Emirates WiFi: Complete Guide 2026
Planning a flight on Emirates and want to know what to expect from the onboard WiFi? Below: the provider, typical speeds, and a clear answer on whether it's free — without the rollouts and news clutter (those live on the data hub).
Provider Summary
Emirates's in-flight WiFi is powered primarily by Starlink (rollout in progress on 777 and A380; legacy fleet uses OnAir/Inmarsat GX), with typical speeds around 500 Mbps and peaks up to 2000 Mbps. Most mainline aircraft are equipped — check the data hub for aircraft-specific status. [source]
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Emirates have WiFi on all flights?
All cabins on Starlink-equipped aircraft See the live data hub at /airlines/ek for aircraft-by-aircraft status.
What WiFi provider does Emirates use?
Emirates WiFi is powered primarily by Starlink (rollout in progress on 777 and A380; legacy fleet uses OnAir/Inmarsat GX). [source] For free vs paid, see /emirates-free-wifi.
How fast is Emirates WiFi?
Emirates WiFi runs on Starlink (rollout in progress on 777 and A380; legacy fleet uses OnAir/Inmarsat GX), with typical speeds around 500 Mbps and peaks up to 2000 Mbps. [source] For pricing tiers tied to speed, see /emirates-wifi-cost.
Does Emirates WiFi work on international flights?
Emirates's long-haul fleet generally has WiFi on international routes, though brief drops over polar regions can occur depending on the satellite system. See the live data hub at /airlines/ek for aircraft-by-aircraft status.
How do I connect to Emirates WiFi?
Switch on airplane mode after takeoff, enable WiFi, select the Emirates network, and follow the on-board portal to either log in (free passes) or buy a plan. For free-WiFi conditions, see /emirates-free-wifi.
For tail numbers, rollout progress, recent flights, and news on Emirates WiFi, see the live data hub.
Open Emirates Data Hub →- https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/gaining-speed-at-40000-feet-emirates-set-to-operate-the-worlds-largest-starlink-enabled-international-wide-body-fleet-bringing-ultra-fast-connectivity-on-232-boeing-777-and-a380-aircraft/
- https://onemileatatime.com/news/emirates-free-starlink-wi-fi/
- https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/emirates-debuts-1st-a380-with-starlink-wifi/