Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Asmara Airport (ASM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Asmara Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Asmara is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Dubai.
Choose from nine weekly Dubai Airport to Asmara Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with flydubai is the earliest flight available. Flydubai operates the latest service of the day at 19:25.
To ensure you get on your DXB to ASM flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Asmara (and then seeing more of Eritrea!) is a breeze with flydubai. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Asmara Airport.
Flydubai is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates DXB to ASM flights is flydubai. Its services arrive without delay 78.87% of the time.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Asmara Airport. These are the top stopovers between DXB and ASM:
Istanbul Airport
Cairo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Asmara Airport (ASM)
Right now, Rs57,801 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Asmara Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs147,357. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from DXB to ASM by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Asmara Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DXB to ASM.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Asmara Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
71% of flights leaving from Dubai Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near DXB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Asmara Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Asmara Airport (ASM)
Consider a stay at Hotel Asmara Palace after touching down from your Dubai Airport to Asmara Airport flight. It's not too far from ASM and a great option if you're eager to relax as soon as possible.
Getting from Asmara Airport (ASM) to central Asmara
Asmara Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Asmara. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Asmara Airport (ASM)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Asmara Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Asmara. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Dubai Airport to Asmara Airport for June if you'd like to explore Asmara during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from DXB to ASM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 24ºC on average.