Emirates Boosts Dublin Services With Third Daily Flight Starting October 2025
Emirates has announced a significant expansion to its Irish operations with the launch of a third daily flight to Dublin, starting 26 October 2025. The move will increase the airline’s weekly services to 21 flights, enhancing connectivity between Ireland, Dubai, and key destinations across Asia and the Pacific.
The new service, flight EK165, will depart Dubai at 02:10 and arrive in Dublin at 06:25 local time, while the return flight, EK166, will leave Dublin at 08:25, arriving in Dubai at 20:00. This early morning schedule adds flexibility for Irish travellers, complementing Emirates’ current afternoon and evening flights.
The route will be served by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft configured in three classes, offering a premium travel experience across all cabins. The aircraft features 8 luxurious First Class private suites, 42 Business Class lie-flat seats designed for comfort on long-haul journeys, and 304 spacious Economy Class seats, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all passengers.
Emirates says the additional frequency will help meet growing passenger demand and provide increased cargo capacity between Ireland and the UAE.
“We’re delighted to strengthen our operations in Ireland with a third daily flight to Dublin,” said an Emirates spokesperson. “This expansion reflects our ongoing commitment to the Irish market and opens up even more opportunities for Irish travellers and exporters.”
The airline also highlighted improved connectivity to key destinations including Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok.
In a further enhancement to its offering, Emirates recently deployed its retrofitted Boeing 777 on the Dublin route, featuring a four-class configuration with the award-winning Premium Economy cabin. A second refurbished aircraft will be added on 16 October, ahead of the third daily service.
Onboard, passengers can enjoy Emirates’ signature inflight experience, including regionally inspired meals, the ice entertainment system with 6,500+ channels, and locally sourced Irish products such as VOYA amenities, Keogh’s Crisps, and Killowen yogurt for premium cabin travellers.
For bookings and more information, visit emirates.com, the Emirates App, retail stores, contact centre, or consult a travel agent.
