Are there direct flights from Dubai to Manchester?

Yes, direct flights from Dubai to Manchester are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total flights. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 6.1% of all options. For flights involving stopovers, travelers typically encountered a median of 2 stopovers on their journey.

How long is the flight from Dubai to Manchester?

A direct flight from Dubai to Manchester typically takes approximately 7 hours and 45 minutes. This journey covers an air distance of 5655 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 16 hours and 35 minutes.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Dubai to Manchester?

Historically, flying with a layover from Dubai to Manchester has been slightly cheaper on average. The median price for connecting flights was $1138, while direct flights had a median price of $1170. This represents a premium of approximately 3% for direct flights. Direct flights made up about 4.8% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

Flights From Dubai

To Manchester

Cheap Flights from Dubai to Manchester

Browse current best options from Dubai. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Dubai

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Manchester

Prices updated 2 days ago

405 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Jul 26, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Dubai to Manchester

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Dubai to Manchester

2026-11-20 – 2026-11-23
DXB - Manchester
89% AI deal score
$558
$338
Round trip
2026-11-06 – 2026-11-08
DXB - Manchester
88% AI deal score
$561
$352
Round trip
2026-11-07 – 2026-11-14
DXB - Manchester
87% AI deal score
$552
$363
Round trip
2026-11-05 – 2026-11-14
DXB - Manchester
88% AI deal score
$551
$378
Round trip
2026-09-10 – 2026-09-14
DXB - Manchester
89% AI deal score
$578
$383
Round trip
2026-09-23 – 2026-09-29
DXB - Manchester
88% AI deal score
$566
$385
Round trip
2026-11-05 – 2026-11-10
DXB - Manchester
88% AI deal score
$563
$389
Round trip
2026-11-03 – 2026-11-10
DXB - Manchester
88% AI deal score
$546
$389
Round trip
2026-09-10 – 2026-09-13
DXB - Manchester
88% AI deal score
$578
$397
Round trip
2026-10-15 – 2026-10-22
DXB - Manchester
87% AI deal score
$567
$408
Round trip

Dubai to Manchester: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Manchester

For flights from Dubai to Manchester, fares typically range from $783–$1348, with a median of $1067. Right now, fares are below the typical level. However, a very small share of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Dubai to Manchester may require careful timing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Manchester? The data shows that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $241. Following closely, February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $378. April presents another relatively cheaper option, with a median fare of $636.

A typical journey from Dubai to Manchester takes approximately 27h 15m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 5655 kilometers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel time including layovers.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 6.1% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find suitable fares, even with connections.

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Manchester

Regular price: $464 - $1,117

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dubai to Manchester is typically between $464 and $1117. The current lowest deal is $359 with Wizz Air, for travel from Jan 22-Jan 24.

now $359

Low $464

High $1,117

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Manchester

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Manchester is January, with a median price of $241. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1485. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $241

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,485

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dubai to Manchester

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Manchester

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Manchester

Dubai (DXB) - Manchester (MAN)

Royal Jordanian

$786

$504

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Manchester

Dubai (DXB) - Manchester (MAN)

Valuair

$804

$549

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Manchester

Dubai (DXB) - Manchester (MAN)

Gulf Air

$913

$567

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Manchester

Dubai (DXB) - Manchester (MAN)

Gulf Air

$876

$571

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Manchester

Dubai (DXB) - Manchester (MAN)

Valuair

$848

$578

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Manchester

Dubai (DXB) - Manchester (MAN)

Gulf Air

$786

$583

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dubai to Manchester

2 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 6

$941 → $561

40%

4 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 30

$827 → $475

43%

6 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 7

$913 → $567

38%

4 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 9

$923 → $579

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Manchester

Dubai - Manchester route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Dubai to Manchester are below the typical level at $359.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Manchester, with a median price of $241.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 27h 15m

The median flight time from Dubai to Manchester is 27 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Emirates Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Dubai to Manchester are frequent.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International (DXB) is a convenient option for flights from Dubai to Manchester.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$383

Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Al Maktoum International (DWC) offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Manchester.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$636

Dubai Bus Station (XNB)

Dubai Bus Station (XNB) provides another departure option for travelers heading to Manchester.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$383

Sharjah International (SHJ)

Sharjah International (SHJ) is an alternative airport for flights from the Dubai area to Manchester.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$441

Manchester main airports to arrive at

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Dubai to Manchester.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$383

Airports nearby Manchester used as alternative

Liverpool John Lennon (LPL)

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is a close alternative, especially for European routes, despite fewer long-haul options.

📍 ~45 km from Manchester (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~$530

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Manchester

81% AI deal score

$2,756

$2,404

Save $352

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Manchester

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Dubai to Manchester is typically 14-27 days before departure. Within this period, the average price observed was $904. Booking within 7-13 days of travel saw average prices rise to $1465, while booking 0-6 days out resulted in an even higher average of $1760. Even booking 60+ days in advance was slightly more expensive, with an average price of $917.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Dubai to Manchester was considered to be $783 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1067. Prices above $1348 were in the more expensive range. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Manchester include January, with a median price of $241, and February, with a median price of $378. April also showed a relatively lower median price of $636. The annual median price for this route was $1067, indicating significant savings can be found during these specific months.

Dubai to Manchester: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Manchester

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Manchester

Regular price: $464 - $1,117

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dubai to Manchester is typically between $464 and $1117. The current lowest deal is $359 with Wizz Air, for travel from Jan 22-Jan 24.

now $359

Low $464

High $1,117

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Manchester

January

Cheapest

Flights from $241

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,485

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec