Flying from Belfast to Dubai International Airport (DXB): What you need to know
Dubai is four hours ahead of Belfast. Dubai International Airport is located in Dubai, which runs on the UTC+4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Belfast to DXB.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Belfast to DXB with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Belfast International Airport (BFS), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between BFS and DXB include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
BFS is about 19 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Belfast to Dubai International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Belfast International Airport:
68% of flights taking off from Belfast International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Dubai International Airport. Here's where you can connect between George Best Belfast City Airport and DXB:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in about 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Belfast to DXB flight, kick back in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
About Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Have a late flight from Belfast to Dubai International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near DXB and turn in quicker:
Pick up a Dubai International Airport rental car and discover Dubai and beyond with your own wheels. AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car and Quicklease Car Hire are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Belfast to Dubai International Airport flight.
Getting from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai International Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Dubai International Airport (DXB)
$525 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Dubai International Airport. A return flight starts from $1,041. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Belfast to DXB, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Belfast to Dubai International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Belfast to DXB.
Bag the best deal on a flight from Belfast to Dubai International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Belfast to Dubai International Airport (DXB)
January is when most people book flights from Belfast to Dubai International Airport (DXB). Visit Dubai in September for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your Belfast to DXB plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Belfast to Dubai International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Dubai
Start your Dubai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Belfast to Dubai International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Dubai should come with a side of sightseeing. Top attractions that are worth your time include Burj Khalifa View, Burj Khalifa and Burj Khalifa Viewpoint.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Arab Emirates you should also see. About 129 kilometres southwest of Dubai, a visit to Abu Dhabi will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.