Which Australian cities it serves
| City | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Adelaide | Daily, A350 |
| Melbourne | Two to three a day |
| Sydney | Two or more a day |
| Brisbane | Served; ask us for the current frequency |
| Perth | Served; ask us for the current frequency |
Emirates' flights were disrupted when Gulf airspace closed in early 2026, and the airline rebuilt its network from May. Frequencies are now close to normal, but we check them when we quote. Before you travel, check Smartraveller for current advice.
Routes to India
From Dubai, Emirates flies to nine Indian cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram. The Dubai–India flights are short, about 3 to 4 hours, and most cities have several a day, so you usually have a choice of connection times.
- Premium economy: Emirates said in July 2026 that premium economy would be on flights to six Indian cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kochi) by the end of October. It's worth a look for elderly parents on a long trip.
- Delhi A380: Emirates announced the A380 on one of its daily Dubai–Delhi flights from 25 October 2026.
- No Amritsar: for Punjab, Emirates means connecting in Delhi, so compare Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways too.
Economy baggage
Emirates uses the weight system on routes between Australia and India:
- Economy Special: 20 kg
- Economy Saver: 25 kg
- Economy Flex: 30 kg
- Economy Flex Plus: 35 kg
You can split the weight across any number of bags, with no single bag over 32 kg. Official page: Emirates checked baggage. Our baggage guide compares airlines.
What it's good for, and what to watch
Good for
- Choice of flights. Several daily departures from the east coast, and daily from Adelaide.
- Families with lots of luggage, on the higher fares.
- South India and Kerala, including Thiruvananthapuram, which few other airlines from Australia reach.
- Long connections: Emirates' Dubai Connect can include a free hotel, meals, transfers and a UAE visa where needed when the best connection it offers is a long one. It must be booked at least 12 hours ahead. See our Dubai stopover guide.
Watch-outs
- Longer total trip than via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, because Dubai is beyond India.
- Special fares have the lowest baggage. Check the fare type before you pack for a wedding.
- Gulf disruption risk. Have travel insurance that covers schedule changes.
- Indian passport holders transiting Dubai airside on one ticket don't need a UAE visa. Our transit rules guide covers leaving the airport.
Where Emirates appears on our route pages
Emirates is a regular option on Adelaide to Delhi, Adelaide to Mumbai, Adelaide to Ahmedabad, Brisbane to Ahmedabad, Melbourne to Kochi, Sydney to Kochi and Sydney to Mumbai.
Talk to a real person about Emirates tickets
Fares and schedules change every day, so we don't publish prices on this page. For live fares on your dates, call or WhatsApp the Travel Care team on 0421 882 733. We're a family-run agency at 222 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville, booking flights since 2010, and we speak English, Hindi and Punjabi. Seen a cheaper fare somewhere else? Send us the screenshot and we'll see what we can do.
Last checked: 20 October 2026 by the Travel Care team.
