Soekarno-Hatta Airport readies for Emirates Airbus A380 inaugural landing

Airbus A380 Emirates Soekarno-Hatta Airport Indonesia flight EK358

Emirates is set to operate its Airbus A380‑800 on the Dubai‑Jakarta route, with flight EK358 scheduled to touch down at Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport on 8 August 2026 at 22:25 WIB and to depart again as EK359 on 9 August 2026 at 00:45 WIB.

Airport General Manager Heru Karyadi said the hub has completed all operational preparations required for ICAO Aerodrome Reference Code 4F aircraft. The work includes upgrades to air‑side and land‑side infrastructure—runways, parallel taxiways, aprons and specialized parking stands—as well as coordination with regulators, AirNav Indonesia and ground‑handling partners to ensure safe and seamless service.

The A380 arrival is presented as a milestone that expands Indonesia’s international air connectivity and demonstrates confidence from a major global carrier in the airport’s capabilities.

Entities: Airbus A380‑800 · Emirates Airline · Heru Karyadi · PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia · Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport

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