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Emirates is the only airline that offers direct, non-stop flights to the United Arab Emirates on this route. There are also direct routes available to a number of the primary airports in the region that you may prefer if you're planning to travel beyond Dubai.

Dubai has a unique payment policy regarding public transportation: they do not accept cash payments. You will have to purchase what is referred to as an NOL card. These come in different options to accommodate various requirements. As a visitor, the best option is the silver card, as this will allow you access to all the various transport solutions available. A silver NOL card will set you back approximately €9.67. You can get to Dubai city centre via the extensive metro system, which connects to terminal 3 at Dubai airport. The metro offers multiple stops throughout the city, so be sure to find out beforehand where exactly you want to get off the metro.

Only Emirates operates flights between Dublin and Dubai.

Flights from Dublin to Dubai usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dublin to Dubai:

• Economy class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €313 return via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared with €723 for direct.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

One-stop flights from Dublin to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 24% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 11% of one-stop connections

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Dublin to Dubai route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at €669 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at €703, a difference of €34. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dublin to Dubai route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Dublin to Dubai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Gold Souq, The Walk, and Burj Khalifa. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dublin to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 08:25 and lands at 15:54
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 05:29.

The flight takes about 7h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% above the route average of €689. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dublin to Dubai takes 7h 29m, covering 9,516 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Dublin to Dubai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €366, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

Emirates is the only airline operating Dublin to Dubai flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 28m, compared to 10h 42m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 10h 50m via Istanbul (IST).

Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Dublin (Gulf Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Europcar
• Hertz

Return flights from Dublin to Dubai range from €571 to €783, with an average of €689 over the past 12 months. Anything below €571 counts as a good deal.