Flying from Atlanta to Dubai International Airport (DXB): What you need to know
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is nine hours ahead of Atlanta. Dubai International Airport is located in Dubai.
To ensure you get on your flight from Atlanta to DXB, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
March is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Atlanta
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Atlanta to DXB. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
ATL is around 16 kms (10 miles) from central Atlanta. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Atlanta to Dubai International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
ATL's address is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About Dubai International Airport (DXB)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Atlanta to Dubai International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near DXB:
Follow your own route with a Dubai International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and find adventure across Dubai and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Atlanta to Dubai International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
From Dubai International Airport, central Dubai is around 14 kms (9 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Currently, £265 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Dubai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £495. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Atlanta to DXB. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Atlanta to Dubai International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Atlanta to DXB is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as prices go down.
Save money on your flight from Atlanta to Dubai International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Atlanta to Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. September is the quietest month to go to Dubai. January is when most people book flights from Atlanta to Dubai International Airport (DXB), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Atlanta to DXB plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Atlanta to Dubai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Dubai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dubai right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Atlanta to Dubai International Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Burj Khalifa View, Burj Khalifa and Burj Khalifa Viewpoint are essential stops on your Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
You've done Dubai, now it's time to explore other corners of the United Arab Emirates. Travel about 129 kms (80 miles) southwest to Abu Dhabi to check off its top sights. From Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.