[← Starlink Rollout Tracker](/starlink-rollout) IN PROGRESS Middle East # Emirates: Starlink Rollout World-first A380 Starlink — 2+ Gbps per aircraft, free for all Confirmed aircraft 17 seen on Starlink in live flight data In the air now — Starlink flights aloft (all airlines) Status verified 2026-07-23 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. Check WiFi on your Emirates flight Enter your flight number for provider, speed, and free WiFi info. [Check a Flight →](/) ## Related Starlink Rollouts [ Qatar Airways IN PROGRESS ](/starlink-rollout/qatar-airways)[ Qatar Executive COMPLETE ](/starlink-rollout/qatar-executive)[ Gulf Air ANNOUNCED ](/starlink-rollout/gulf-air)[ flydubai ANNOUNCED ](/starlink-rollout/flydubai)[ Etihad Airways NO STARLINK ](/starlink-rollout/etihad-airways)[ United Airlines IN PROGRESS ](/starlink-rollout/united-airlines) ## Latest Emirates WiFi News - [A380 First: Emirates Debuts World's 1st A380 With Starlink WiFi](https://simpleflying.com/emirates-first-a380-starlink-wifi/) — Simple Flying · 2026-04-27 - [It's time! Emirates' iconic A380 returns to Dubai with world-first Starlink Wi-Fi onboard](https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/its-time-emirates-iconic-a380-returns-to-dubai-with-world-first-starlink-wi-fi-onboard/) — Emirates Media Centre · 2026-04-27 - [Emirates begins A380 Starlink installations with industry-first 3-antenna setup](https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/emirates-starlink-wifi-fleet-rollout/) — Aerospace Global News · 2026-02-01 - [Emirates confirms fleet-wide deal for Starlink-powered free Wi-Fi](https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/11/emirates-confirms-fleet-wide-deal-for-starlink-powered-free-wi-fi/) — Runway Girl Network · 2025-11-17 - [Emirates set to operate the world's largest Starlink-enabled international wide-body fleet](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/) — Emirates Media Centre · 2025-11-17 Data sources: "Confirmed aircraft" and "in the air now" are derived from live ADS-B / OpenSky flight data and crowd-sourced SeatWiFi reports, refreshed continuously. Rollout status, timelines and deal dates are curated from airline press releases and SpaceX announcements (see news links above). Last editorial review 2026-07-23. [Emirates Hub](/airlines/ek) [Rollout Tracker](/starlink-rollout) [All Starlink Airlines](/starlink)