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Emirates is one the world's largest airlines and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is owned by the government of Dubai's Investment Corporation of Dubai. It is the largest airline in the Middle East, which operates over 3,300 flights per week from its hub at Dubai International Airport. The airline flies to many destinations including Dubai, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, London, Amman, Baghdad, Bahrain, Basra, Beirut, Cairo, Dammam and Doha.

Starting in August 2016, the airline will operate flights to Yangon in Myanmar and Hanoi, which is the second destination in Vietnam after Ho Chi Minh City.

Baggage Policy

The carry-on and checked baggage allowance rules for Emirates will vary depending on the cabin class you're flying in. Read below to find out what size and weight restrictions you need to follow.

Carry-on Baggage

Passengers travelling in First or Business class are permitted two items of carry-on baggage; one briefcase (max 18 x 14 x 8 inches) plus either a handbag (max 22 x 15 x 8 inches) or a garment bag (max 8 inches thick when folded). The weight of any item must not exceed 7kg.

Economy class passengers are permitted one item of carry-on baggage, which must not exceed 55 x 38 x 20cm, and not exceed 7kg in weight.

Checked Baggage

The airline has a baggage allowance calculator where passengers can enter their itinerary and class of travel to find out the exact allowance of their flight.

For Flights to all routes except Canada, North America and South America

Economy passengers with a ‘Special’ ticket are permitted 20kg of checked luggage. Economy passengers with a ‘Saver’ or ‘Flex’ ticket are allowed 30kg of checked luggage, and passengers with a ‘Flex Plus’ ticket are permitted 35kg of checked luggage.

Business class passengers are permitted 40kg of checked luggage.

First class passengers are permitted 50kg of checked luggage.

Passengers can check in as many pieces of baggage they like, but no individual item can exceed 32kg. In addition, the size of each bag must not exceed a combined dimension of 118 inches (length x width x height).

For Flights to/from Canada, North America and South America, and flights from Africa

Passengers in economy class can check in 2 x 23 kg bags, and passengers in first or business class can check in 2 x 32 kg bags.

Cabin Classes

Emirates has 3 cabin classes - Economy, Business and First. Each class has its own perks - take a look at what sort of experience you'll have in each class when flying with Emirates.

Economy Class

Economy class is a comfortable and affordable class for everyone. Emirates offers Economy classes in two segments, Special or Saver fare.

Economy Class Facilities

Economy Class facilities include inflight entertainment for both adults and young flyers, WI-FI and in-flight meal.

The in-flight entertainment is for both young travellers and adults so lots to watch and enjoy.

The meal in Economy class is made by globally renowned chefs with flavours based on the region you are either flying to or from.

A complimentary drink is included or you can choose to have champagne for a fee.

Economy Class Seats

The Economy Class seats on either Special or Saver fare can be booked online with Alternative Airlines or when check-in opens. We will do our utmost to ensure that Infants and children are sat together with families. Economy seats for Emirates have been ranked as one of the best for economy class, with their comfort and spacious qualities.

Business Class

Emirates Business Class allows passengers maximum comfort, a delicious range of foods and world-class entertainment. You'll arrive inspired after flying business class.

Business Class Facilities

The Business Class experience, for passengers flying on A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft from Dubai, begins with a chauffeur-driven ride to the airport. On arrival, passengers will enjoy a swift check-in and access to the Emirates lounge and champagne bar. Once on board, passengers have access to Emirate's world-class entertainment system and their own personal mini bar. Passengers can enjoy live sports entertainment as well as catching up on work with the complimentary onboard WIFI.

Business Class Special Fare

Emirates has introduced a new special fare option for its business class passengers. This special business class fare will be a discounted fare, through which passengers will still be able to enjoy the award-winning services and products on-board emirates business class, including a generous baggage allowance of 40 kg, priority boarding and complimentary seat selection. but won't have access to the following services and rewards:

  • No Chauffer-drive service (CDS)
  • No lounge access (unless allowed by a member's skywards tier benefits)
  • No upgrades to first class will be permitted against miles
  • Restricted mileage earning
  • No front end discounts will apply to this fare class.

