Emirates Summer 2026 Route Changes at a Glance
| Destination | Summer 2026 Change | Effective | Aircraft / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen, Denmark | Second daily service added; A380 also scheduled back for summer | 1 Jun / 1 Jul 2026 | A350 on EK153/154; A380 scheduled from July |
| Phuket, Thailand | Third daily flight added (EK390/391) | 1 Jul 2026 | A350 with Premium Economy |
| Cape Town, South Africa | Third daily flight added (EK778/779) | 1 Jul 2026 | A350 with Premium Economy |
| Accra, Ghana | Four extra weekly flights added (EK789/790) | 12 Jul 2026 | Boeing 777-300ER; now 11 weekly flights |
| London Gatwick, UK | A380 scheduled back for summer | 1 Jul 2026 | A380 daily, with more A380 frequencies scheduled from August |
| Perth, Australia | A380 scheduled to return | 27 Jul 2026 | A380 daily |
| Glasgow, UK | A380 scheduled to return | 1 Aug 2026 | A380 daily |
| Osaka, Japan | A380 scheduled to return | 1 Aug 2026 | A380 daily |
A350 Capacity for Peak Summer Travel
Emirates says its additional A350 flights to Copenhagen, Phuket and Cape Town are designed to meet peak summer demand while adding Premium Economy on those services.
| Route | New frequency | Flight | Schedule | Effective / notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai to Copenhagen | Second daily service | EK153 | Departs Dubai 14:50; arrives Copenhagen 19:45 | From 1 Jun 2026; A350 with Premium Economy |
| Copenhagen to Dubai | Second daily service return | EK154 | Departs Copenhagen 21:35; arrives Dubai 05:55 next day | From 1 Jun 2026; A350 with Premium Economy |
| Dubai to Phuket | Third daily service | EK390 | Departs Dubai 22:40; arrives Phuket 08:10 next day | From 1 Jul 2026; A350 with Premium Economy |
| Phuket to Dubai | Third daily service return | EK391 | Departs Phuket 10:00; arrives Dubai 13:05 | From 1 Jul 2026; A350 with Premium Economy |
| Dubai to Cape Town | Third daily service | EK778 | Departs Dubai 10:25; arrives Cape Town 18:05 | From 1 Jul 2026; A350 with Premium Economy |
| Cape Town to Dubai | Third daily service return | EK779 | Departs Cape Town 20:00; arrives Dubai 07:25 next morning | From 1 Jul 2026; A350 with Premium Economy |
Accra Gets More Summer Flights from July
From 12 July 2026, Emirates will add four weekly flights between Dubai and Accra, taking Ghana service to 11 weekly flights.
| Route | Added frequency | Flight | Operating days | Schedule / aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai to Accra | Four extra weekly flights | EK789 | Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays | Departs Dubai 03:30; arrives Accra 07:40; Boeing 777-300ER |
| Accra to Dubai | Return service for the added flights | EK790 | Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays | Departs Accra 10:25; arrives Dubai 22:40; Boeing 777-300ER |
A380 Returns Scheduled Through August
Summer 2026 also brings several scheduled A380 returns from Dubai.
Based on published schedule data cited by Aviation A2Z, these A380 timings remain subject to change, so travellers should check their flight details before departure.
| Route from Dubai | A380 Return Date | Summer Frequency Noted |
|---|---|---|
| Dusseldorf | 26 Jun 2026 | Daily |
| Copenhagen | 1 Jul 2026 | Daily |
| Frankfurt | 1 Jul 2026 | Daily |
| London Gatwick | 1 Jul 2026 | Daily; two daily from 1 Aug |
| Manchester | 1 Jul 2026 | Daily; three daily from 1 Aug |
| Munich | 1 Jul 2026 | Daily; two daily from 1 Aug |
| Perth | 27 Jul 2026 | Daily |
| Glasgow | 1 Aug 2026 | Daily |
| Prague | 1 Aug 2026 | Daily |
| Osaka Kansai | 1 Aug 2026 | Daily |
| Washington Dulles | 1 Aug 2026 | Daily |
Emirates Summer Offers
If summer travel takes you to or through Dubai, Emirates has tied its summer 2026 push to a complimentary hotel offer, My Emirates Pass discounts and Dubai Summer Surprises.
- Complimentary JW Marriott Marquis stay – eligible travellers who purchase an Emirates return ticket between 22 June and 12 July 2026 and travel between 25 June and 30 September can receive a complimentary stay when travelling to Dubai or stopping over for more than 24 hours.
- My Emirates Pass – Emirates says over 600 offers are available for summer 2026 when passengers show an Emirates boarding pass and valid ID at participating venues.
- Dubai Summer Surprises – the citywide summer programme runs from 2 July to 30 August 2026, with concerts, cultural events, wellness activities, retail offers and limited-time experiences.
Sources
- Emirates Media Centre – Emirates extends Premium Economy reach with expanded city rollout
- Emirates Media Centre – Emirates expands operations in Ghana with additional weekly flights
- Emirates Media Centre – Make more of your summer with Emirates
- Aviation A2Z – Emirates to Restarts Airbus A380 Flights on These 11 Major Routes
- Visit Dubai – Dubai Summer Surprises 2026
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