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EK542 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the EK542 flight operated by Emirates on Nov 3, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA). The flight is expected to depart at 21:00 (local time in Dubai, UTC+4) and arrive at 02:20 (local time in Chennai, UTC+5.5) .
Mon, Nov 2
Tue, Nov 3
Wed, Nov 4
DXB-MAA

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 22m late
Dubai(DXB)
21:52
Scheduled: 21:00, Nov 2
Dubai International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 50m
Chennai(MAA)
02:42
Scheduled: 02:20, Nov 3
Chennai International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
AREA 1-5
Boarding Gate
A11
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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DXB-MAA

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Dubai(DXB)
21:00
Scheduled: 21:00, Nov 3
Dubai International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 50m
Chennai(MAA)
02:20
Scheduled: 02:20, Nov 4
Chennai International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
AREA 1-5
Boarding Gate
A5
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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DXB-MAA

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Dubai(DXB)
21:00
Scheduled: 21:00, Nov 4
Dubai International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 50m
Chennai(MAA)
02:20
Scheduled: 02:20, Nov 5
Chennai International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
AREA 1-5
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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EK542 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the EK542 flight from Dubai to Chennai on 11/3/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 5m. The aircraft has Up to 436 seats.
flight status
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
40 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Late on average
11 minutes
Age
13y, 5m
Seats
Up to 436
Flight Distance
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Flight History for EK542

Trip.com historical records show that the last EK542 flight departed on Mon, Nov 2 from DXB at approximately 21:52. This flight is expected to arrrive in MAA at 02:42.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Oct 29 Dubai (DXB) Chennai (MAA) B77W 21:52 02:42 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Dubai (DXB) Chennai (MAA) B77W 21:22 02:25 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Dubai (DXB) Chennai (MAA) B77W 21:27 02:12 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Dubai (DXB) Chennai (MAA) B77W 21:27 02:13 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Dubai (DXB) Chennai (MAA) B77W 21:52 02:42 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Dubai (DXB) Chennai (MAA) B77W 21:00 02:20 Scheduled
Wed, Nov 4 Dubai (DXB) Chennai (MAA) B77W 21:00 02:20 Scheduled

EK542 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of EK542 is 40% (Late on average 45 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 11 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
40 %
Late on average 45 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
50 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 11 minutes
Early
53 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ek542?

    Flight ek542 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 21:00, arrival 02:20 (updated Nov 3, 2026).
  • Flight ek542 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 21:00, with arrival at 02:20. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ek542 is scheduled to depart at 21:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 21:00, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 3, 2026).
  • Flight ek542 is scheduled to arrive at 02:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 02:20. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 3, 2026.
  • For flight ek542, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is A5. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight ek542 is operated by Emirates from Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 50 minutes; operating days may include Tuesday.
  • Track flight ek542 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 ek542 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 3, 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 ek542 has not departed from Dubai (DXB) yet and is currently on schedule for 21:00.
  • Flight ek542 usually flies a Boeing 777-300ER 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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Time on arrival: Dubai 00:50 | Chennai 02:20

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