This is an excellent cost saving option for those customers who want to feel the luxurious business class experience of Emirates without the extra add-ons stated above.

What are Business Class Seats Like?

On board the A380 and Boeing 777 planes, Business Class passengers are given maximum privacy and ample legroom. When it's time to sleep, your seat will fully recline to create a fully-flat bed. You'll arrive at your destination relaxed and ready to start the day.

More information about Emirates' Business Class cabin is available below.

First Class

Your Emirates First Class flight experience all starts with a chauffeur-driven ride to the airport in their flagships Mercedes Benz-S class.

First Class Facilities

At the First Class lounge in Dubai, passengers can enjoy a cigar bar as well as choose from an excellent range of wines from the lounge's cellar. On board the aircraft, you can sit back and relax while enjoying entertainment on your personal widescreen TV screen. Choose from thousands of movies and even watch live sport. It's easy to keep up-to-date with life on the ground with free WI-FI. You can also choose from an excellent range of drinks from the onboard lounge.

What are First Class Seats Like?

Passengers can enjoy maximum privacy by simply touching the close doors buttons on their control pad. Allowing them to pass the time on their flight in maximum privacy. If you need to refresh while on your flight, you can take a shower in the onboard shower spa.

More information about Emirates' First Class cabin is available below.

Wi-Fi

Browse the web, check your emails and scroll through your social media platforms with WIFI on board flights. Connect your laptop, tablet, mobile or any other electronic device to the WIFI network and enjoy WIFI on flights whenever you fly. Emirates give all passengers 20MB of free data for the first two hours of service on all flights.

Wi-Fi Price

Emirates give all passengers 20MB of free WIFI for the first two hours of service on most flights. After that, passengers can purchase 150MB of data for $9.99 USD and 500MB of data for $15.99 USD. If you're a Skywards member, you will receive discounts on inflight WIFI.

Check-In

Online and airport check-in is available for Emirates flights. Opening and closing times vary.

Online Check-In

The airline offers online check-in from the airline website. This service opens 48 hours before, closing 90 minutes before the scheduled flight departure time.

Airport Check-In

Passengers who have not checked in for their flights online must do so at the Emirates check-in desk. The airport check-in time will vary depending on the departure airport.

Food & Drink

When flying with Emirates, you'll get to experience cuisine like no other. The majority of the food served is inspired by your destination and you can also purchase snacks and beverages from the in-flight menu.

Meal Options

Emirates offer a specially crafted meal for each class and flight. Check the menu of your flight to find out what will be served on your flight by entering your flight details and class, as the menus vary between classes, time of day and duration of flight.

Economy class passengers can choose from a menu inspired by their destination. Often will be a 3 course meal and snack, depending on the route duration and time.

The menu for business class is also inspired by the passenger’s destination, with a 3 course meal and snacks included. View the menu for your flight to see the options which you can choose from.

First Class passengers can enjoy gourmet dishes in the sky, inspired by the region. Included in the 3 course meal is an appetiser, main course, side dish with freshly baked bread, a dessert and a cheese board. Passengers travelling in first class can order food to their private suite, of visit the onboard lounge to sample canapes and drinks.

Special Dietary Requirements

All meals are halal. Food allergies, contact airline before departure to arrange alternative meal, or speak to crew on board to find out more about allergens and nutrients. Read more about flying with a nut allergy here.

Passengers wishing to book a special meal such as vegan and vegetarian or to suit medical, dietary or religious requirements must book their meal or request at least 24 hours before your flight.

The following is the list of special meals that Emirates offer:

Religious Meals

Indian Vegetarian Meal (AVML)

Vegetarian Jain Meal (VJML)

Non Vegetarian Hindu Meal (HNML)

Kosher Meal (KML)

Medical and Dietary Meals

Bland Meal (BLML)

Low Salt Meal (LSML)

Diabetic Meal (DBML)

Non-Lactose Meal (NLML)

Fruit Platter (FPML)

Gluten Free Meal (GFML)

Low Cholesterol / Low Fat Mal (LFML)

Vegetarian Meals

Vegan Meal (VGML)

Raw Vegetable Meal (RVML)

Baby and Child Meals

Child Meal (CHML)

Baby Meal (BBML)

Drinks & Alcohol

Emirates offer a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including spirits, cocktails, mocktails, fine wines, beers and also soft drinks, juices and hot drinks.

