UAE · DXB
Flights to Dubai from the UK
Dubai is flown direct from several UK airports and priced very differently depending on which one you leave from. It also works well as a stopover on the way to East Africa or Asia — worth asking about if your trip continues.
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Flights from the UK to Dubai
We quote every one of these by hand. Pick a departure airport and we will come back with the real fare on your dates.
Departure dates shown are examples and move forward automatically — we are not holding these seats. Prices, where shown, are indicative and change daily.
Airport
Dubai International (DXB)
Flight time
about 7h direct from London
Best time to go
November to March
Currency
UAE Dirham (AED)
Time zone
GMT+4
Country
UAE
Flight times are approximate and depend on the routing. Ask us for the exact schedule on your dates.
When to go to Dubai
Based on the climate and the school and holiday calendar, not on fares. We have no live pricing — ask us for the actual cost on your dates.
Time in Dubai
London
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Dubai
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4 hours ahead of London · GMT+4
How long it takes to Dubai
Usually connecting through
The cheapest fare is often the longest journey. Tell us which matters more and we will price both.
Flying to Dubai from your airport
Journey length from each UK airport — hours, not fares.
- LHRLondon Heathrow7h
Direct — no change of plane
- LGWLondon Gatwick7h
Direct — no change of plane
- MANManchester7h
Direct — no change of plane
- BHXBirmingham7h
Direct — no change of plane
- EDIEdinburgh11h–14h
via Istanbul or Doha
- GLAGlasgow7h
Direct — no change of plane
Leaving from a regional airport usually means one stop — sometimes cheaper than the train to Heathrow, sometimes not. Ask us and we will price both.
Who flies to Dubai
These are the carriers we most often quote on this route. The cheapest is rarely the same one twice, which is the reason to let us check rather than assume.
Emirates
British Airways
Virgin Atlantic
flydubaiBefore you travel to Dubai
Entry
British passport holders are normally granted entry on arrival. Other nationalities usually arrange a visa in advance.
Health
No special certificate is normally required.
How far ahead to start
Real lead times for Dubai — the parts that cannot be rushed.
6 weeks before
Visa
Applications for Dubai are among the slower ones we handle. Starting early costs nothing; starting late can cost the trip.
On the day you book
Travel insurance
Cancellation cover only protects you against what happens after the policy starts, so buying it later leaves a gap.
1 week before
Confirm baggage
Extra allowance bought in advance costs far less than at the airport desk — the usual sting on this route.
24 hours before
Check in
Seats fill fast on busy routes and families get split up. Confirm the schedule at the same time.
Requirements depend on your nationality, not where you live, and they change without notice. Confirm yours at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice before booking anything non-refundable — or just ask us. Our travel guide covers passports, visas and vaccinations in full.
What does Dubai cost right now?
Fares on this route move daily and differ by UK departure airport. Tell us your dates and we will come back with a real price — including baggage, which is where these routes usually catch people out.
Flying to Dubai — your questions
The things people ask us most about this route. Anything else, just call 020 4618 3838.
The direct flight is about 7h direct from London. With one stop it is typically 11–14 hours depending on the layover, so the cheapest ticket is often the longest day.
Emirates
Qatar Airways
Turkish Airlines
Kenya Airways
Ethiopian AirlinesBritish Airways
Saudia
Etihad Airways
KLM
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