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Flights to Dubai – Airlines & Routes to Dubai
Popular Carriers Operating to Dubai International (DXB):
- Emirates, flydubai, Etihad, Saudi Arabian Airlines, flynas, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, IndiGo, Air India Express and more
- Flyadeal now offers flights into both Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum (DWC) from Riyadh, with up to five daily round-trip flights from late June 2024 onwards
- SalamAir flies to DXB from multiple cities including across India, Pakistan, Oman, and others Wikipedia
Flights to Dubai from Europe
Major direct services operate from key European cities such as London, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Rome, Barcelona, Vienna, Budapest, and Larnaca (Cyprus). These are flown by Emirates, flydubai, Air France, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, and others. Flight duration typically falls between 5½–6½ hours, with shorter routes like Larnaca to Dubai at ~3h 55 m FlightsFinder.
One-stop or connecting flights via hubs such as Istanbul (Turkish Airlines), Doha (Qatar), or Bahrain (Gulf Air) often deliver lower fares, albeit with longer overall travel times.
Price Ranges from Europe
- Out of Ireland (Dublin/Cork) return fares in summer/fall 2025 can be found from approximately €279–€360, with direct flights near €670 FlightsFinder.
- Skyscanner reports London–Dubai return deals starting from around £169 (e.g. involving Wizz Air Malta and Pegasus with layovers)
- Typical average prices per Skyscanner:
- July ~£305, August ~£286, September ~£186, October ~£202, November ~£209, December ~£224 T
- Air Traveler Club “superdeals” show examples like London–Dubai for €269 (discounted from €600), Paris–Abu Dhabi €329, Amsterdam–Dubai €399 (often via codeshares) Air Traveler Club.
Cheapest Months:
- Summer off-peak from May through August often delivers the best fares (up to 50% discounts), due to intense heat and low demand
- Early autumn (September/October) can also offer a favorable balance between price and weather
✅ Booking Window:
- The sweet spot for booking is typically 18–29 days before departure, often Tuesdays or Wednesdays for up to ~17% savings vs weekend bookings
✅ Days to Fly:
- Thursday departures tend to be cheapest; Sunday bookings save about 17% over Mondays or Fridays Time Out Dubai
Periods to Avoid:
- Eid Al Fitr 2025 (March 30 – April 2) and Easter/spring break significantly hike fares (as much as 40–50%) due to demand from the region and Europe
Airlines Offering Value
- Budget carriers like Air Arabia (via Sharjah), flydubai (e.g. from Budapest, Vienna, Poland) often have promotional fares starting under €100 each way, though with minimal inclusions
- Turkish Airlines may deliver better economy pricing than Gulf carriers, especially via Istanbul with good inflight catering
- LOT Polish Airlines offers competitive fares from Warsaw (often via Warsaw hub) around 30–40% cheaper than West European fares Air Traveler Club.
Smart Booking Tips
- Set fare alerts in tools like Google Flights, Skyscanner, or Expedia.
- Travel mid-week, especially departing on a Thursday and booking on a Sunday/Monday.
- Book ~3–6 weeks before travel (especially outside peak holidays) for best pricing.
- Use budget carriers or fly via airports like Sharjah or Bucharest/Vienna to unlock lower fares.
- Avoid high‑demand holiday periods like Eid Al Fitr / Easter / spring break.
- Consider stopovers in Istanbul, Doha, or Bahrain for discounted fares and potential perks like Abu Dhabi stopovers on Etihad.
