Flights from London to Dubai
A route that works as both a destination and a doorway: a large share of passengers are connecting onward to Asia, Africa or Australia. Eastbound flights are shorter than the return, and most departures are timed either as a morning arrival or a late-evening one to feed Dubai's connecting banks.
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London to Dubai at a glance
- Nonstop time
- 6h 45m – 7h 15m
- Distance
- 5,500 km
- Cheapest months
- May to August, when Dubai's summer heat cuts leisure demand sharply. The December and February half-term weeks are the peak.
- When to book
- Six to twelve weeks ahead outside the school holidays.
Airlines flying London to Dubai
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
- London airports
- Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGW) both have nonstops; Manchester and Birmingham also serve Dubai
- Dubai terminal
- Emirates arrivals use Terminal 3
- Connections
- Dubai connects onward to most of South Asia, East Africa and Australasia
When to book London to Dubai
Six to twelve weeks ahead outside the school holidays.
May to August, when Dubai's summer heat cuts leisure demand sharply. The December and February half-term weeks are the peak.
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