Travel updates

Emirates expects a high number of passenger departures from Dubai from 27th March until 06th April.

We encourage you to check-in early and ensure you have all the relevant documents ready for check-in to avoid any delays.

Customers starting their journey in Dubai are requested to arrive early at the airport and to use the Dubai Metro to get there where possible.

You can download the Emirates App on your mobile. A digital boarding pass will be issued when check-in on the app or online via emirates.com.

Check-in counters will be open 24 hours before your flight from Dubai, and you can check-in for your flights and drop your luggage 24 hours before the departure of your flight.

For customers travelling to the US, check-in counters will open 12 hours before the flight allowing you too  check-in and drop off your bags early.

You can also check-in at Emirates’  City check-in and travel store in ICD Brookfield Place, Dubai International Financial centre (DIFC) from 24 hours up to 4 hours before your flight, (except for customers travelling to the US).

If you are travelling from the northern Emirates, you can also check-in at Ajman Central Bus Terminal between 24 and 4 hours before your flight.

Click here for more information on the different convenient check-in options that we offer.

Please ensure your contact details are correct in your booking by visiting Manage Your Booking which allow you to receive updates.

Nationwide industrial action will take place in Belgium on 31st March 2025. This will have a significant impact on Brussels (BRU) airport operation and a notice has been issued advising all airlines to cancel departing flights from Brussels. Emirates flights to and from Brussels on 31st March 2025, will be planned as follows:

Emirates flights EK183 and EK184 (Dubai - Brussels - Dubai) have been cancelled.

EK181 31 March DXB-BRU – Flight will operate on schedule.

EK182  31 March BRU-DXB – Flight will night stop in BRU and operate at 1200 BRU local time on 01 April.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Affected customers should contact their booking agents or the local Emirates office for rebooking options.

Customers can check the latest information on their flights by visiting the flight status page.

In order to receive the latest updates on their flights, customers are also advised to ensure that their contact details are correct by visiting Manage Your Booking

Emirates expects a high number of passenger departures from Dubai from 21^st March until 23^rd March.

We encourage you to check-in early and ensure you have all the relevant documents ready for check-in to avoid any delays.

Customers starting their journey in Dubai are requested to arrive early at the airport.

You can download the Emirates App on your mobile. A digital boarding pass will be issued when check-in on the app or online via emirates.com.

Check-in counters will be open 24 hours before your flight from Dubai, and you can check-in for your flights and drop your luggage 24 hours before the departure of your flight.

For customers travelling to the US, check-in counters will open 12 hours before the flight. You can physically check-in and drop off your bags early.

You can also check-in at Emirates’ brand-new City check-in and travel store in ICD Brookfield Place, Dubai International Financial centre (DIFC) from 24 hours up to 4 hours before your flight, except for customers travelling to the US.

If you are travelling from the northern Emirates, you can also check-in at Ajman Central Bus Terminal from 24 hours up to 4 hours before your flight.

Click here for more information on the different convenient check-in options that we offer.

Customers are requested to ensure their contact details are correct by visiting Manage Your Booking to receive updates. 

Customers are reminded that they may not carry or check in more than 15 personal electronic devices (PED).

Personal electronic items should be packaged separately, and not taped or attached to another electrical item. For safety reasons, the authorities may confiscate items which are badly packaged or if the number of items carried exceed limit of 15 PEDs per passenger.

Please refer to our policies relating to the carriage of PEDs, batteries and other goods that may be restricted due to safety or regulatory requirements here.

For safety reasons, we can’t accept personal motorised vehicles such as smart bags which operate as motorised rideable scooters, hoverboards, or mini Segways on our flights. We can’t carry them either as checked in baggage or as hand luggage as they contain large lithium batteries. This regulation still applies even if you’re connecting to our flights from an airline that has accepted them.

Exclusive First Class check-in experience in Dubai

Until June 2025, the First Class check-in area at Dubai International airport will be closed while we create a new and luxurious private lounge area.

During the upgrade, please use First Class check-in desks 54-60 for flights to the USA, and desks 16-20 for all other destinations.

A relaxing and personalised First Class experience

Soon when you travel in Emirates First Class, you can arrive at Dubai airport in your chauffeur-driven car and check in from our luxurious private lounge.

Step through the private doors into a restful space, where you can relax on soft sofas while our check-in team will take your bags and serve you personally.

We’ll share further updates on the opening of our exclusive First Class check-in lounge soon.