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Emirates Airlines

UAE · Air Transportation

Also known as: Emirates Group; Emirates

LeaveRussia detail: Continue Operations

Still operating in Russia
Global 500

Emirates is the largest airline and one of two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates.

Status last verified 03/08/2026Source checked 19/06/2025Company website ↗LeaveRussia profile ↗

Business in Russia

Carries out flights to Russia. The world's largest long-haul carrier plans to review flights to Russia after Ukrainian drone attacks in the country's hinterland last weekend. The airline, which has provided Moscow with vital links to the outside world, has no immediate plans to cut services but will monitor developments.

Decision trail

Decision date 29/03/2022 · Reference ↗

The company doesn't match the global sanctions imposed on Russia. The flights to Russia will continue to operate until UAE will join the sanctions. A number of airlines in the Middle East accept Visa and MasterCard issued by Russian banks for payment. On Emirates, Air Arabia and Fly Dubai flights, it is again possible to pay for a ticket with Russian "plastic".

Status history since 2022

  1. 03/08/2026 operating · Imported from KSE LeaveRussia

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