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Flights from London to Dubai
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Route guide
London to Dubai flights — what you need to know
London Heathrow to Dubai is one of the world's great trunk routes — up to ten daily non-stops, most of them Emirates A380s out of Heathrow Terminal 3, alongside British Airways from Terminal 5. Seven hours door-to-door, year-round sunshine on arrival, and enough seat supply that sharp fares appear constantly outside UK school holidays.
The route serves everyone: South Asian families connecting onwards, winter-sun travellers, and the huge British expat community in the UAE. October to April is Dubai's golden season — book those school-holiday weeks early because premium cabins sell out months ahead. In the summer months fares crater (it's 45°C there), which is exactly when connecting traffic to Pakistan, India and the Far East picks up the bargains.
4–8 weeks for off-peak; February half-term and Easter need 3+ months.
May to early September — summer heat means the year's lowest fares.
Emirates A380 premium economy is the route's best value upgrade, from ~£850 return.
Airlines on this route
Trusted carriers from London to Dubai
Dubai (DXB) — Dubai International
~7 hrs direct
November to March (avoid summer heat)
Frequently asked
London → Dubai flight FAQs
How long is the flight from London to Dubai?+
Direct and one-stop flights from London to Dubai typically take ~7 hrs direct. Stops in Doha, Dubai or Istanbul are common with Qatar Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines respectively.
Which airlines fly London to Dubai?+
The most popular carriers on this route are Emirates, British Airways, Etihad, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways — all IATA-accredited airlines, and we ticket on each of them.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Dubai?+
Best fares are typically found November to March (avoid summer heat). Avoid the Eid and December holiday peaks. Book 6-10 weeks in advance for the lowest one-stop economy fares.
Can I hold a Dubai flight without paying?+
Yes — most fares on this route can be held for 24 hours, free of charge. Just click "Hold 24h" next to any flight on our search results page.
Do I need a visa for United Arab Emirates?+
British passport holders generally need a visa for United Arab Emirates. Pakistan offers e-Visa for tourism. Our visa team can prepare and submit your application for you — see our Visa Services page.
How long is the flight from London to Dubai?+
Non-stop services take 6 hours 45 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes eastbound, and slightly longer returning. Emirates operates from Heathrow Terminal 3, British Airways from Terminal 5 — both arrive into Dubai International (DXB) Terminal 3 or 1 respectively.
Do British passport holders need a visa for Dubai?+
No advance visa is needed — UK passport holders receive a free 40-day visit visa on arrival in the UAE. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
Is Dubai a good stopover for onward flights?+
Excellent — DXB connects onwards to Karachi, Lahore, Delhi, Bangkok and 200+ cities. Emirates' connections are airside and painless, and stopping 48 hours in Dubai often costs no more than flying straight through.
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