The following is a list of current and former operators of the Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft.
Overview The first flight was on April 27, 2005. Singapore Airlines was the first carrier to operate the A380 in October 2007. Emirates, one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates, is the largest operator, with 121 aircraft in its fleet, including the last one, which was delivered in 2021.
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected the global A380 fleet, prompting some airlines to cease its operation entirely. Prior to the pandemic, the aircraft had already been slated for gradual retirement due to operational inflexibility and high fuel consumption. However, delays in the delivery of newer models, the surge in global travel demand led to a renewed appreciation for the aircraft, resulting in its reintroduction by major airlines.
As of August 2025, a total of 186 A380s remain in service, while 36 are stored, and 24 have been scrapped.
Operators by country These airlines have the Airbus A380 in the fleet.Airbus Orders and Deliveries (XLS), monthly updated, accessed via Fleet numbers are current as of June 2026.
AirlineCountryPhotoEntry YearLast DeliveryCurrentRetiredNotesAll Nippon Airways201920213—Last "new" customer to order the A380.Asiana Airlines201420166—Planned 2026 retirement postponed - Awaiting delayed A350 replacement.British Airways2013201612—Emirates20082021116 (21 parked)7World's largest A380 operator.Etihad Airways2014201891Global Airlines202420251 (parked)—Operated by Hi Fly Malta. Former China Southern Airlines aircraft. Lone airframe currently parked indefinitely.Korean Air2011201455To be retired before 2031.Lufthansa2010201386To be retired after 2030. 6 of their 14 total A380s have been returned to Airbus.Qantas20082011102To be phased out from 2028. One involved in Flight 32.Qatar Airways2014201782To be replaced with Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in 2035.Singapore Airlines200720171212Launch customer of the A380.
Former operators
The aircraft type was operated by these airlines in the past:
AirlineCountryPhotoTotalEntry yearExit yearCause of retirementNotesAir France1020092020COVID-19 and high fuel costsFirst airline to completely remove all A380s from its fleet. One involved in Flight 066.China Southern Airlines520112022High fuel costs.Hi Fly Malta120182020COVID-19hifly.aero - A380 Farewell Flight 17 December 2020Shortest operator of the A380, only operating it for 2 years.Malaysia Airlines620122022COVID-19 and high fuel costsThai Airways International620122020COVID-19 and high fuel costsSecond shortest operator of the A380, only operating it for 8–9 years.
Updated: November 2022
See also List of Airbus A380 orders and deliveries List of Airbus A340 operators List of Boeing 747 operators List of Boeing 777 operators List of Airbus A350 operators Seat configurations of Airbus A380
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