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EK261 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the EK261 flight operated by Emirates on Nov 13, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Dubai (DXB) to Sao Paulo (GRU). The flight is expected to depart at 09:05 (local time in Dubai, UTC+4) and arrive at 17:07 (local time in Sao Paulo, UTC-3) .
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
Sat, Nov 14
DXB-SAO

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En route
Your flight has departed Dubai and is expected to arrive in Sao Paulo at 18:01.
Dubai(DXB)
09:59
Scheduled: 09:05, Nov 12
Dubai International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 15h 30m
Check-in Counter
AREA 1-5
Boarding Gate
A3
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
307
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DXB-SAO

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Dubai(DXB)
09:05
Scheduled: 09:05, Nov 13
Dubai International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 15h 30m
Check-in Counter
AREA 1-5
Boarding Gate
C9
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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DXB-SAO

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Dubai(DXB)
09:05
Scheduled: 09:05, Nov 14
Dubai International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 15h 30m
Check-in Counter
AREA 1-5
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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EK261 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the EK261 flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo on 11/13/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A380-800. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 7m.
flight status
Airbus A380-800
Punctuality (Departure)
7 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
77 %
Late on average
16 minutes
Age
7y, 7m
Seats
--
Flight Distance
--

Flight History for EK261

Trip.com historical records show that the last EK261 flight departed on Thu, Nov 12 from DXB at approximately 09:59. This flight is expected to arrrive in GRU at 18:01.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 8 Dubai (DXB) Sao Paulo (GRU) 388 09:58 17:42 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Dubai (DXB) Sao Paulo (GRU) 388 09:24 17:10 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Dubai (DXB) Sao Paulo (GRU) 388 09:43 17:42 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Dubai (DXB) Sao Paulo (GRU) 388 09:32 17:35 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Dubai (DXB) Sao Paulo (GRU) 388 09:59 18:01 En route
Fri, Nov 13 Dubai (DXB) Sao Paulo (GRU) 388 09:05 17:07 Scheduled
Sat, Nov 14 Dubai (DXB) Sao Paulo (GRU) 388 09:05 17:35 Scheduled

EK261 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of EK261 is 7% (Late on average 47 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 77% (Late on average 16 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
7 %
Late on average 47 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
7 %
30 mins late
83 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
77 %
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
13 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ek261?

    Flight ek261 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 09:05, arrival 17:35 (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight ek261 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 09:05, with arrival at 17:35. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ek261 is scheduled to depart at 09:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:05, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight ek261 is scheduled to arrive at 17:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:07. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • For flight ek261, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is C9. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight ek261 is operated by Emirates from Dubai (DXB) to Sao Paulo (GRU). Typical flight time is about 15 hours 30 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight ek261 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If ek261 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 13, 2026). Contact Emirates or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ek261 has not departed from Dubai (DXB) yet and is currently on schedule for 09:05.
  • Flight ek261 usually flies a Airbus A380-800 with seat layout 3-4-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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