Emirates EK5038 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Emirates flight EK5038 from Wellington to Melbourne (WLG–MEL): Flight EK5038 has safely landed at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 16:16 (local time). Arrival was about 24m early.
Tue, Oct 27
Wed, Oct 28
Thu, Oct 29
Access more flight status info on the Trip.com app
Show more
Arrived
The flight has arrived 26m early
4h 5m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
48
Arrival Gate
11A
Baggage
8
Need a flight from Wellington to Melbourne?
Emirates From € 155
Search flights Access more flight status info on the Trip.com app
Show more
Arrived
The flight has arrived 24m early
4h 5m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
48
Arrival Gate
5
Baggage
7
Show More
Need a flight from Wellington to Melbourne?
Emirates From € 155
Search flights Access more flight status info on the Trip.com app
Show more
Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 5m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
48
Arrival Gate
7
Baggage
--
Show More
Need a flight from Wellington to Melbourne?
Emirates From € 155
Search flights Information provided by VariFlight. Please refer to airport announcements for the most up-to-date information. You can also explore more flights from Wellington to Melbourne or track other flights with our flight status tracker.
EK5038 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the EK5038 flight flying from Wellington to Melbourne on 10/28/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 174 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
67
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
15y, 2m
Seats
174
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width
145°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
See more amenities and seat info in the app
Show more
Flight History for EK5038
Trip.com historical records show that the last EK5038 flight departed on Tue, Oct 27 from WLG at approximately 14:43. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 16:14.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 23 | Wellington (WLG) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 15:59 | 17:20 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Wellington (WLG) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 15:49 | 17:26 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Wellington (WLG) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:36 | 16:13 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Wellington (WLG) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 17:48 | 19:37 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Wellington (WLG) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:43 | 16:14 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Wellington (WLG) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:47 | 16:16 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Wellington (WLG) | Melbourne (MEL) | 738 | 14:35 | 16:40 | Scheduled |
text.text............fake.row.text............text.........fake row
...text
Check upcoming flights with our app
Show more
EK5038 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of EK5038 is 67% (Late on average 26 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 0 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67
%
Late on average
26 minutes
Early
7
%
On time
60
%
30 mins late
23
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Early on average
0 minutes
Early
63
%
On time
23
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
Need a flight from Wellington to Melbourne?
- From Wellington
- To Melbourne
- Return flights
More Cheap Flights
More Cheap Flights
More Cheap Flights
Recommended hotels in Melbourne
Hotels near Melbourne Airport
Hotels near Melbourne
9/10
527 Reviews
PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport | 0.13 km from the airport
8% off
€ 201 € 185
8.6/10
423 Reviews
Holiday Inn MELBOURNE AIRPORT by IHG
Melbourne Airport | 0.4 km from the airport
€ 96 € 116
8.2/10
213 Reviews
Ibis Budget Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport | 0.51 km from the airport
€ 93 € 95
8.8/10
314 Reviews
Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport | 0.69 km from the airport
€ 117
-/10
Reviews
The Santal | 2BR City Views | Gym, Pool & Parking
Melbourne Central Business District | 0.82 km from city centre
€ 517
9.1/10
429 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
Melbourne Central Business District | 0.91 km from city centre
€ 385
9.4/10
39 Reviews
Exclusive Stays - Southgate
Melbourne Central Business District | 1.29 km from city centre
€ 368
3/10
2 Reviews
Lovely 3BR Apt with Panoramic Views, FREE Parking
Melbourne Central Business District | 0.59 km from city centre
€ 113
Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight ek5038?
Flight ek5038 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 16:16 (updated Oct 28, 2026).Is flight ek5038 on time today?
Flight ek5038 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 16:16; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight ek5038 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ek5038 is scheduled to depart at 14:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 14:47, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 28, 2026).When is flight ek5038 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ek5038 is scheduled to arrive at 16:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:16. Status is Arrived as of Oct 28, 2026.What is the gate information for flight ek5038?
For flight ek5038, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is 48. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight ek5038?
After arrival, baggage for flight ek5038 is expected at carousel 7 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight ek5038 fly?
Flight ek5038 is operated by Emirates from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 4 hours 5 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.How can I check real-time status for flight ek5038?
Track flight ek5038 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 flight ek5038 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ek5038 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 28, 2026). Contact Emirates or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight ek5038 departed from Wellington?
Flight ek5038 has already left Wellington and completed its journey. Departure was 14:47; actual arrival 16:16.What is the seat configuration for flight ek5038?
Flight ek5038 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
Melbourne Vacation Packages: Cheap Flights, Hotels & Tours
Hotels
Airport Transfers
Tours & Tickets
Car Hire
Arrival Info: Melbourne Weather & Current Time
Cloudy
|
12°C - 18°C
Weather forecast for your arrival day
-2 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Wellington 18:16
|
Melbourne 16:16
Worldwide Coverage
Flights to over 5,000 cities
One-stop Service Guarantee
Price guaranteed upon confirmed payment, booking guaranteed once tickets issued
Secure Payment
Convenient & reliable booking and payment system