirates at Copenhagen Airport?

A: At Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Emirates operates from Terminal 3. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

Q:Which terminal is Emirates at Dubai International Airport?

A: At Dubai International Airport (DXB), Emirates operates from Terminal 3. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.

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