EK Airline Code, Emirates
EK is the IATA airline code for Emirates based in United Arab Emirates. The airline also has the 3-letter ICAO code UAE, and its radio callsign is "Emirates". The open dataset lists 289 scheduled routes for the carrier, placing it at number 57 among airlines worldwide. You will see EK as the two-character prefix on its flight numbers, for example EK123.
What is the Emirates airline code?
The IATA airline code for Emirates is EK. This two-character code prefixes the airline's flight numbers and appears on tickets and schedules. The three-letter ICAO code UAE is used in flight plans and air traffic control.
IATA airline codes are two characters and can reuse letters over time, so a retired airline's code may later be assigned to another carrier. ICAO codes are three letters and are more stable, which is why flight plans use them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airline code for Emirates?
The IATA airline code for Emirates is EK. Its ICAO code is UAE.
What is the abbreviation for Emirates?
The two-character IATA abbreviation for Emirates is EK, and its three-letter ICAO code is UAE.
What airline is EK?
EK is the IATA code for Emirates, based in United Arab Emirates.
What is the ICAO code for Emirates?
Emirates uses the ICAO airline code UAE and the radio callsign "Emirates".
What country is Emirates based in?
Emirates (EK) is based in United Arab Emirates.
What is the radio callsign for Emirates?
Air traffic control refers to Emirates by the radio callsign "Emirates".
Routes flown by Emirates
Some of the busiest routes Emirates (EK) appears on in the open route dataset, with distance and typical flight time: