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

• Earliest: departs at 09:05 and lands at 16:05
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 06:55.

The flight takes about 7h.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London to Dubai.

A direct flight from London to Dubai takes 7h, covering 8,806 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.

Return flights from London to Dubai range from €547 to €778, with an average of €647 over the past 12 months. Anything below €547 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the €647 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €404 return via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared with €665 for direct.

Virgin Atlantic is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Emirates has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Dubai flights are:

• Virgin Atlantic: 92% on time
• Emirates: 81% on time
• British Airways: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London to Dubai flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 17%, and Night flights for 16%.

Lufthansa is the only airline on the London to Dubai route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from London to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €257, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

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
• AMEX
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from London to Dubai may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 London to Dubai route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 52m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from London to Dubai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €634 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €679, a difference of €45.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between London and Dubai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Emirates
• British Airways

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 19m, compared to 10h 36m via Zurich (ZRH) and 10h 37m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

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

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

Among airlines operating London to Dubai flights:

• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Taxis can be hired outside of all three terminals. The journey length is up to 45 minutes depending on traffic, and fares from the airport to the city centre start at around 75 AED (£16), varying by which part of the city you’re going to. All taxis are metered, and flat fares are not available.

Dubai International Airport has two spas where travellers can get pampered before their return flights or the flights to their next destinations depart. Spa services include manicures, pedicures, reflexology and more. The spas are located in the departures area of Gates A, B, C and D.

The car rental agencies operating in Dubai International Airport include Diamond Lease, Dollar, EuropCar, Fast Rent A Car, Hertz, Payless and Sixt. The agency kiosks are located in the arrivals section of Terminals 1 & 2.

To serve travellers with early flights, Dubai International Airport features three accommodation options: The Dubai International Hotel, located in Terminal 3, sleep ‘n fly sleep pods also located in Terminal 3, and the SnoozeCubes mini sleep cabins located in Terminal 1. Availability is limited, so be sure to book your accommodation far enough in advance.