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Cheap Flights from Cardiff (CWL) to Dubai (DXBA)

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      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cardiff to Dubai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Dubai.£379 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep, returning Fri, 12 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Dubai on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £379, select.
      Sat, 6 SepCWL - DXB with Ryanair
      1 stop
      Fri, 12 SepDXB - CWL with Pegasus Airlines
      1 stop
      from £379
      Dubai.£396 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Cardiff on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Dubai Al Maktoum International.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Dubai on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £396, select.
      Thu, 25 SepCWL - DWC with Vueling Airlines
      1 stop
      Wed, 1 OctDXB - CWL with AJet
      1 stop
      from £396
      Dubai.£400 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jul, returning Tue, 15 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Dubai on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £400, select.
      Tue, 8 JulCWL - DXB with Ryanair
      1 stop
      Tue, 15 JulDXB - CWL with Pegasus Airlines
      1 stop
      from £400
      Dubai.£411 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct, returning Mon, 27 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Dubai Al Maktoum International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Dubai on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £411, select.
      Mon, 20 OctCWL - DWC with Ryanair
      1 stop
      Mon, 27 OctDXB - CWL with Wizz Air
      1 stop
      from £411
      Dubai.£416 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug, returning Fri, 5 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair and Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Dubai Al Maktoum International on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £416, select.
      Thu, 21 AugCWL - DXB with Ryanair
      1 stop
      Fri, 5 DecDWC - CWL with Norwegian Air Sweden
      1 stop
      from £416
      Dubai.£437 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 4 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Dubai on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £437, select.
      Wed, 26 NovCWL - DXB with Ryanair
      1 stop
      Thu, 4 DecDXB - CWL with Pegasus Airlines
      1 stop
      from £437
      Dubai.£438 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with KLM and FLYONE.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cardiff on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with FLYONE, departs from Dubai on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £438, select.
      Mon, 3 NovCWL - DXB with KLM
      1 stop
      Tue, 11 NovDXB - CWL with FLYONE
      1 stop
      from £438
      Dubai.£440 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Oct, returning Sun, 2 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair and FLYONE.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Dubai Al Maktoum International.Inbound indirect flight with FLYONE, departs from Dubai on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £440, select.
      Sat, 18 OctCWL - DWC with Ryanair
      1 stop
      Sun, 2 NovDXB - CWL with FLYONE
      1 stop
      from £440
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Cardiff to Dubai found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Dubai

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cardiff to Dubai flights are currently cheapest in September.
      Jul
      from £400
      Aug
      from £458
      Sep
      from £379
      Oct
      from £411
      Nov
      from £438
      Dec
      from £457
      Jan
      from £794
      Feb
      from £537
      Mar
      from £466
      Apr
      from £637
      May
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      Alternative Cardiff to Dubai routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Cardiff to Dubai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Cardiff to Dubai: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found£379
      Cheapest month to flySeptember

      Finding cheap flights from Cardiff to Dubai: Frequently asked questions

      There are 4 airports in Dubai: Dubai, Sharjah, Dubai Al Maktoum International, and Ras Al Khaimah.
      The best price we found for a return flight from Cardiff to Dubai is £379. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cardiff to Dubai. But we found flights with one or more stops from £379.
      As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from Cardiff to Dubai.
      The cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Dubai is usually September.
      If you're flying from Cardiff Airport, the cheapest airport near Dubai is Dubai – which is 3.5 miles away from the centre of Dubai. We've found flights into this airport from £379.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cardiff Airport to Dubai on Saturday, 6 September 2025.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cardiff Airport and Dubai. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Dubai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Dubai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
      In July, the average temperature is usually around 36°C. August is typically the warmest month in Dubai, when it usually averages around 42°C. You can expect the least rain in May. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is January.
      Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Dubai.

      Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dubai: what you need to know

      • The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4. The city is four hours ahead of Cardiff, where Cardiff Airport is located.

      • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your CWL to Dubai flight.

      • Heading off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

      • We make it simple to book plane tickets from CWL to Dubai with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:

        • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

        • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

        • Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)

      • CWL is about 9 miles from central Cardiff. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.

      • Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near CWL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Dubai or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are a convenient choice:

        • Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

        • The Mount Rooms

        • Barry Island

      • Of the departures from Cardiff Airport, 66.16% arrive on time at their destination.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dubai

      • £156 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Dubai flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £379. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.

      • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from CWL to Dubai. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

      • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Cardiff Airport to Dubai across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

      • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CWL to Dubai by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

      • Find a cheap flight from Cardiff Airport to Dubai with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

      Airports in Dubai

      Dubai Airport (DXB)

      • The distance from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai is roughly 9 miles. It'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.

      • It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.

      • Book a hotel near DXB if you have a late flight from Cardiff Airport to Dubai. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:

        • Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai

        • Crowne Plaza Dubai Deira by IHG

        • Marco Polo Hotel

      • Grab a Dubai Airport rental car and explore Dubai and beyond with your own set of wheels. AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car and Quicklease Car Hire are top providers to choose from here.

      • To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Dubai Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from CWL to Dubai.

      Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

      • Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is roughly 35 miles from central Dubai. Once you've disembarked your flight from Cardiff Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

      • The journey will take about 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.

      • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to DWC. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your CWL to Dubai flight:

        • Holiday Inn Dubai Al-Maktoum Airport

        • Staybridge Suites Dubai Al-Maktoum Airport

        • Aloft Dubai South

      • Quicklease Car Hire, Quick Drive and Golden Key Car Hire make picking up a Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.

      • Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from DWC three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.

      Best time to go to Dubai

      • Before securing your flights from Cardiff Airport to Dubai, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Dubai offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season means you'll get better hotel deals and fewer crowds.

      • The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your Cardiff Airport to Dubai plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

      • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CWL to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).

      More about Dubai

      • Once you've booked your flight from Cardiff Airport to Dubai, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dubai:

        • Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai

        • Crowne Plaza Dubai Deira by IHG

        • Marco Polo Hotel

      • The Dubai Mall Heart and Burj Khalifa are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Dubai itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Desert safari tourism.

      Explore more of United Arab Emirates

      • Dubai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored. About 75 miles south-west of Dubai, a trip to Abu Dhabi will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.

      • If you're interested in discovering another side of United Arab Emirates, consider Khawr Fakkān, roughly 70 miles east of Dubai. Souq Sharq, Mountain Top View Point and Wadi Wurayah National Park are among its highlights.

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