What percentage of London to Dubai flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 19.1% of flights from London to Dubai were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of routes between these two cities involve at least one stop. Direct flights offer a more streamlined travel experience.

What's the flight time from London to Dubai?

The median direct flight time from London to Dubai is approximately 7 hours and 0 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to about 12 hours and 40 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 5498 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for London to Dubai flights?

Historically, flight deals for the London to Dubai route are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to capture these frequent deals. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently shown a pattern of recurring price drops.

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London to Dubai: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Dubai

Right now, 6% of recent fares for flights from London to Dubai are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $643–$1082, with a median of $799. Current fares are near the typical level. New deals appear almost daily for this long-haul route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Dubai? The data indicates that March is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $454. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $549, and January presents a median fare of $657. Planning your trip during these months can lead to more budget-friendly options.

A typical journey from London to Dubai takes about 7h 0m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 19.1% of recent fares being direct flights from London to Dubai. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2, and these journeys typically extend to about 14h 55m.

The distance between London and Dubai is approximately 5498 km, making this a long-haul journey. This significant distance means that while direct flights are available, many travelers will find themselves on itineraries that include one or more connections to reach their destination.

How much is a round trip from London to Dubai

Regular price: £299 - £785

Prices for flights from London to Dubai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Dubai is GBP299-GBP785. The current lowest deal is GBP277 with easyJet UK, for travel from Oct 31-Nov 26.

now £277

Low £299

High £785

The cheapest time to fly from London to Dubai

The cheapest month to fly from London to Dubai is March, with a median price of $617. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1066. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from £617

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,066

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Dubai

Air Arabia

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Dubai

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Dubai

London (STN) - Dubai (DXB)

£368

£312

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Dubai

London (STN) - Dubai (DXB)

£389

£345

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Dubai

London (STN) - Dubai (DXB)

£461

£378

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Dubai

London (STN) - Dubai (DXB)

£422

£378

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Dubai

London (STN) - Dubai (DXB)

£389

£378

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Dubai

London (STN) - Dubai (DXB)

£371

£378

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

£560 → £313

44%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

£560 → £323

42%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

£546 → £311

43%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

£557 → £323

42%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Dubai

London - Dubai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from London to Dubai are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for prices around $454

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from London to Dubai, with median prices around $454.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 0m

The typical direct flight from London to Dubai takes 7h 0m, while connecting flights average 14h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 80.9% of recent deals, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Arabia and Emirates Airlines offer direct flights

Air Arabia and Emirates Airlines offer direct flights from London to Dubai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from London to Dubai appear frequently, with 6% good price share historically.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers the cheapest flights to Dubai, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£163

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a major London airport, providing a convenient departure point for Dubai flights.

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

💸 Flights from ~£203

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a primary international hub, offering many flight options for your trip to Dubai.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£282

London City (LCY)

London City Airport provides a close-to-city option for travelers heading to Dubai.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£340

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend is an alternative airport for flights to Dubai, located outside the city.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£214

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is another option for flights to Dubai, with various connections available.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£167

Dubai main airports to arrive at

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International is a primary arrival airport for flights from London to Dubai.

📍 ~11 km from Dubai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£162

Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a major international hub within the UAE, offering extensive global connectivity.

📍 ~120 km from Dubai (reachable by car, though travel time can be 1.5 to 2 hours).

💸 Flights from ~£127

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Oct 26

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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$2,318

