Which is bigger Qatar Airways or Emirates?

Based on the overall footprint of the airlines, Qatar wins this round handily. Additionally, its membership in the Oneworld alliance gives Qatar an even bigger advantage. Neither Emirates nor Etihad are part of a global airline alliance, but Emirates does have a large global presence as well.



As of early 2026, Emirates is the larger airline in terms of both fleet size and total revenue. Emirates operates a massive fleet of approximately 260 aircraft, exclusively consisting of wide-body Boeing 777s and the world's largest fleet of Airbus A380s (over 110 in service). Its 2024-2025 annual revenue was estimated at roughly $35 billion. In comparison, the Qatar Airways Group operates around 230 to 240 aircraft, featuring a more diverse mix of narrow-body and wide-body planes (A320s, A350s, 777s, and 787s), with annual revenues of approximately $22 billion. While Emirates dominates in terms of "sheer scale" and passenger capacity, Qatar Airways often leads in "World's Best Airline" rankings and has a more extensive network of destinations (serving over 170 compared to Emirates' ~150). Both airlines remain state-owned giants that serve as the primary engines for their respective hubs in Dubai and Doha.

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