Travelling from London to Dubai International Airport (DXB): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when organising your flight from London to Dubai International Airport (DXB). Explore your options for heading out from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN).
Expect to be travelling for 7 hours. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct London to Dubai International Airport flight.
Dubai is four hours ahead of London. Dubai International Airport is located in Dubai, which follows the UTC+4 timezone.
With 70 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the most popular route. Emirates operates the earliest flight at 9:05am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from LHR to DXB is with British Airways at 10:30pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to DXB, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Dubai International Airport (DXB) depart from this terminal.
Well-known airlines that operate direct flights from London to Dubai International Airport leaving from LHR include:
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Emirates from LHR to DXB.
Virgin Atlantic is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to DXB that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and DXB include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Dubai International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Planning to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Dubai International Airport (DXB) plane tickets can be booked from here.
Catch your direct flight from London to DXB with Emirates. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of LGW.
On the LGW to DXB route, Emirates is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Choose Emirates if you prioritize punctuality. Its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Dubai International Airport touch down as scheduled 80.0% of the time.
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Dubai International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and DXB:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to DXB flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82% of them arriving on schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
One flight, no fuss. You can book a direct flight from London to Dubai International Airport departing from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Buckle up and take off from STN with Emirates. This popular carrier offers direct London to DXB plane tickets.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between STN and DXB is Emirates.
Emirates is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 81.67% of its services arriving as scheduled.
You can lock in a plane ticket from London to Dubai International Airport (DXB) with one or more stops out of London Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most common stopovers between STN and DXB:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Dubai International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate without rushing:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, STN is a dependable starting point for your trip.
About Dubai International Airport (DXB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Dubai International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near DXB:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Dubai International Airport flight.
Getting from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
From Dubai International Airport, central Dubai is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Dubai International Airport (DXB)
$311 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Dubai International Airport. Return flights start from $605. These fares may change based on availability.
Get your hands on cheap flights from London to DXB by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for March. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on London to Dubai International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from London to Dubai International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from London to Dubai International Airport (DXB)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Dubai International Airport (DXB). January is when most people travel to Dubai. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Book your London to DXB plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Dubai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Dubai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Dubai right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from London to Dubai International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk are leading attractions which should be on every Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered after you've seen Dubai. Around 129 kilometres away to the southwest, popular attractions include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.