Emirates has confirmed its readiness to launch daily services to Berlin and Stuttgart, committing more than 100 million EUR each year in operational expenses, staff, airport charges, fuel and other expenditures, subject to the approval of the German Federal Ministry of Transport.
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Berlin sits as the political heart of Europe’s largest economy. A city of 3.9 million people, it is home to a thriving start-up ecosystem, well-established diplomatic community, and a cultural scene that draws millions of visitors each year. Yet its long-haul connectivity has not kept pace with the city’s strong global credentials. According to OAG schedule data, over 85% of Berlin Brandenburg airport’s international connectivity is concentrated within Europe.
Stuttgart faces a comparable gap in long-haul services. The economic engine of Baden-Württemberg, one of Germany’s most export-driven states, remains underserved when it comes to long-haul air connectivity, the very kind of connectivity manufacturers, suppliers, and trading partners depend upon.
In 2025, Emirates’ top markets to and from Germany included Australia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. None of these destinations are served by German airlines from Frankfurt or Munich. Extending this connectivity to Berlin and Stuttgart would not cannibalise existing routes, but rather fill a longstanding gap.
A one-stop connection on Emirates, via Dubai, would provide a more seamless journey with a consistent onboard product in a four-cabin configuration, and a meaningful improvement over the multi-transfer narrow-body alternatives operated by German airlines that are currently available. For Berlin, the Emirates experience would offer something for every traveller, including its award-winning Premium Economy cabin delivering a step-up in comfort, and its First Class with enclosed private suites and personalised service remains unmatched in the industry.
Today, Berlin and Stuttgart are connected directly to Dubai exclusively by narrowbody aircraft with limited onboard amenities, and only on a seasonal basis. A daily Emirates Boeing 777 service would deliver a step change, not only in passenger experience and comfort, but also in cargo capacity.