Reimbursement and Compensation: Emirates

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If you've experienced delays or cancellations on Emirates, you may be eligible for compensation of up to £520 per person.

Based on the airline's most recent on-time performance data, out of 3883 flight departures in the last 24 hours, 62.79% were on time.

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Emirates: Flights canceled today

How many flights were canceled today?

  • Our data shows that Emirates canceled 151 flights in the last 24 hours.

  • 0.00% of domestic flights and 3.91% of international flights were canceled.

  • If your flight was canceled with less than 14 days' notice, you may be entitled to compensation of up to £520 (€600). Check your eligibility here.

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Emirates Flight Cancellation Compensation

Regardless of whether you're at home or abroad when you find out about your Emirates flight cancellation, you're going to have a lot of questions and concerns. The first thing to know is that Emirates should find you a new flight, or offer you a full refund.

But because flight cancellations almost always play havoc with your travel plans, you should check whether you're also entitled to claim Emirates canceled flight compensation to help make up for the disruption.

Under EU regulations, Emirates should pay passengers up to £520 per person when they cancel flights at late notice — that is, any flight cancellation less than 14 days before it was due to depart.

Exceptions:
Emirates will not have to pay compensation if they were able to offer a replacement flight with similar departure and arrival times to the original. You can check the exact requirements on our flight cancellation compensation page.

Airlines also don't have to pay compensation if extraordinary circumstances were at play. That means that if an unusual situation occurred that was outside of the airline's control but forced a cancellation, there's no Emirates flight cancellation compensation owed. Typical examples include bad weather or a strike by air traffic control.

Delayed or canceled flight with Emirates? Find out if you're owed up to £520 in compensation


Emirates: Flight delays today

How many flights were delayed today?

  • Our latest data shows that over a 24-hour period, 24 Emirates flights were delayed 3 hours or more.

  • Of 21 flights, 4.76% were delayed over 3 hours. That rate was 0.60% for international flights.

  • Passengers who arrive at their destination over 3 hours late could be owed compensation. Check your flight.

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Emirates Flight Delay Compensation

If you've experienced a delay due to Emirates, it's worth checking whether you're eligible for compensation under EU regulation. Passengers delayed by Emirates for 3 hours or more are entitled to up to £520 per person.

When filing for flight delay compensation, Emirates will verify the time of arrival at the final destination, not the departure time. AirHelp possesses one of the most comprehensive flight databases, which allows us to substantiate claims for Emirates flight delay compensation.

Exceptions:
Airlines like Emirates aren't obligated to provide compensation if the delay was caused by external factors, such as adverse weather conditions, airport mishaps, or air traffic control strikes. These incidents are deemed extraordinary circumstances.

For more information on what's covered under EU regulations for flight delay compensation, please visit our flight delay compensation page.

Claim up to £520 in compensation if your flight has been delayed, canceled, or overbooked within the last 3 years.

Air Passenger Rights and Flight Compensation

Because Emirates is based within the EU, almost all the flights they offer are protected by UK 261, one of the world's most comprehensive laws for air passenger rights.

The UK 261 Regulation grants passengers the right to claim compensation when they have experienced delayed, cancelled or overbooked flights, through no fault of their own. Passengers can also claim previous flights. Often you can still claim flights from the past 3 years.

Which Emirates flights are covered by EC Regulation 261?

Covered by UK 261
Flights departing EU airports ✔️ Yes
Flights arriving at EU airports ❌ No

How Much Emirates Flight Compensation?

DistanceCompensation
All flights under 1,500 kmUp to £220 (€250) per person
Internal EU flights over 1,500 kmUp to £350 (€400) per person
Non-internal EU flights between 1,500 - 3,500 kmUp to £350 (€400) per person
Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 kmUp to £520 (€600) per person

The table displays values in € as specified in EC Regulation 261.

As with any law, there are exceptions and special circumstances that may impact any specific claim, including the amount due for compensation. AirHelp makes it easy to check compensation here.