Economy Class passengers are given complimentary soft drinks, teas and coffee, with alcoholic beverages available to purchase.

Business Class and First Class passengers are offered complimentary champagne, wine, spirits, beer and soft drinks which are served with their meal, with additional drinks available to order to their suite or at the on board lounge.

Frequent Flyer Program

Emirates offers a frequent flyer program called Emirates Skywards to reward regular travellers with the airline.

Skywards is a four-tier frequent-flyer program. It is used by over 8.4 million customers.

The three primary tiers are Blue; Silver which requires 25,000 tier miles for entry; and Gold, which requires 50,000 tier miles for entry.

The Platinum tier requires 150,000 tier miles for entry.

In October 2013, the airline launched a frequent-flyer partnership with Virgin America. Members of both airlines’ frequent-flyer programs will earn and redeem Skywards miles.

Emirates has similar frequent-flyer partnerships with Alaska Airlines, easyJet, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, JetBlue, Jetstar, Korean Air, Qantas, S7 Airlines, South African Airways, TAP Portugal and Virgin America.

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Destinations that Emirates flies to

Emirates flies to over 150 destinations worldwide with over 3,000 flights operated a week on all six continents. Click below to see all the destinations Emirates currently flies to.

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Hub Airport

Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport is the primary airport serving Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and is the world's busiest airport by international passenger traffic. Dubai Airport is the hub airport for Emirates, Flydubai and Qantas. Dubai International Airport has two runaways and can handle nearly 75 million passengers every year. Many airlines fly to and from Dubai International Airport including Iraqi Airways, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, Kuwait Airways, Libyan Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Oman Air and many others.

Fleet

As of January 2022, Emirates operates a fleet of just over 250 passenger aircraft, mainly consisting of the Boeing 777-300ER and the Airbus A380-800. Emirates has the largest collection of the A380 in the world, with almost 120 in its fleet. The A380s in the Emirates fleet all have varying passenger capacities, ranging from roughly 400-600 seats in total.

Emirates is also planning to expand its fleet with an extra 190 aircraft. It currently has orders for the Airbus A350-900, the Boeing 777X and the Boeing 787-9, with deliveries starting in 2024.

Seat Selection

Search for available seats on your flight and make your seat selection when you make your booking. Avoid disappointment onboard and book your seat in advance to make sure you have the best in-flight experience possible. Need help booking your seat? Visit our how to book seats page.

Book Emirates Business Class Tickets

What are Emirates business-class tickets?

Emirates Business Class tickets are flight tickets that allow you to enjoy all the facilities and amenities provided in the Emirates Business cabin class. Some of the benefits you can enjoy include exclusive access to select airport lounges, comfortable in-flight seating, gourmet meals cooked by professional chefs, a media library full of hours of the latest TV shows and movies to keep you entertained and designer-labelled toiletries for both men and women.

Please note that some amenities and facilities may differ depending on the aircraft you're travelling in (Airbus A380 or Boeing 777). More details below.

What's included in an Emirates business-class ticket?

Priority check-in

Did you know that you can book a chauffeur drive to take you straight to the airport with your Business Class ticket? You can be transported to/from Dubai International Airport in style with Emirates' BMW 5 Series Touring car complete with leather seats and a spacious interior. Once you've reached the airport, you can check in at Emirates' dedicated Business Class counters before making your way to the exclusive airport lounges.

Airport lounge access

Whether you're flying in Emirates' A380 or B777, you'll still be granted exclusive access to Emirates' airport lounge at Dubai International Airport when you purchase a Business Class ticket with the airline. Once you reach the airport, you'll have the chance to freshen up in the private shower spas and even book a pampering session at Emirates' Timeless Spa.

