Emirates EK261 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight EK261 operated by Emirates from Dubai (DXB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) on Mar 6, 2026 has departed at 10:09 (Local time in Dubai, UTC+4) and is expected to arrive at 17:47 (Local time in Sao Paulo, UTC-3) at São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Thu, Mar 5
Fri, Mar 6
Sat, Mar 7
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 7m early
15h 30m
Check-in Counter
AREA 1-5
Boarding Gate
A21
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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En route
Your flight has departed Dubai and is expected to arrive in Sao Paulo at 17:47.
15h 30m
Check-in Counter
AREA 1-5
Boarding Gate
A8
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
15h 30m
Check-in Counter
AREA 1-5
Boarding Gate
A10
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
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EK261 Aircraft Details
Airbus A380-800
Punctuality (Departure)
7%
Punctuality (Arrival)
80%
Late on average
16 minutes
Age
6y, 4m
Seats
489
Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
Onboard Amenities
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
--
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width better than on 33% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
122 cm
Legroom
47 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
218 cm
Legroom
58 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for EK261
Trip.com historical records show that the last EK261 flight departed on Thu, Mar 5 from DXB at approximately 09:35. This flight is expected to arrrive in GRU at 17:28.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Mar 2 | Dubai (DXB) | Sao Paulo (GRU) | 388 | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Tue, Mar 3 | Dubai (DXB) | Sao Paulo (GRU) | 388 | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Wed, Mar 4 | Dubai (DXB) | Sao Paulo (GRU) | 388 | 09:38 | 17:31 | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 5 | Dubai (DXB) | Sao Paulo (GRU) | 388 | 09:35 | 17:28 | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 6 | Dubai (DXB) | Sao Paulo (GRU) | 388 | 10:09 | 17:47 | En route |
| Sat, Mar 7 | Dubai (DXB) | Sao Paulo (GRU) | 388 | 09:05 | 17:35 | Scheduled |
| Sun, Mar 8 | Dubai (DXB) | Sao Paulo (GRU) | 388 | 09:05 | 17:35 | Scheduled |
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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 53 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 16 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
7%
Late on average 53 minutes
Early
0%
On time
7%
30 mins late
63%
60 mins late
17%
90 mins late
13%
Cancelled
2%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
67%
On time
13%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
2%
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