Travelling from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dubai: what you need to know
Leeds Bradford International Airport is located in Leeds. Operating on the UTC+4 timezone, Dubai is 4 hours ahead of Leeds.
To ensure you catch your flight from LBA to Dubai, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from LBA to Dubai. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom, you'll need a visa to visit United Arab Emirates. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dubai for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before you fly.
LBA is around 14 kilometres from central Leeds. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 28 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 43 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dubai? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LBA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dubai
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dubai is $304. The cheapest price for a return flight is $588. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LBA to Dubai if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dubai.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dubai, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
It takes roughly 49 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dubai, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. Once you've disembarked your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take around 2 hours and 5 minutes.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near DWC. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from LBA to Dubai at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dubai while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Dubai, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dubai for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
Look for cheap flights from LBA to Dubai in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Dubai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Dubai right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dubai:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are essential stops on your Dubai itinerary.
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