While you wait for your flight with Emirates, you can indulge in Mediterranean-inspired canapés crafted by Michelin star chefs and champagne tasting in the seating lounge to help you relax! If you're looking for peace and quiet, you can use the lounge's quiet areas and you'll also have access to complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you connected before your journey.

Once you're finished relaxing in the Emirates Business Class Lounge, you get access to priority boarding so you can board your plane in no time.

In-flight entertainment

Emirates' in-flight entertainment is available in all cabin classes. The airline's media library is called 'Ice' - this consists of over 5000 of the latest TV shows, movies, music and live TV shows to keep you entertained throughout your flight.

Seats

Seat quality in Emirates' Business Class cabins is exceptional. On both the B777 and A380 aircraft, Business Class seats fully recline, allowing you to get the rest you need before you land at your destination. Your seat will instantly become a fully flat bed accompanied by soft, comfortable mattresses and a blanket to really help you settle in for your flight.

Food and Beverages

Different meal options are available in Emirates Business Class depending on the length of your flight. A selection of beverages will be offered during the flight (including juice, soft drinks, hot drinks and alcoholic drinks) no matter how long your journey is.

Business-class passengers on short-haul flights can expect a light, cold meal consisting of an assortment of freshly cut fruit for starters followed by slices of roast chicken, houmous and stuffed vine leaves.

Medium-haul business-class passengers will be treated with breakfast with options ranging from scrambled eggs with potatoes, lamb sausages, spinach frittatas, spiced bean curd, peppers and hash browns.

Long-haul business-class passengers get to enjoy breakfast AND lunch provided by Emirates. The breakfast options are similar to those provided on medium-haul flights with the addition of 'light bites' including stir-fried vegetable noodles, lamb and rosemary pie and tofu poke bowls. The lunch menu has so many choices! Appetisers include antipasti and Arabic dips, main courses include pan-fried beef tenderloin, Bzar chicken and koftas, and dessert includes tarts, fruits and cheese boards.

How to book Emirates business-class flights:

  1. Firstly, using our search form at the top of the page, enter your departure and arrival airports, the dates you plan to fly and how many passengers will be flying. While selecting the number of passengers flying, you can also choose the cabin class you'd prefer to fly in (e.g., Business). Press the 'Search Flights' button when you're ready to proceed!
  2. Next, you can filter the search results to only show Business Class flights for your route operated by a specific airline (e.g., Emirates). You can do this through the 'Airline' filter just above the search results.
  3. To see more information about what's included in your Business Class flight with Emirates, you can click on the 'Details' button. You can find out about the seating, amenities, meal options, in-flight entertainment options and many more. Once you've found the flights you're looking for, confirm your selection to proceed with your booking. Enjoy your Business Class trip!

How much does Emirates business-class cost?

This entirely depends on the route you're travelling on with Emirates. Be prepared to splash out a bit more for Business Class tickets - you'll get access to many more services and facilities compared to Economy or Premium Economy tickets with Emirates.

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Indulge in luxury and sophistication as you fly in the first-class cabin of Emirates. Booking your Emirates First Class tickets is seamless and convenient through Alternative Airlines. Our handy guide provides insights into the exceptional experience awaiting you on your First Class journey with Emirates.

Prepare to immerse yourself in unmatched comfort, impeccable service and meticulous attention to detail. Whether you have questions regarding the booking process or seek answers to frequently asked questions, rest assured that we have all the information you need. Enhance your travel to new heights by reserving your Emirates First Class tickets today via Alternative Airlines. It's time to embark on a VIP travel experience like no other!

What are Emirates first-class tickets?

First Class tickets with Emirates means you get to travel in luxury and style to your destination and enjoy many exclusive benefits not typically offered in lower classes such as Economy or Business. Emirates offers a First Class cabin in its Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft.

With Emirates' First Class A380 cabin, you can step into a realm of exclusivity by closing the privacy doors and immersing yourself in a personal haven. Indulge in the luxury of fine dining available at your convenience, while the onboard shower spa offers a refreshing experience. It's only a short walk to the ultimate lounge bar where you can unwind and savour Emirates' divine collection of fine wines.

