Airline Guide · Middle East
Emirates (EK)
The world's largest international airline by passenger miles flown, Emirates operates the largest fleets of Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft from Dubai.
EK airline facts
IATA Code
EK
ICAO Code
UAE
Callsign
Emirates
Country
United Arab Emirates
Headquarters
Dubai
Region
Middle East
Alliance
Independent
Founded
1985
Emirates hubs
Primary airports where Emirates concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
Frequently asked: EK
Where is Emirates based?
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Emirates (IATA: EK, ICAO: UAE) is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The airline was founded in 1985 and operates a fleet of approximately 270 aircraft.
What is Emirates's IATA code?
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The IATA code for Emirates is EK. The ICAO code is UAE. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Emirates".
Which alliance does Emirates belong to?
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Emirates is an independent airline and does not belong to any of the three major airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or oneworld), though it may have codeshare partnerships with other carriers.
What are Emirates's primary hubs?
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Emirates operates primary hubs at DXB. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does Emirates have?
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Emirates operates a fleet of approximately 270 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was Emirates founded?
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Emirates was founded in 1985, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history.
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