Cheap Flights from London (LOND) to Dubai (DXB)

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Dubai.£186 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Mar, returning Wed, 25 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and flyadeal.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Luton on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Dubai on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £186, select.

Dubai.£202 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Apr, returning Sun, 19 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Dubai on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £202, select.

Dubai.£202 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Mar, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Jet2 and flyadeal.Outbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from London Luton on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Dubai on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £202, select.

Dubai.£208 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and FLYONE.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with FLYONE, departs from Dubai on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £208, select.

Dubai.£209 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Jet2 and flyadeal.Outbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from London Stansted on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Dubai on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £209, select.

Dubai.£210 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Dubai on Wed, 13 May, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £210, select.

Dubai.£212 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Dubai on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £212, select.

Dubai.£214 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Dubai on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £214, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Dubai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Dubai flights are currently cheapest in March.

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Direct flights from London to Dubai

London to Dubai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London to Dubai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Dubai.

London to Dubai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£186
Cheapest month to fly	March
Average flight time	7 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airline	Emirates
Average flights per week	385

Finding cheap flights from London to Dubai: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from London to Dubai?

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Dubai is £186. 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.

How long does it take to fly from London to Dubai?

7 hours and 2 minutes is the average flight time from London to Dubai.

Which airlines fly direct from London to Dubai?

Emirates, Qantas and Icelandair fly direct from London to Dubai.

How many flights are there a week from London to Dubai?

As of February 2026, there are 400 flights per week flying from London to Dubai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Dubai?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Dubai is usually March.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London to Dubai Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Dubai Airport on Friday, 13 March 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from London to Dubai Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Dubai?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Dubai?

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.

Flying from London to Dubai International Airport (DXB): What you need to know

You can choose from a few airports when organising your flight from London to Dubai International Airport (DXB). Explore your options for taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN).
Expect to be travelling for 7 hours. That's the average journey time for a direct London to Dubai International Airport flight.
Dubai International Airport is located in Dubai. The city runs on the UTC+4 timezone and is four hours ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the most popular route. There are 69 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with British Airways at 10:30pm. Go for the first LHR to DXB departure operated by Emirates at 9:05am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from London to DXB.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

You can jump on a direct flight from London to Dubai International Airport (DXB) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
At LHR, you can choose from various carriers that operate direct flights from London to Dubai International Airport, including:

The top choice among passengers flying between LHR and DXB is Emirates.
Among carriers operating on this route, Virgin Atlantic has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to DXB. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

The journey from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Dubai International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:

Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

You can book a direct London to Dubai International Airport (DXB) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Check if flying out of LGW makes more sense for your journey.
Catch your direct flight from London to DXB with Emirates. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of LGW.
On the LGW to DXB route, Emirates is the airline most travellers rely on.
Flights between London Gatwick Airport and Dubai International Airport see fewer delays with Emirates than with any other carrier.
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Dubai International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and DXB:

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Geneva Airport (GVA)

You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to DXB flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:

As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 70%.

London Stansted Airport (STN)

Begin your journey at London Stansted Airport (STN) and go straight to your destination without any layovers. You can book direct flights from London to Dubai International Airport out of here.
Fly out of STN with Emirates. This well-known airline offers direct London to DXB plane tickets.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with Emirates from STN to DXB.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier. An impressive 87.6% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Lock in a plane ticket from London to Dubai International Airport (DXB) departing from London Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between STN and DXB are:

Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Dubai International Airport flight:

Flights that leave from STN arrive at their destination on schedule 65% of the time.

About Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Have a late flight from London to Dubai International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near DXB and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:

Pick up a Dubai International Airport rental car and explore Dubai and beyond with your own wheels. AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car and Quicklease Car Hire are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your London to Dubai International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.

Getting from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to central Dubai

Dubai International Airport is around 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of Dubai. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Dubai International Airport (DXB)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Dubai International Airport is £97. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £186. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap flights from London to DXB by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for landing cheap London to Dubai International Airport tickets is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to DXB.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Dubai International Airport.

The best time to fly from London to Dubai International Airport (DXB)

January is the busiest month for flights from London to Dubai International Airport (DXB). Visit Dubai in September if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your London to DXB plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Dubai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC.

More about Dubai

Once you've booked your flight from London to Dubai International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dubai:

Burj Khalifa View and Burj Khalifa are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Dubai itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Burj Khalifa Viewpoint.

Explore more of the United Arab Emirates

You've seen Dubai, now it's time to explore other parts of the United Arab Emirates. Travel about 129 kms (80 miles) southwest to Abu Dhabi to tick off its leading attractions. From Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.