Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dubai: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 7 hours 50 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4. The city is four hours ahead of London, where London Heathrow Airport is located.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB). You can select from 70 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to DXB is the 09:05 Emirates option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 22:30 with British Airways.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LHR to Dubai flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Direct London Heathrow Airport to Dubai tickets are available for booking. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is where you'll step off the plane.
You'll have your choice of carriers offering direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai. Book your journey with one of these:
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from LHR to Dubai with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
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LHR is around 26 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
78% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dubai
$438 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Dubai flight. Return plane tickets start from $837. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book ten months before you want to fly. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from LHR to Dubai.
The best month for landing cheap London Heathrow Airport to Dubai tickets is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LHR to Dubai by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Dubai International Airport around three weeks before your flight from LHR to Dubai.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
After your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Dubai is roughly 48 kilometres from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 20 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near DWC. Kick back and get cosy after your LHR to Dubai flight at any of these well-located options:
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from DWC three weeks in advance often means better deals and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai. January is the busiest month for a trip to Dubai. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in December.
Lock in a London Heathrow Airport to Dubai plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to Dubai in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Dubai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dubai right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Dubai Opera, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Gold Souk are top attractions which should feature on any good Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Dubai. Around 121 kilometres away to the southwest, popular attractions include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.