Emirates says flight EK167 left Dubai for Helsinki at 07:30 on 1 October 2026, marking its first service to the Finnish capital. The daily A350 service creates what the airline describes as the only year-round direct air link between the UAE and Finland. The 298-seat aircraft has Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins. Emirates says each flight can carry up to 16 tonnes of cargo in its belly hold and connect Helsinki through Dubai with nearly 140 destinations. The departure is confirmed by the operator; passenger capacity, cargo capacity and network claims remain airline-reported figures.
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Emirates opens daily Dubai–Helsinki route with first flight
Flight EK167 left Dubai on 1 October, beginning an A350 service that the airline says is the only year-round direct UAE–Finland link.
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