Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dubai: what you need to know
Around 7 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai.
Dubai is 4 hours ahead of London, where London Heathrow Airport is located. Dubai operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dubai Airport (DXB). You can choose from 93 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to DXB is the 09:05 Emirates option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 22:30 with British Airways.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from LHR to Dubai.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can catch a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai. Start your journey at LHR and touch down at Dubai Airport (DXB).
You can choose from various carriers operating direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai, such as:
We make it easy to plan a flight from LHR to Dubai with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
To enter United Arab Emirates for tourism purposes, you will need a visa if you hold a passport from United Kingdom. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the length and purpose of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai.
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in approximately 57 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LHR:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dubai
Rs50,164 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai. Return flights start at Rs100,899. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book 7 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to Dubai.
March is the cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes about 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 49 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you have a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
As soon as your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 45 minutes by car. Central Dubai is roughly 56 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 2 hours and 5 minutes.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to DWC. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from LHR to Dubai at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Dubai, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
Look for cheap flights from LHR to Dubai in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Dubai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Dubai right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai:
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