$1,392

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Nov 25

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

94% AI deal score

$2,160

$1,392

Save $768

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Nov 19

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

94% AI deal score

$2,142

$1,392

Save $750

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Oct 30

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

94% AI deal score

$2,315

$1,392

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Oct 29

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

94% AI deal score

$2,308

$1,392

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Oct 29

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

94% AI deal score

$2,316

$1,394

Save $922

Air France

Business Class

From LGW

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Nov 24

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

94% AI deal score

$2,160

$1,394

Save $766

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Oct 27

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

94% AI deal score

$2,319

$1,398

Save $921

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Business Class

From LGW

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Oct 28

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

94% AI deal score

$2,316

$1,398

Save $918

Air France

Business Class

From LGW

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Oct 29

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

94% AI deal score

$2,315

$1,398

Save $917

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Business Class

From LGW

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Oct 26

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

94% AI deal score

$2,318

$1,398

Save $920

Air France

Business Class

From LCY

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Feb 23

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

93% AI deal score

$4,252

$2,390

Save $1,862

Luxair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dubai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Dubai is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $750. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $1226. Conversely, booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, also shows slightly higher average prices of $893.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Dubai is considered to be $643 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $799. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $1082 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices around the $643 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Dubai are March, April, and January. March typically offers the lowest median price at $454, followed by April at $549. January also presents a more affordable option with a median price of $657. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $799 for this route.

London to Dubai: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Dubai

How much is a round trip from London to Dubai

Regular price: £299 - £785

Prices for flights from London to Dubai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Dubai is GBP299-GBP785. The current lowest deal is GBP277 with easyJet UK, for travel from Oct 31-Nov 26.

now £277

Low £299

High £785

The cheapest time to fly from London to Dubai

March

Cheapest

Flights from £617

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,066

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Dubai

Air Arabia

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Dubai

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Dubai

London (STN) - Dubai (DXB)

£368

£312

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Dubai

London (STN) - Dubai (DXB)

£389

£345

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Dubai

London (STN) - Dubai (DXB)

£461

£378

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Dubai

London (STN) - Dubai (DXB)

£422

£378

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Dubai

London (STN) - Dubai (DXB)

£389

£378

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Dubai

London (STN) - Dubai (DXB)

£371

£378

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

£560 → £313

44%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

£560 → £323

42%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

£546 → £311

43%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

£557 → £323

42%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Dubai

London - Dubai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from London to Dubai are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for prices around $454

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from London to Dubai, with median prices around $454.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 0m

The typical direct flight from London to Dubai takes 7h 0m, while connecting flights average 14h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 80.9% of recent deals, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Arabia and Emirates Airlines offer direct flights

Air Arabia and Emirates Airlines offer direct flights from London to Dubai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from London to Dubai appear frequently, with 6% good price share historically.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers the cheapest flights to Dubai, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£163

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a major London airport, providing a convenient departure point for Dubai flights.

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

💸 Flights from ~£203

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a primary international hub, offering many flight options for your trip to Dubai.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£282

London City (LCY)

London City Airport provides a close-to-city option for travelers heading to Dubai.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£340

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend is an alternative airport for flights to Dubai, located outside the city.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£214

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is another option for flights to Dubai, with various connections available.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£167

Dubai main airports to arrive at

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International is a primary arrival airport for flights from London to Dubai.

📍 ~11 km from Dubai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£162

Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a major international hub within the UAE, offering extensive global connectivity.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

93% AI deal score

$4,252

$2,390

Save $1,862

Luxair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dubai

Cheap Flights from London to Dubai

Today’s best flight deals from London to Dubai

London to Dubai: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Dubai

How much is a round trip from London to Dubai

The cheapest time to fly from London to Dubai

Direct flights from London to Dubai

Last-minute flights going from London to Dubai

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Dubai

London - Dubai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in March for prices around $454

Direct flights take 7h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Arabia and Emirates Airlines offer direct flights

Deals appear frequently

London main airports to depart from

Dubai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dubai

Best Elite deals to Dubai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dubai

When should I buy London to Dubai tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from London to Dubai?

Which months have the cheapest flights from London to Dubai?

What percentage of London to Dubai flights are direct?

What's the flight time from London to Dubai?

Should I set a price alert for London to Dubai flights?

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London to Dubai: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Dubai

How much is a round trip from London to Dubai

The cheapest time to fly from London to Dubai

Direct flights from London to Dubai

Last-minute flights going from London to Dubai

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Dubai

London - Dubai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in March for prices around $454

Direct flights take 7h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Arabia and Emirates Airlines offer direct flights

Deals appear frequently

London main airports to depart from

Dubai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dubai

Best Elite deals to Dubai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dubai

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Which months have the cheapest flights from London to Dubai?