Flight Statistics: Delays and Cancellations of Emirates

Punctuality of Emirates (24 hours):

Total Flights: 3883
On-Time Flights: 2438
Punctuality Rate: approximately 62.79% of all flights were on time
Long Delays (greater than 3 hours): 24
Flight Cancellations: 151

The number of flights displayed is an estimate based on internal and third-party databases.


About Emirates

Emirates is a renowned airline company that operates a vast fleet of modern aircraft. With a wide network of destinations, Emirates connects travelers to over 150 cities across six continents. The airline's most important hubs are located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offering convenient connections for passengers traveling globally. Known for its exceptional service and luxurious amenities, Emirates ensures a comfortable and enjoyable journey for its passengers. Whether you are flying for business or leisure, Emirates offers a range of classes to suit your needs, including First Class, Business Class, and Economy Class. With a strong focus on safety and reliability, Emirates is committed to providing a seamless travel experience. Book your next flight with Emirates and experience world-class service at its finest.

Contact Information:

  • Website: https://www.emirates.com/

  • Customer Service International Number: Varies by country, available on the website

  • Headquarters Address: Emirates Group Headquarters, Airport Road, P.O. Box 686, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Recent delays and cancellations

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Flight number

Airline

Route

Status

27/02/2026

10:45

AC8002

Air Canada

Ottawa (YOW)

Montreal (YUL)

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27/02/2026

10:00

ID6275

Batik Air

Manado (MDC)

Jakarta (CGK)

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27/02/2026

09:00

EK979

Emirates

Dubai (DXB)

Tehran (IKA)

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27/02/2026

07:45

JQ611

Jetstar Airways

Sydney (SYD)

Melbourne (AU) (AVV)

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27/02/2026

07:10

FZ1116

Flydubai

Damascus (DAM)

Dubai (DXB)

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27/02/2026

05:35

JQ461

Jetstar Airways

Ballina (BNK)

Sydney (SYD)

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27/02/2026

03:35

QF126

Qantas Airways

Auckland (AKL)

Brisbane (BNE)

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27/02/2026

03:20

JQ465

Jetstar Airways

Ballina (BNK)

Melbourne (MEL)

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27/02/2026

02:55

JQ835

Jetstar Airways

Proserpine (PPP)

Brisbane (BNE)

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27/02/2026

02:45

FZ1115

Flydubai

Dubai (DXB)

Damascus (DAM)

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  • AC8002

    Air Canada

    Cancelled

    Ottawa

    Montreal

    YOW

    YUL

    27/02/2026

    10:45

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  • ID6275

    Batik Air

    Cancelled

    Manado

    Jakarta

    MDC

    CGK

    27/02/2026

    10:00

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  • EK979

    Emirates

    Cancelled

    Dubai

    Tehran

    DXB

    IKA

    27/02/2026

    09:00

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  • JQ611

    Jetstar Airways

    Cancelled

    Sydney

    Melbourne (AU)

    SYD

    AVV

    27/02/2026

    07:45

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  • FZ1116

    Flydubai

    Cancelled

    Damascus

    Dubai

    DAM

    DXB

    27/02/2026

    07:10

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  • JQ461

    Jetstar Airways

    Cancelled

    Ballina

    Sydney

    BNK

    SYD

    27/02/2026

    05:35

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  • QF126

    Qantas Airways

    Delayed

    Auckland

    Brisbane

    AKL

    BNE

    27/02/2026

    03:35

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  • JQ465

    Jetstar Airways

    Cancelled

    Ballina

    Melbourne

    BNK

    MEL

    27/02/2026

    03:20

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  • JQ835

    Jetstar Airways

    Delayed

    Proserpine

    Brisbane

    PPP

    BNE

    27/02/2026

    02:55

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  • FZ1115

    Flydubai

    Cancelled

    Dubai

    Damascus

    DXB

    DAM

    27/02/2026

    02:45

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