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Emirates SkyCargo

One of the world’s largest cargo carriers — operating from Dubai (DXB/DWC) with Boeing 777F freighters and belly-hold capacity on 250+ wide-body passenger aircraft connecting 140+ destinations worldwide.

140+
Destinations
B777F
Freighter Fleet
DXB
Main Hub
Top 5
Global Ranking
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Estimated Air Freight Rates

2025–2026 market estimates
Route 45 kg 100 kg 300 kg ★ 500 kg 1 000 kg
DXB → LHR (London) €3.40/kg €2.80/kg €2.30/kg €2.00/kg €1.70/kg
DXB → FRA (Frankfurt) €3.20/kg €2.60/kg €2.20/kg €1.90/kg €1.60/kg
DXB → PVG (Shanghai) €3.60/kg €3.00/kg €2.50/kg €2.10/kg €1.80/kg
DXB → JFK (New York) €4.60/kg €4.00/kg €3.30/kg €2.80/kg €2.40/kg
DXB → SYD (Sydney) €4.80/kg €4.20/kg €3.50/kg €3.00/kg €2.50/kg
LHR → DXB (Dubai) €3.20/kg €2.60/kg €2.10/kg €1.80/kg €1.50/kg
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Specialised Cargo Services

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Emirates Pharma
CEIV Pharma certified. GDP-compliant handling, dedicated pharma corridors, 24/7 temperature monitoring to 40+ pharmaceutical hubs.
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Emirates Fresh
Perishable cargo solutions connecting Africa, Asia, and Australasia to global markets. 200,000+ tonnes handled annually.
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Emirates Wheels
Automotive logistics — vehicles, parts and machinery with dedicated vehicle handling at Al Maktoum International (DWC).
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Emirates Safe
Enhanced security for valuables — gold, diamonds, electronics, and currency. Dubai is a global gold trading hub.
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Emirates Live
IATA LAR-certified live animal transport — horses, zoo animals, and pets. Dubai is a global equestrian centre.
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Key Hub: Dubai International (DXB)

Dubai’s location between East and West makes it the world’s premier cargo transshipment hub. Emirates SkyCargo’s Cargo Mega Terminal handles 2.5 million tonnes annually. The dual-hub model with DWC provides overflow capacity and dedicated freighter operations. Same-day connections available between Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australasia.

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Airline Facts
IATA CodeEK
Cargo BrandEmirates SkyCargo
Main HubDXB / DWC
Destinations140+
FreightersB777F fleet
Belly-hold250+ A380 & B777

Frequently Asked Questions

▶ Is Emirates SkyCargo one of the biggest cargo airlines?

Yes — Emirates SkyCargo consistently ranks in the global top 5 by freight tonne-kilometres. Their combination of dedicated B777F freighters and the world’s largest wide-body passenger fleet (A380s and B777s) provides unmatched belly-hold capacity on virtually every major global trade lane.

▶ What is the cargo capacity of the Emirates A380?

The Emirates A380 can carry up to 20 tonnes of belly-hold cargo per flight — more than most narrow-body freighter aircraft. With multiple daily A380 departures on key routes (London, New York, Sydney), this provides significant cargo capacity alongside passenger operations.

▶ How does Emirates SkyCargo handle e-commerce shipments?

Emirates SkyCargo has invested heavily in e-commerce logistics, offering dedicated handling for cross-border parcels and small packages. The Dubai hub acts as a consolidation point for e-commerce shipments between Asia and Europe/Americas. Processing zones at DWC offer streamlined customs for high-volume shippers.

▶ What are transit times from Europe to Asia via Dubai?

Typical Europe-Dubai flight time is 6–7 hours, plus Dubai–Asia varies from 4 hours (India) to 8 hours (China/Japan). With cargo processing, expect 48–72 hours total transit for standard shipments. Express services can achieve faster times.

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