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Emirates will introduce a fourth daily flight between Dubai and London Gatwick starting February 8, 2026, further strengthening its presence in the UK. The new flight, EK069/070, will be operated by the airline’s latest Airbus A350, featuring next-generation interiors including lie-flat Business Class, Premium Economy, and cutting-edge technology features.
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With this addition, Emirates will offer 12 daily flights to London across three airports—Gatwick, Heathrow, and Stansted—providing more choice and flexibility for passengers, a Dubai Media Office report conveyed.
Flight EK069 is scheduled to depart Dubai at 17:05hrs and arrive in London Gatwick at 20:50hrs. The return leg, EK070, departs London at 23:55hrs and lands in Dubai at 11:00hrs the next day.
Tailored for convenience
As the final Emirates flight of the day between the two cities, EK069/070 caters to travellers seeking maximum flexibility. Arriving in Dubai early in the morning allows customers to check into hotels and start their day immediately, while the late evening departure from Dubai offers time to finish meetings, shop, or enjoy the city before flying to London.
The service will be operated by an Airbus A350-900 in a three-class configuration: 32 lie-flat Business Class seats in a 1-2-1 layout, 28 Premium Economy seats, and 238 Economy Class seats. The aircraft also includes features like wireless charging in Business Class, digital inflight menus, electric window blinds with the Emirates Ghaf tree motif in premium cabins, and Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment system.
Expanding UK and global reach
London Gatwick becomes the second UK airport after Edinburgh to welcome Emirates’ A350. The additional frequency brings the airline’s UK operations to 140 weekly flights across eight cities: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. These are served by a mix of Airbus A350s, A380s, and Boeing 777s.
The new service places London among a growing list of global cities served by the A350, including Mumbai, Istanbul, Muscat, Edinburgh, and Amman.
Customers can book flights through emirates.com, the Emirates App, retail outlets, the contact centre, or travel agents.