Or embark on a journey of extreme luxury with your very own exclusive hotel room in the sky when flying in Emirates' First Class B777 cabin. Experience cutting-edge technology including temperature controls and mood lighting, setting a new standard for in-flight comfort. Delight in the innovation of virtual windows, offering breathtaking views, while indulging in the lavishness of supple leather seating inspired by the prestigious Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Please note that some amenities and facilities may differ depending on the aircraft you're travelling in and your route.

What's included in an Emirates first-class ticket?

 

Priority check-in & boarding

Emirates' First Class offers convenience and priority treatment from the very beginning of your journey. Bid farewell to long check-in queues with exclusive access to dedicated counters, seamless security procedures and speedy boarding gates.

Airport lounge access

Emirates' First Class lounges provide a unique pre-flight experience. With your First Class Emirates ticket, you can enjoy exclusive access to spacious and elegant lounges with impeccable service. Indulge in culinary delights with a broad range of gourmet dishes and premium beverages. Unwind in stylish and comfortable surroundings, whether it's enjoying a refreshing shower, utilising the business centre facilities, or simply finding a quiet corner to relax before your flight. Emirates' First Class lounges elevate your journey to new heights, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable travel experience.

In-flight entertainment

Emirates' inflight entertainment system, ICE, offers an entertainment experience like no other. With over 4,500 channels of movies, TV shows, music and games, there is something for everyone. Passengers can enjoy a wide selection of genres, languages and award-winning content, all accessible on personal widescreen displays with noise-cancelling headphones, ensuring constant entertainment throughout your journey.

Seats / Flatbed

Fancy a restful night's sleep while making your way to your destination? When flying First Class with Emirates, you'll be able to transform your seat into a cost, fully-flat bed, so you can wake up feeling rejuvenated before landing. Discover the height of comfort as you adjust your seat to the zero gravity setting, allowing your body to naturally settle into a state of relaxation.

Food and beverages

Emirates' First Class dining offers a truly exceptional culinary experience. Passengers can indulge in a range of gourmet dishes prepared by world-class chefs, with a diverse selection of flavours and cuisines. From à la carte options to special dietary requirements, Emirates' First Class dining ensures that every passenger's palate is satisfied with exquisite flavours and impeccable presentation.

Amenities

Indulge in the ultimate relaxation with Emirates' luxurious Byredo set, specially curated for the airline's long-haul flights. This exquisite skincare collection, designed to be allergy-free, provides nourishment and soothing care to your skin, enriched with vitamins, amino acids and chamomile extracts. Enhance your in-flight rest with the sleep oil and pillow mist, creating a tranquil ambiance that will gently lull you into a rejuvenating sleep.

How to book Emirates first-class flights:

  1. Start your search by filling out our search form at the top of the page. When selecting the number of passengers flying, you can select your preferred cabin class (e.g., First Class). To proceed, hit the 'Search Flights' button!
  2. After the search results have loaded, you can apply the 'Airline' filter to only see flights operated by a particular airline (e.g., Emirates).
  3. To take a look at what you can expect in your First Class Emirates cabin, you can click on the 'Details' button and see the in-flight experience. You'll see information about amenities, seating, meal services and more. Select the flight that works best for you and choose from any of the many payment options we offer at checkout. Have a great trip!

How much do Emirates' first-class flights cost?

The cost of your Emirates First Class ticket may vary depending on factors such as your destination and travel dates. It's worth noting that First Class fares typically come at a higher price point compared to Economy or Business Class tickets. However, this premium fare guarantees passengers a superior level of service, better amenities and an exceptional in-flight experience.

To help you manage the cost of your Emirates First Class tickets, we offer convenient Buy Now Pay Later payment options that let you spread the cost of your flights over time. These plans give you increased flexibility so you can easily manage your travel finances without breaking the bank and still travel in style!

