Emirates reveals where its 615-seat A380s will fly this winter.

EMIRATES AIRBUS A380-842 A6-EVH (MSN 257)

Emirates is gearing up to deploy its high-capacity Airbus A380s, configured with an impressive 615 seats, across 46 global routes this winter. 

With a two-class setup featuring 58 business and 557 economy seats, these planes are tailored for high-demand, leisure-focused markets where maximizing seat occupancy outweighs premium pricing. The airline operates 15 of these densely packed A380s, showcasing its "stack them high, sell them smart" strategy.

From late October 2025 to January 2026, the busiest route will once again be London Heathrow-Dubai, with an impressive 738 one-way flights, followed by Bangkok, Sydney, Manchester, and Jeddah.

On the other hand, the least frequent routes include Dubai-Auckland, Shanghai, Amman, Bangalore, and Mumbai, where Emirates operates just one flight per day. Throughout the season, the airline will run over 20,000 flights and offer more than 10 million seats in this setup.

Although the 777X will eventually replace the A380, no future aircraft will rival its immense scale— even the largest 777-9 will carry around 200 fewer passengers. For now, Emirates' A380 remains unmatched as the foundation of its Dubai super-hub, combining enormous capacity with excellent service, including one of the top-rated economy cabins in the skies.