A new daily service from London Stansted to Dubai is to be launched by Emirates airline.
It will become the first Middle Eastern airline to operate out of the Essex airport when services begin in June.
Emirates UK vice president Laurie Berryman said: "The introduction of the new London Stansted-Dubai route not only signifies 10 daily flights between Dubai and three different London airports, but is also welcome news to businesses based in the Stansted catchment area who, before now, travelled to central London to fly to airports with global reach.”
Stansted is the fourth busiest airport in the UK, after Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester.
The airport's chief executive Ken O'Toole said: "We're delighted that Emirates has recognised the strength of London Stansted's catchment and the opportunity that our available runway capacity gives them to continue growing in the South East of England over the next decade.
"At this crucial time, the new Emirates services will provide an important boost to the UK economy by strengthening international connectivity and offering greater choice and convenience for passengers travelling to long-haul destinations.”
Stansted will be the seventh UK airport served by Emirates, joining Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow.