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Flights between London and Dubai with Emirates

If you're looking for an Emirates flight between London and Dubai, you've come to the right place. We offer Emirates flights as well as tickets from over 600 airlines globally. You'll have plenty of options when you look for flights between the two destinations.

At Alternative Airlines, not only do we offer flights from over 600 airlines, but we also offer more than 40 payment methods across 160 currencies including buy now pay later (BNPL) and financing options, cryptocurrencies and many more.

London airports serving flights to Dubai

Emirates is serving London in two major international airports in the UK - London Heathrow Airport and London Gatwick Airport. Flights are available daily and there are First, Business and Economy Class onboard. Both airports are easily accessible and offer great facilities to travellers.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London Heathrow Airport is the major international airport in the United Kingdom, located in the west of London. It's one of the busiest airports in the world, accommodating more than 80 million passengers per year. Emirates offers 46 weekly flights between the two destinations with at least 5 daily flights every day. Flights are operated by a fleet of Airbus 380 and Boeing 777.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London Gatwick Airport is the second busiest airport in the United Kingdom, located in the south of London. The airport serves over 45 million passengers per year including flights to many destinations in Europe as well as the US, Asia and many more.

From December 2021, Emirates will restart its daily Gatwick Dubai service with a fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft.

Transiting in Dubai

When you're transiting through Dubai, you must present your negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate that has taken no longer than 72 hours before the flight. Please be aware that the NHS COVID test certificate would not be accepted if you're travelling from the United Kingdom.

Dubai International Airport is the 4th busiest airport in the world, therefore, finding the boarding gate for your flight could be quite daunting. However, Dubai International Airport has clear signage across the whole airport, so there shouldn't be any hassle trying to locate your next flight.

How long is the flight time from London to Dubai with Emirates?

The average flight time between London and Dubai is around 7 to 7.5 hours on average. The exact flight time may vary depending on the weather during the flight. For more details, please refer to your e-ticket.

Does Emirates still fly to London?

Yes! Emirates still flying between Dubai and London. However, before 10 December 2020, Emirates is only flying to London Heathrow Airport as the airline suspended the London Gatwick service during the COVID-19 pandemic. After 10th December 2020, Emirates would be re-starting their London Gatwick to Dubai route using a fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft.

How many times does Emirates fly to London daily?

Emirates flights to Dubai would operate 5 times daily from London Heathrow Airport, whilst the London Gatwick service is only operated once a day. Please note that this is for reference only. For more accurate information, please use our search form to locate your flight.

Are Dubai to London flights operating?

Yes, they are. Flights are available daily from both London airports. You can find your next Emirates flights using our search form. You can pay with a selection of 40+ payment methods for your next flight, including buy now pay later and financing options. In the UK, we've got ZipKlarna, and PayPal Credit available. If you live in the United Arab Emirates, you can use Postpay or Tabby instead. For more details, please visit our buy flights on finance page.

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What are last-minute Emirates flights?

Last-minute Emirates flights are Emirates flights that are purchased at the very 'last minute'. These types of flights are normally purchased a few days or weeks ahead of the departure date and time of the flight. Last-minute flights are usually brought by those who need to travel urgently or by business travellers. You can find cheaper deals with last-minute flights as airlines need to fill the empty seats on the plane, but there's no guarantee that all last-minute flights are cheaper.

At Alternative Airlines, the majority of our e-tickets are sent to you instantly or within 2 hours via email. Please note that when booking last-minute flights, in some cases, it might take up to 24 hours to receive your e-ticket.

How to book last-minute flights with Emirates

  1. At the top of the page, use our easy-to-book search form to find last-minute flights. Choose if you wish to fly a return, one-way or multi-city search. Enter the departure and arrival destinations along with the dates, the number of passengers and cabin class you wish. Once you have filled in the search form, hit 'Search Flights'.
  2. Using the airline filter, select the airline you want to travel with (e.g. Emirates). You'll then be displayed with all the Emirates last-minute flights available for you to purchase with Alternative Airlines..
  3. Once you have selected the last-minute flight you wish to travel, 'Confirm Selection' and head to checkout. Did you know we have over 45 payment methods on-site? Secure your booking using KlarnaAfterpayZipCryptocurrency, Debit card and more.

