Emirates to Launch New Daily Service Between Dubai and Helsinki
- Joe Breitfeller
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Emirates has today announced the launch of new service between Dubai and Helsinki, Finland. Starting October 1st, 2026, the route will operate daily with a 298-seat Airbus A350, featuring Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins.
On Tuesday (January 13, 2026), Emirates announced the launch of new daily service between Dubai and Helsinki, Finland starting October 1st, 2026. The route will be operated with a 298-passenger Airbus A350 featuring Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class cabins. The new route introduces the only year-round direct link between the UAE and Finland. Flight EK167 will depart Dubai at 08:45, arriving in Helsinki at 14:55, while the return flight, EK168, departs Helsinki at 16:45, and arrives back in Dubai at 00:20+1 (all times local). The flight schedule has been optimized to ensure smooth onwards connections, offering convenient access to and from key destinations across Emirates’ extensive international network.
In Tuesday’s announcement, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, said,
“The Dubai-Helsinki route is an exciting expansion on our global network. There is already strong demand between Helsinki and Dubai, with travellers connecting through our other Nordic gateways, so introducing direct, year-round connectivity is a natural next step, making the flight seamless and non-stop, while introducing more premium travel options to market. In addition to better serving current demand, we see potential to attract travellers who may have previously opted for alternative connections, growing the overall market and creating opportunities for more people to discover the destinations have to offer.
“As one of the world’s most in-demand destinations, Finland offers a unique combination of innovation, nature and culture, unlocking new opportunities for tourism, trade and business with the UAE and beyond. To better cater to the long-haul travel, we will deploy the A350, delivering a premium passenger experience along with elevated comfort across every cabin class. We thank the Finnish government for their partnership and support in establishing this route and we look forward to welcoming passengers onboard soon.”
Tourism is a key pillar of Finland’s economy, with Visit Finland reporting 5 million international tourists in recent years. Emirates’ new route will provide connectivity from over 150 points on their global network, including key points in Australia, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, where demand for convenient and comfortable travel to Helsinki continues to grow. Finland offers year-round experiences, from Arctic adventures beneath the Northern Lights to the iconic phenomenon of the Midnight Sun during summer. Nature is at the heart of the Finnish tourism proposition, with 41 national parks and nature reserves protecting Finland’s green forests, Baltic islands, Arctic fells and pristine blue lakes.
Source: Emirates