Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dubai: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dubai is 8 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4. The city is four hours ahead of Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the most traveled route, with seven flights a week to pick from. You can fly from EDI to DXB at 20:40 with Emirates.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your EDI to Dubai flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Direct Edinburgh Airport to Dubai tickets are available for booking. Dubai International Airport (DXB) will be where your journey ends.
Emirates is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dubai.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tick off a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from EDI to Dubai, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh, EDI can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near EDI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dubai or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels have you covered:
73% of flights leaving from Edinburgh Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dubai
The best price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Dubai flight is Rs47,013. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs122,224. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from EDI to Dubai.
June is the best month for picking up an awesome deal on Edinburgh Airport to Dubai tickets. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from EDI to Dubai.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dubai by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dubai, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near DXB:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Dubai International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from EDI to Dubai.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Once your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dubai has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Dubai is roughly 48 kilometres from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near DWC. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your EDI to Dubai flight:
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from DWC three weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dubai. January is the most popular month to travel to Dubai. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in December.
Lock in a Edinburgh Airport to Dubai plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Dubai
After booking your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dubai, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dubai:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Dubai Opera, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Gold Souk are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Dubai. Around 121 kilometres away to the southwest, its top attractions include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.