Emirates · LHR
What gates does Emirates use at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?
Emirates uses gates 3-1, 3-5 and 3-7 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), mainly in Terminal 3, with about 6 departures a day (Oct 7–9, 2026).
Based on 72 Emirates flights at LHR, Oct 7–9, 2026 (full days)
How Emirates compares at LHR
- 16th of the 79 airlines with regular flights at LHR by departures: 1% of them (6 departures a day of about 657 a day).
- 3% of the seats leaving LHR: about 2,934 a day, 489 per departure.
- 2.0 turns a day at each gate it turns planes at, 47% fewer than the airport’s 3.8.
- Median turn at the gate: 124 min, 40 min longer than the airport median (84 min).
- At LHR, Emirates’ 6 departures a day compare with Loganair’s 6 and TAP’s 6.
Where Emirates flies nonstop from LHR
1 nonstop destination. Nonstop routes seen Oct 7–9, 2026; a few days of data can miss weekly or seasonal routes.
| Destination | Flights | Other airlines on this route |
|---|---|---|
| DubaiDXB | 6/day | none seen |
When Emirates flies at LHR
- First departure of the day usually around 9:05 am, the last around 10:25 pm.
- Busiest hour: 7:00 pm–8:00 pm, with about 2 of its arrivals and departures.
Emirates’ aircraft at LHR
| Aircraft | Departures | Seats each |
|---|---|---|
| A380 | 6/day | 489 |
About 2,934 seats leave LHR on Emirates each day. Seats are capacity from each airline’s seat map per aircraft type, not passengers.
Emirates’ gates at LHR
Gates it shares
| Gate | Who holds it | Other airlines there |
|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | Common use | Virgin Atlantic, American, Qantas, British Airways |
| 3-5 | Common use | British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Delta, Qantas |
| 3-7 | Common use | Virgin Atlantic, Delta, Cathay Pacific, Finnair |
About this data
Based on 3 full days of flights at LHR, Oct 7–9, 2026. Gates of its own are the gates where Emirates flies the most (regional partners count as their brand). Every one of its departures has a seat count.
Emirates at LHR: questions
What terminal is Emirates at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?
Emirates flies from Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
What gates does Emirates use at LHR?
3-1, 3-5 and 3-7, gates it shares with other airlines (Oct 7–9, 2026).
How many flights a day does Emirates have from LHR?
About 6 departures a day and 2,934 seats, averaged over Oct 7–9, 2026.
Where does Emirates fly nonstop from LHR?
Emirates flies nonstop to Dubai from LHR. Routes seen Oct 7–9, 2026.
When is Emirates’ first flight out of LHR?
Usually around 9:05 am; the last leaves around 10:25 pm.
Does Emirates share gates at LHR?
Yes: 3 gates it uses are shared or used most by another airline, e.g. gate 3-1 with Virgin Atlantic, American, Qantas and British Airways.
Other airlines at LHR
All of LHR’s gates by airline · Emirates at every airport we map · Nonstop routes from LHR