Popular last-minute flight routes with Emirates

Emirates is one of the flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates and the largest airline in the Middle East. Emirates operates to over 150 destinations in 80 countries across 6 continents. Through Alternative Airlines you can book last-minute flights with Emirates - here are some popular last-minute flight routes with Emirates.

  • London ✈ to Dubai
  • Dubai ✈ to Baghdad
  • Dubai ✈ to Beijing
  • Bangkok ✈ to London

Can I finance last-minute Emirates flights?

With Alternative Airlines you can book last-minute Emirates flights! Simply, use our search form at the top of the page and fill in your preferred dates, destination, cabin class and the number of passengers. You can also use our search and book last-minute flights 'how-to-guide' above to find last-minute flights with Emirates. Please note that when booking a last-minute flight through Alternative Airlines, it may take up to 24 hours to receive your e-ticket.

Can I finance last-minute Emirates flights?

Yes, through Alternative Airlines. Through Alternative Airlines you can book any available flight with 600+ airlines and pay at a later date. We offer 40+ payment methods on site including many Buy Now, Pay Later options such as KlarnaAfterpayAffirmPayPal Credit and more.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Emirates fly to?

Emirates fly to over 150 destinations around 80 different countries. It is known for being the largest airline in the Middle East and the largest airline in terms of fleet size and passengers carried. It operates over 3,500 flights per week from the Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3.

Emirates airlines is known for its luxurious amenities and facilities. Ranging from its specialist cuisines, multi-lingual cabin crew and in-flight entertainment giving its customers an unforgettable experience.

Emirates operates 269 aircraft and is the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 777. The Airbus A380 features private suites and shower spa’s in first-class for a calming and relaxing experience.

Who owns Emirates Airlines?

The Emirates Group, which is owned by the Dubai Government under the Corporation of Dubai, was founded in 1985 by Maurice Flanagan. It’’s headquarters is based in Garhoud, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, by the Dubai International Airport. The Emirates Group has developed a diverse and strong business portfolio, offering a range of segments in the transport and tourism industry.

Are there any movies on Emirates flights?

Emirates offers a range of in-flight entertainment for its customers. You can choose up to 5,000 channels of movies, TV shows, music and games in various different languages. Before flying with Emirates you can see what movies and TV shows will be showing on flight and you can even create your own personalised ice playlist on the Emirates App so you're ready to binge-watch when hopping on flight.

Can I book Emirates last-minute flights?

Yes! You can book Emirates last-minute flights through Alternative Airlines for a smooth and easy booking process. Book Emirates last-minute flights using the search form at the top of the page. Select the dates, departure and arrival destination, number of passengers and cabin class. Then use the airline filter and select the airline you wish to fly with e.g. Emirates. Confirm selection and head to the checkout to secure your booking.

Are Emirates flights refundable?

Yes - if you cancel your flight within 24 hours of when you first made the booking, you'll be eligible for a full refund and only pay a minor cancellation fee. To find out more, read our refundable Emirates flights guide.

Can I book Emirates flights and pay with PayPal?

Of course! At Alternative Airlines you can buy Emirates flights and pay using PayPal. Once you reach checkout, select PayPal and follow the instructions on the screen!

Can I book Dubai to Manila flights with Emirates?

Yes! You can book your flights from Dubai to Manila, or vice versa, right here at Alternative Airlines and fly with Emirates. Find out how to book Dubai to Manila flights through our guide 'Book Flights from Dubai to Manila' for more information including average ticket price, airport information and payment options.

Can I pay for Emirates flights with Apple Pay?

Absolutely! You can pay for your Emirates flights using Apple Pay right here at Alternative Airlines. We offer over 40 different ways to pay, but Apple Pay is by far one of the most popular payment methods we offer at checkout - it's simple to use, quick and secure! Take a look at our guide on booking Emirates flights and paying with Apple Pay for more information.