Emirates Secures Daily Berlin Flights But 270 Boeing 777X Orders Delayed

Germany has approved daily flights between Dubai and Berlin, but Emirates will use existing aircraft while Boeing 777X deliveries remain delayed.

By SafarSamachar Desk25 Oct 2026, 10:30 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Emirates will operate seven weekly flights between Dubai and Berlin starting in 2026.
2Germany approved daily services between Dubai International Airport and Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
3Emirates has 270 Boeing 777X aircraft on order, with deliveries expected in Q2 2027.
4The airline will use Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for the initial Berlin route.

Emirates has secured permission to operate daily flights between Dubai and Berlin after years of lobbying, marking its fifth German destination. However, the airline is restricted to seven weekly services and has not received fifth-freedom rights, limiting its ability to carry passengers between Berlin and a third country.

The approval follows a state visit by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Germany in September 2026, which created a more favourable political climate for the agreement.

The airline will use its existing Boeing 777-300ER fleet for the initial Berlin route while waiting for the delayed Boeing 777X aircraft. Deliveries of the 777X are expected in the second quarter of 2027, but Emirates plans to reject its first ten to 11 aircraft.

This highlights the challenge of expanding routes when the aircraft needed to support long-term growth are delayed.

What this means for travellers

Travellers flying to Berlin via Emirates should expect seven weekly services until the Boeing 777X is available. The route will use existing aircraft, so check Emirates' schedule for specific flight details.

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