By Staff Reporter
DUBAI, June 10, 2026 – Emirates Airline has reaffirmed its readiness to launch daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart, pending approval from Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport, as it seeks to address long-standing connectivity gaps in two of the country’s key economic centres.
The Dubai-based carrier said it is prepared to invest more than €100 million annually in operational costs to support the proposed routes, which would significantly enhance long-haul travel and cargo links between Germany and global markets.
Emirates President Sir Tim Clark stated that demand for the services is strong and forecasts indicate the flights would operate at high occupancy levels. He emphasized that Emirates currently provides connections from Germany to more than 50 destinations across Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Australasia that are not served by German airlines.
Berlin and Stuttgart currently have only seasonal narrow-body services to Dubai, limiting direct access to Emirates’ extensive international network. Under the proposal, Emirates would deploy its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on both routes, offering a four-class cabin experience and more than 280 tonnes of weekly cargo capacity.
The airline argues that the economic benefits would be substantial. A study by the German Aerospace Centre estimated that daily Emirates services to Berlin and Stuttgart could generate nearly 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, a figure the carrier believes remains relevant today.
Tourism is also expected to receive a boost. Visitors from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries contributed an estimated €2.3 billion to the German economy in 2024, with forecasts suggesting annual visitor numbers could reach three million by the end of the decade.
Emirates said it remains committed to engaging constructively with German authorities and hopes to secure approval to bring the new daily services into operation, strengthening trade, tourism and business ties between Germany and the UAE.
