Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced a new daily service between Dubai and Tokyo, further strengthening its network in Japan and responding to rising demand for travel to the Japanese capital.
The new flights will begin operating from Friday, May 1, with the airline expanding its Dubai–Tokyo Narita route. Tokyo, widely considered one of the world’s most desirable cities, continues to attract travellers with its unique blend of modern innovation, cultural heritage and world-famous cuisine.
Flight Schedule Details
The new service will operate as flight EK320, departing Dubai International Airport at 10:30pm GST and arriving at Tokyo Narita International Airport at 1:30pm JST.
The return flight, EK321, will leave Tokyo at 9:30pm JST and land in Dubai at 3:50am GST the following day.
Expanded Japan Network
With this addition, Emirates will operate a second daily flight to Tokyo Narita, bringing its total Japan operations to four daily services, including flights to Osaka and Tokyo Haneda.
The expansion strengthens connectivity between Dubai and Japan, offering passengers more choice and improved scheduling across the airline’s network.
Better Global Connectivity
Emirates said the increased frequency is designed to improve global connections and provide smoother travel options for passengers.
Eastbound travellers will benefit from afternoon arrivals in Tokyo, making domestic connections easier, while westbound passengers landing in Dubai will enjoy early-morning arrivals with seamless onward links to Europe, Africa and South America.
Increased Capacity for Travellers
From May 1, Emirates will offer more than 22,500 weekly seats to and from Japan across 28 weekly flights serving three major gateways.
This expansion reflects growing demand and reinforces Emirates’ strong position in one of Asia’s most important travel markets.
Upgraded In-Flight Experience
To enhance passenger comfort, Emirates will deploy a refurbished Boeing 777-300ER on the Tokyo Narita route.
The aircraft features 260 Economy seats, 24 Premium Economy seats, 40 Business Class seats in a 1-2-1 configuration, and eight First Class suites.
Japanese-Inspired Dining Onboard
Passengers will also enjoy a curated dining experience inspired by Japan.
Meals will include traditional Japanese dishes such as Kaiseki-style service, offering travellers an authentic cultural experience before they even arrive in Tokyo.
Why Tokyo Remains a Top Destination
With its global reputation as a cultural, culinary and business hub, Tokyo continues to attract visitors from around the world.
The new daily Emirates service is expected to be popular among both leisure and business travellers, further strengthening travel ties between the UAE and Japan.
FAQs: Emirates Announces New Daily Flights to Tokyo
Emirates is expanding its Dubai–Tokyo Narita service to meet growing demand for travel to Japan and improve global connectivity.
EK321 departs Tokyo at 9:30pm JST and arrives in Dubai at 3:50am GST the next day.
EK320 departs Dubai International Airport at 10:30pm GST and arrives at Tokyo Narita at 1:30pm JST.
Emirates will operate four daily flights to Japan, including services to Osaka and Tokyo Haneda.
Yes, passengers will enjoy Japanese-inspired cuisine, including Kaiseki-style meals.
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