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EK261 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the EK261 flight operated by Emirates on Nov 4, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Dubai (DXB) to Sao Paulo (GRU). The flight is expected to depart at 9:05 AM (local time in Dubai, UTC+4) and land at 5:07 PM (local time in Sao Paulo, UTC-3) .
Tue, Nov 3
Wed, Nov 4
Thu, Nov 5
DXB-SAO

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En route
Your flight has departed Dubai and is expected to arrive in Sao Paulo at 6:33 PM.
Dubai(DXB)
10:31 AM
Scheduled: 9:05 AM, Nov 3
Dubai Intl. Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 15h 30m
Sao Paulo(GRU)
6:33 PM
Scheduled: 5:35 PM, Nov 3
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport T3
Check-in Counter
AREA 1-5
Boarding Gate
C20
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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DXB-SAO

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Dubai(DXB)
9:05 AM
Scheduled: 9:05 AM, Nov 4
Dubai Intl. Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 15h 30m
Sao Paulo(GRU)
5:07 PM
Scheduled: 5:35 PM, Nov 4
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport T3
Check-in Counter
AREA 1-5
Boarding Gate
C11
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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DXB-SAO

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Dubai(DXB)
9:05 AM
Scheduled: 9:05 AM, Nov 5
Dubai Intl. Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 15h 30m
Sao Paulo(GRU)
5:35 PM
Scheduled: 5:35 PM, Nov 5
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport T3
Check-in Counter
AREA 1-5
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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EK261 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the EK261 flight flying from Dubai to Sao Paulo on 11/4/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A380-800. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 10m.
flight status
Airbus A380-800
Punctuality (Departure)
7 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Late on average
12 minutes
Age
7y, 10m
Seats
--
Flight Distance
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Flight History for EK261

Trip.com historical records show that the last EK261 flight departed on Tue, Nov 3 from DXB at approximately 10:31 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in GRU at 6:33 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 30 Dubai (DXB) Sao Paulo (GRU) 388 9:45 AM 5:47 PM Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Dubai (DXB) Sao Paulo (GRU) 388 9:53 AM 5:34 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Dubai (DXB) Sao Paulo (GRU) 388 9:45 AM 5:24 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Dubai (DXB) Sao Paulo (GRU) 388 11:31 AM 7:17 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Dubai (DXB) Sao Paulo (GRU) 388 10:31 AM 6:33 PM En route
Wed, Nov 4 Dubai (DXB) Sao Paulo (GRU) 388 9:05 AM 5:07 PM Scheduled
Thu, Nov 5 Dubai (DXB) Sao Paulo (GRU) 388 9:05 AM 5:35 PM Scheduled

EK261 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of EK261 is 7% (Late on average 44 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 12 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
7 %
Late on average 44 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
7 %
30 mins late
90 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 12 minutes
Early
23 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ek261?

    Flight ek261 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 9:05 AM, arrival 5:35 PM (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight ek261 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 9:05 AM, with arrival at 5:35 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ek261 is scheduled to depart at 9:05 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 9:05 AM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight ek261 is scheduled to arrive at 5:35 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:07 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 4, 2026.
  • For flight ek261, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is C11. 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 hours30 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • 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 4, 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 9:05 AM.
  • 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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