Emirates Kolkata – Dubai route now offers 12 weekly services, with the airline introducing its Airbus A350 on the daily rotation and adding another weekly departure between the two cities.
The A350 received a ceremonial water cannon welcome at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on October 25, 2026. According to the Airports Authority of India, Emirates’ weekly services on the route have increased from 11 to 12.
For passengers travelling between eastern India and the UAE, the update brings an additional departure option and a new aircraft on the daily service. Premium Economy is also scheduled across the airline’s full 12-service weekly offering.
Emirates Kolkata – Dubai Route: What Has Changed?
The update brings two separate changes to the route: an aircraft upgrade on the daily service and an increase in the overall weekly schedule.
Emirates’ Airbus A350 now operates EK570 from Dubai to Kolkata and EK571 from Kolkata to Dubai. It replaces the Boeing 777 previously scheduled on that daily rotation.
The remaining five weekly services, EK572 and EK573, use retrofitted four-class Boeing 777 aircraft.
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Together, the two rotations provide:
- Seven weekly Airbus A350 departures in each direction.
- Five weekly Boeing 777 departures in each direction.
- A total of 12 weekly departures in each direction between Kolkata and Dubai.
Not every flight on the route is therefore an A350 service. Travellers interested in a particular aircraft should check the flight number and equipment shown for their travel date.
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Emirates Airbus A350 Begins Daily Kolkata–Dubai Flights
Emirates announced the A350 deployment in July, with October 25 set as the introduction date.
The aircraft change applies to the daily EK570 and EK571 services, giving passengers a regular A350 option rather than an occasional departure on selected days.
For travellers booking from Kolkata, EK571 is the daily A350 service to Dubai. In the opposite direction, EK570 operates from Dubai to Kolkata.
Aircraft assignments can change, so passengers should confirm the equipment listed when booking and check again before departure.
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Premium Economy Across All 12 Weekly Emirates Flights
Premium Economy is now scheduled across all 12 weekly Emirates services between Kolkata and Dubai.
The cabin is available on the A350 operating the daily rotation and on the retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft used for the additional five weekly services.
That distinction gives passengers more flexibility: choosing Premium Economy does not necessarily require choosing the A350. However, cabin availability will depend on the selected departure and remaining seats.
Travellers connecting beyond Dubai should check the aircraft and cabin on their onward flight separately, rather than assuming the same onboard offering continues throughout the journey.
Emirates Kolkata to Dubai Route: A350 Flight Timings
Emirates’ published route information lists the following timings for the daily A350 rotation.
EK571: Kolkata to Dubai
- Departure airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.
- Arrival airport: Dubai International Airport.
- Departure: 9.20am.
- Arrival: 1pm.
- Published flight duration: 5 hours and 10 minutes.
EK570: Dubai to Kolkata
- Departure airport: Dubai International Airport.
- Arrival airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.
- Departure: 2am.
- Arrival: 7.40am.
- Published flight duration: 4 hours and 10 minutes.
All times are local. Schedules may vary by travel date, and passengers should use the timings on their confirmed booking.
What the Additional Weekly Flight Means for Travellers
The increase from 11 to 12 weekly services gives passengers another departure option between Kolkata and Dubai.
For thoseDubai to Kolkata, the route also provides access to onward flights through Emirates’ Dubai hub. Suitable connections will depend on the destination, available departures and transfer time.
The additional frequency does not guarantee lower ticket prices. Fares remain dependent on travel dates, cabin choice, seat availability and booking conditions.
What to Check Before Booking Emirates Kolkata to Dubai Flights
Passengers planning a journey on the upgraded route should check:
- Flight number: EK571 is the daily Kolkata-to-Dubai A350 service; EK570 operates the reverse journey.
- Aircraft type: Confirm the A350 is listed for the selected date if that is an important part of the booking.
- Cabin availability: Check whether Premium Economy seats are available and review the fare conditions.
- Connections: Allow sufficient transfer time in Dubai and check the onward flight details separately.
- Departure times: Confirm the latest schedule before travelling to the airport.
With the Airbus A350 joining the daily rotation and the schedule increasing to 12 weekly services, the Emirates Kolkata to Dubai route now combines an additional travel option with wider access to the airline’s Premium Economy offering.
Sources: Emirates Media Centre; Emirates’ official Kolkata–Dubai route and schedule information; Airports Authority of India statement as reported by PTI and CNBC-TV18.
