Emirates plans daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart

Dubai: Emirates has announced plans to launch daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart, subject to approval from the German Federal Ministry of Transport, with the airline set to invest more than EUR 100 million annually in operational expenses, staffing, airport charges, fuel, and related services.

The proposed services aim to strengthen long-haul connectivity for two of Germany’s major economic centres. Berlin, home to nearly 3.9 million people and one of Europe’s leading political, diplomatic, and startup hubs, currently has limited long-haul air links, with over 85 percent of its international connectivity focused within Europe, according to OAG schedule data.

Stuttgart, the economic hub of Baden-Württemberg and one of Germany’s most export-oriented regions, also remains underserved in long-haul aviation services despite strong demand from industries and global trading partners.

Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, said the airline is ready to provide daily widebody connectivity to both cities through its global network. He noted that German businesses, tourism stakeholders, and regional authorities have repeatedly expressed the need for improved international connections.

According to Emirates, the new routes would create hundreds of jobs and provide significant economic benefits. A previous study by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) estimated that daily Emirates services to Berlin and Stuttgart could generate nearly 1,000 direct and indirect jobs.

The airline also highlighted the cargo benefits of the proposed services. A daily Boeing 777-300ER flight would offer more than 280 tonnes of weekly belly-hold cargo capacity.

Emirates currently carried 2.36 million passengers to and from Germany in 2025, with 60 percent travelling beyond Dubai to destinations across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australasia.

At present, Berlin and Stuttgart are connected to Dubai only through seasonal narrow-body operations. Emirates said its proposed Boeing 777 services would significantly enhance passenger comfort, connectivity, and cargo capacity for both cities.