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EK20 flight status: Manchester to Dubai

Emirates EK 20 flies from Manchester (MAN), Terminal 2, to Dubai (DXB), Terminal 3. It usually leaves at 20:40 Manchester time and lands at 07:55 the next day Dubai time, about 7h 15m in the air over 5,655 km. Today's live status and position are below.

EK20 live today

Day of departure, local time at the departure airport.

EK20 at a glance

AirlineEmirates
Flight numberEK 20
FromManchester Airport (MAN), Terminal 2
ToDubai International Airport (DXB), Terminal 3
Usual departure20:40 Manchester time
Usual arrival07:55 Dubai time, next day
Scheduled flight time7h 15m
Distance5,655 km
Aircraft usuallyAirbus A380-800
Time differenceDubai is 4 hours ahead of Manchester
On landingSet your watch forward 4 hours

Timetable read 7 November 2026. Airlines change times between seasons; the live tracker above shows today's actual times.

Landing in Dubai

EK20 arrives at Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3. Meeting someone? Leave when the tracker shows the flight landing soon, and check the baggage belt on the live board.

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Arriving in United Arab Emirates
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Weather in Dubai and what to pack

Right now at Dubai International Airport: 28°C, partly cloudy.

Sun 8 Nov
35° / 24°
Clear
Mon 9 Nov
34° / 24°
Mostly clear
Tue 10 Nov
32° / 26°
Clear

Pack for EK20

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Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), updated hourly. Temperatures in °C at the airport.

Your phone when EK20 lands in United Arab Emirates

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Leaving from Manchester

EK20 departs Manchester Airport from Terminal 2. Check-in and gate times are set by Emirates; the departures board shows the gate once it is published.

Manchester live departuresManchester Airport guide

EK20 questions

Where is EK20 now?

Open the live map at the top of this page: it shows EK20's status, where it is now, time flown and time to landing, with the terminal, gate and baggage belt when the airports publish them.

What time does EK20 land in Dubai?

EK20 is usually scheduled to land at 07:55 the day after it leaves, local time in Dubai. Check the expected time in the live tracker above on the day, because it moves with delays and tailwinds.

Which terminal does EK20 use?

It leaves from Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport and arrives at Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport. Terminals can change, so confirm on the live tracker or with Emirates on the day.

How long is the EK20 flight?

About 7h 15m gate to gate on the schedule, covering 5,655 km. Dubai is 4 hours ahead of Manchester.

What is the weather in Dubai when EK20 lands?

The forecast for Dubai over the next 3 days is 35°C high and 24°C low (clear), then 34°C high and 24°C low (mostly clear), then 32°C high and 26°C low (clear). The box above updates every hour from MET Norway and lists what to pack.

Can I get an alert when EK20 lands?

Yes. Tap "Email me if it is delayed and when it lands" in the tracker above and leave your email. No app or account is needed.

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