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Flights from Dubai to London

A high-frequency business and leisure corridor with several departures a day, including the A380 services Emirates is best known for. Because so much of the traffic is connecting onward from Dubai, fares priced purely for the Dubai–London leg can be very competitive.

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Dubai to London at a glance

Nonstop time
7h 30m – 8h
Distance
5,500 km
Cheapest months
June to August, when Gulf outbound demand drops. December and the spring school holidays are the peak.
When to book
Six to ten weeks out is generally sufficient outside the December peak.

Airlines flying Dubai to London

These carriers operate the route nonstop. Availability varies by day, and connecting itineraries on other airlines often price below the nonstop fare.

  • Emirates
  • British Airways
  • Virgin Atlantic

Airports and practical detail

Dubai terminal
Emirates departs from Terminal 3; British Airways and Virgin use Terminal 1
London arrivals
Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGW) both receive nonstops
Aircraft
Several daily departures are operated by A380 or 777 widebodies

When to book Dubai to London

Six to ten weeks out is generally sufficient outside the December peak.

June to August, when Gulf outbound demand drops. December and the spring school holidays are the peak.

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Frequently asked questions