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Emirates has announced plans to increase its London service to 12 daily flights in 2026, adding a fourth daily round trip between Dubai International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. The new rotation is set to begin on February 8, 2026, using the airline's Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
The outbound flight, EK069, will depart Dubai at 17:05 and arrive at Gatwick at 20:50 local time. After a three-hour turnaround, EK070 will leave Gatwick at 23:55 and land in Dubai at 11:00 the next day. Emirates states that this schedule is designed for both business and leisure travelers, providing convenient arrival times for hotel check-in or city activities.
According to Emirates, "Gatwick is set to become the second UK destination to receive Emirates’ new A350 aircraft after Edinburgh," with the carrier adding: "For those traveling to Dubai, the service provides the ideal arrival time for customers to check in to their hotels and get a head start on their Dubai activities. Customers departing Dubai on the flight can make the most of their time in the city - finishing business meetings, enjoying extended shopping, or completing last-minute activities - before taking the evening flight to London."
