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Emirates: Starlink Rollout

World-first A380 Starlink — 2+ Gbps per aircraft, free for all

Confirmed aircraft

seen on Starlink in live flight data

In the air now

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Starlink flights aloft (all airlines)

Status verified

2026-06-08

editorial review date

Rollout Stats

Current Provider

Starlink (new) / Inmarsat (legacy)

Fleet Size

232 widebodies (777 + A380)

Starlink Fleet

25+ 777s; A380 in service; ~14/month

Timeline

First flight Nov 2025. Full fleet mid-2027.

ETA

Full fleet mid-2027

Speed

2+ Gbps per aircraft (A380)

Free WiFi

Free for all passengers

Milestone

First commercial Starlink flight: Nov 23, 2025 (777)

What We Know

→Emirates flew its first commercial Starlink flight on Nov 23, 2025 (777) and completed the world-first A380 Starlink installation on April 27, 2026.
→The A380 uses an industry-first 3-antenna setup delivering 2+ Gbps per aircraft; the first A380 is now in passenger service.
→25+ 777-300ERs are equipped, 650,000+ passengers served, with an install rate of ~14 aircraft/month at Emirates Engineering Dubai.
→WiFi is free for all passengers. Emirates is targeting 150 aircraft by end of 2026 and the full 232-aircraft fleet by mid-2027.
→Live TV streaming over Starlink is coming next — first on personal devices, later in seatback screens.

How to Tell If Your Emirates Flight Has Starlink

1Emirates is mid-rollout (25+ 777s; A380 in service; ~14/month), so Starlink depends on the specific aircraft — two flights on the same route can differ.
2Enter your flight number on SeatWiFi to check whether your tail is one of the confirmed Starlink aircraft.
3Onboard, connect to WiFi and look for the Starlink logo in the captive portal. Free for all passengers.
4Expect around 2+ Gbps per aircraft (A380) on equipped aircraft — fast enough for streaming and video calls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Emirates have Starlink WiFi?

Yes. Emirates is flying Starlink. Emirates flew its first commercial Starlink flight on Nov 23, 2025 (777) and completed the world-first A380 Starlink installation on April 27, 2026.

When will Emirates finish its Starlink rollout?

First flight Nov 2025. Full fleet mid-2027. Expected: Full fleet mid-2027.

Is Emirates WiFi free?

Free for all passengers.

How fast is Emirates Starlink WiFi?

Passengers see around 2+ Gbps per aircraft (A380) on Starlink-equipped Emirates aircraft — fast enough for streaming, video calls and large downloads.

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